Jumpers to Go With Skirts: A Definitive Style Guide

last updated 20 August 2019

It may be down to the fact that I'm incredibly slow at applying my makeup. Or perhaps it's because I insist on having a cup of tea before I leave the house. Either way, every morning—regardless of the time I set my alarm—I find myself in sheer panic when I realise that I should have been out of the door 10 minutes earlier.

In an attempt to get my act together, I've started compiling my outfits the night before to save precious seconds. After undertaking this exercise for the last few weeks, I've noticed there's one particular outfit that works every time (and takes next to no time to put on).

Being based in Scotland, I have quite the collection of jumpers. Even on the fairest days, I still find myself requiring a knit. However, in an attempt to make them feel more summery, I've been wearing them with skirts, and to my surprise, they look incredibly chic together. The combination has proven to be the perfect wear-anywhere look.

Curating your jumper-and-skirt outfits isn't complicated—it's all about finding the knitted yin to your skirt yang. With the help of a few of my favourite street style stars, I've found six foolproof formulas that always work. Keep scrolling to see and shop our definitive edit of jumpers to wear with skirts.

jumpers-to-go-with-skirts-281339-1563454196755-image — BOLD HUE + MATCHING MIDI

One of the oldest sartorial tricks in the book, wearing one hue top to toe (with the exception of accessories) is one of the most polished ways you can get dressed—skirts and jumpers included.

Les Rêveries

Neon Open-Back Knitted Sweater

Loewe

Gate Mini Leather Bag

Topshop

Orange Leather Midi Skirt

Charles & Keith

Ankle Strap Heels

jumpers-to-go-with-skirts-281339-1563454186167-image — "UGLY" + SATIN SLIP

Last season, influencers were obsessed with Zara's "ugly" Fair Isle knitwear, and it looks set to be just as big of a trend for autumn/winter 2019, too. Make like Erika and pair yours with a slinky slip skirt to strike a sophisticated high-low outfit balance.

Links of London

Effervescence Sterling Silver Small Hoops

Acne Studios

Intarsia Fair Isle Sweater

& Other Stories

Satin Midi Skirt

Wandler

Isa Two-Tone Leather Mules

jumpers-to-go-with-skirts-281339-1563454182368-image — RAINBOW STRIPES + CORDUROY

Fashion's penchant for retro styling shows no signs of waning. The easiest way to channel the '70s trend is with a rainbow knit–and–tan corduroy skirt pairing, finishing with a pair of chunky heeled loafers—a style sure to blow up come September.

Miu Miu

Cropped Metallic Striped Sweater

Warehouse

Cord Miniskirt

Gucci

Horsebit Learher Loafers

jumpers-to-go-with-skirts-281339-1563454201485-image — CLASSIC BLACK + LEOPARD

Good news: That leopard-print skirt you invested in earlier in the year is still very much on-trend, particularly when worn with wardrobe classics. A black jumper and your favourite trainers will give it a cool downtime spin.

Le Specs x Adam Selman

The Last Lolita Cat-Eye Sunglasses

Joseph

High Neck Seamless Knit

Topshop

Leopard Bias Cut Slip Skirt

Vans

Old Skool Trainers

jumpers-to-go-with-skirts-281339-1563454189374-image — SUPER SLEEVES + DENIM MINI

Volumised sleeves are set to be all the rage as far as knitwear is concerned for 2019. For an interesting play on proportions, style a billow-sleeve jumper with a fitted denim miniskirt, just like Jessie.

Accessorize

Rectangular Sunglasses

Ganni

Julliard Mohair Knit Sweater

AllSaints

Betty Denim Skirt

Zara

Animal Print Leather Sandals

jumpers-to-go-with-skirts-281339-1563454193712-image — BRIGHT + PRETTY FLORALS

A colour-block jumper will always serve you well. Make it work harder and clash it with a statement print. Julia's green knit–and–pink skirt combination is too gorgeous not to try.

Arket

Alpaca Wool Blend Jumper

Baum und Pferdgarten

Scarlet Skirt

Adidas Originals

Magmur Runner Mesh Sneakers

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Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.

Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.

Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.