Sometimes it’s the simplest outfit pairings that end up being the most impactful. Take the humble jeans-and-a-nice top combination, which we turn to for almost every night out. Then there’s black trousers and a Breton stripe—on paper it mightn’t sound all that exciting but, in reality, it works and doesn’t look in the slightest bit try-hard. Isn’t that what we all want? To look stylish but with minimal effort? I know I do. So, with the idea of stripping my autumnal outfits back to basics, I thought to myself, “what is the simplest outfit pairing I can wear this season?”. The answer: Some leggings, a jumper, and boots.
More comfortable than jeans and with the ability to look incredibly sleek leggings shouldn’t be overlooked when assembling your autumn outfits; they form a solid base to set interesting separates against and are pretty low-maintenance in terms of upkeep and cleaning. Then there’s jumpers; find the right one and you’ll be cosy and chic-looking in equal measure. And finally, there’s boots. From knee-high pointed-toes to chunky, track-sole ankle-grazers, there’s a boot trend for every aesthetic and outfit mood.
Put these formidable staples together and what do you get? An impressively stylish and genuinely easy outfit suggestion. I can do one better—I’ve created five shoppable graphics that showcase just how effective leggings, jumper and boots outfits can be. Scroll on to see them.
Style Notes: Cable knitwear might be classic, but the interesting weave calls for a more basic legging style. Ribbing, for example, runs the risk of pulling focus. You could, however add more fanciful boots; personally, I always think mock-croc looks the premium part. When temperatures dip, add a blazer into the equation.
This blazer has been on my wish list for so long.
Arket’s 2021 cable-knit jumper was a best-seller. I have a feeling the 2022 iteration will follow suit.
Ideal for day or night.
Part of influencer and Who What Wear contributor Monikh Dale’s collection for Daphine. Just beautiful.
These come in an array of colours, but this evergreen hue is my favourite.
Style Notes: Striped knitwear is having a major moment right now, but that doesn’t mean it’s tethered to 2022—this is a jumper style you’ll wear forever, so a designer option wouldn’t be a bad investment. I think H&M’s front-seam leggings help to elevate the entire ensemble—even when casual items like a beanie and tall Chelsea boots come into play.
This also comes in cream and black and beige and brown colourways.
For especially chilly mornings.
I own this bag in black, and get so many compliments on it.
These come in an array of sizes.
The elasticated sides make these knee-highs ideal for pulling over leggings.
Style Notes: Beige knitwear is probably more long-lasting as cream or white styles, as you’ll likely need to wash it less frequently, while the cutout detail to the hem helps set this Paloma Wool style out from the rest. Also, who says you had to stick to black leggings? This brown pair from Zara feel just as luxe, particularly when styled with heeled boots. For more high-end appeal, add ecru outerwear and gold jewellery.
Is there anything more elegant than a cream coat.
I’m enjoying the asymmetric hemline on this jumper.
Chunky necklaces are back, and this COS chain style is a great place to start.
Flared leggings are all over TikTok.
As are square-toe boots.
Style Notes: First things first; I would never have guessed looking at it that this jumper costs just £25. £25. Picking up on its slide-splits, I had a hunch that mirroring this detail by way of some split-hem leggings would work; I love it when I’m right. Add a pair of pointed-toe heels and you’ll look like you have legs for days.
This went straight into my basket.
These earrings have the power to make every outfit you wear look more fashion-y.
Positioned to the front, these split-hem leggings were made to be worn with pointed-toe shoes.
Try wrapping this around your shoulders for rich and unbothered vibes.
These look so much more expensive than they are.
Style Notes: Monochrome dressing—wearing similar hues top-to-toe—is a key chapter in the outfit styling playbook, and it’s not hard to see why. In doing so, you’re basically guaranteed to look polished. To shop this creamy outfit from looking washed out, I’ve punctuated it with black accessories for a sharp finish. Built-in scarves keep cropping up on the designer coat and knitwear scene—faux the trend by matching the colour of your jumper to that of your scarf and it’ll look like they’re blending.
Fuzzy textures look great but, if you have sensitive skin, you might want to consider wearing a long-sleeve top under this to minimise any irritation.
This comes in a handful of cute colours.
Keep on-hand for the low winter sun.
The bag every fashion person wants to own.
Adanola specialise in fashion-led activity and loungewear, just like these beige leggings.
