5 JEANS-AND-A-NICE-TOP COMBOS TO INSPIRE YOUR WINTER WARDROBE

At this time of year, there are plenty of reasons to have a versatile look on hand. Whether it’s meeting friends post-work for a festive catchup or heading from your desk to the office party – we all need a good day-to-night look in our roster. Nothing bridges this ostensibly capacious gap like a good jeans-and-top combo. Throw in some tailoring and you’ve got the secret to smart-casual chic. This outfit looks put together without feeling too formal, so you’ll be the most fashion-forward of your colleagues, and the chicest at the bar.

 

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ASOS DESIGN sculpted cinch waist blazer in plum, £65
ARKET super soft denim wide leg trousers with tailored waistband, £77
Public Desire Slow Burn curved heel shoes in tortoise, £30
Topshop Griffith metal ring handle grab bag in black, £30

Jeans and a nice top may be the domain of a fun excursion, but that doesn’t mean they won’t serve you on the regular. Barrel-leg jeans are everywhere right now, and thanks to their cropped silhouette, they pair beautifully with a 90s black boot (also a darling of the autumn/winter season). Keeping things simple is the key to a quiet-luxury ensemble that’ll have you looking well turned out regardless of where you’re headed. Consider a neutral, elevated knit and structured wool-blend coat to finish the look. Olsen twins? We hardly know them.

 

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Topshop Barrel mid rise jean in deep blue, £50
& Other Stories wool belted maxi coat with funnel neck in grey, £259
Bershka Kitten heel ankle boots in black, £39.99
& Other Stories high neck knitted sweater with cape back and sleeves in white, £97

From daily grind to major unwind – winter’s busy schedule pays us back in kind, with plenty of dinner plans and cocktail soirees to get dressed up for. If you’re thrown by the concept of a formal gathering, fear not: jeans and a nice top can look just as elevated as a dress or skirt – it’s just about finding the right pieces. Opt for an unusual blouse with eye-catching texture or structure (think exaggerated sleeves, cutouts, or embroidery – but don’t overdo it, one standout detail will do). That leaves room for a sleeker bottom half, like a dark straight-leg jean that feels more highbrow than your usual blue denim. Finish things off with a heel and a faux-fur jacket, and you’ve got all the makings of a glamorous get-up.

 

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ARRANGE embroidered halterneck asymmetric fringe hem longline top, £95
ASOS DESIGN wide leg jean with crease front and belt in black, £45
Stradivarius high-heel shoes with bow in black, £35.99
Bershka Faux fur jacket in brown, £69.99

Of course, the jeans-and-a-nice-top combo truly belongs to the night out. From those wild parties in your late teens to more organised chaos in your twenties and thirties, this simple outfit formula has always seen us through a last-minute crisis. For winter’s evening excursions, comfort and warmth should be a priority – consider long-sleeve silhouettes and heavyweight jeans you can slip a boot (or even thermals) underneath. You’ll also want something that provides a little movement, and what’s a night out without some dancing, after all? This 4th & Reckless wrap top adds a detailed spin on your simple T-shirt. A reminder that you need not overcomplicate things when it comes to this wardrobe duo.

 

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COLLUSION X002 baggy jean with cinch and turn up hem in rinse wash, £37.99
4th & Reckless slinky ruched wrap shoulder detail long sleeve top in white, £38
Mango suede eyelet small shoulder bag in dark brown, £79.99
adidas Originals Samba OG trainers in dark green and cream snake print, £95