9 Things Fashion People Are Wearing With Sweaters (Besides Jeans)

Since Instagram remains one of the top sources for outfit inspiration these days, and winter is coming, I've been scrolling my feed in search of sweater outfit inspiration lately. And as fall carries on, I'm seeing more and more sweater styling ideas—aside from just wearing one with jeans.

For this sweater-styling roundup, I'm focusing on a handful of fresh items I keep seeing people around the world wear pair with their sweaters as of late. Yes, sweaters basically go with everything, but certain pairing trends just tend to catch on during sweater season each year. So let's discuss the ones that have already emerged.

Below, you'll find shoes, accessories, going-out pieces, and trousers that will make all of your sweaters look even better. Keep scrolling to shop the sweater-friendly trends and items before sweater season really kicks off. And just for fun, I also threw in a few of my favorite sweaters of the season.

Collared Shirts

Layering a collared shirt under a sweater is right in step with the preppy aesthetic that continues to be a trend. It's also a classic look that'll never go out of style.

Livv Perez wearing a gray sweater and jeans

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Miniskirts

A miniskirt with a sweater is a classic fashion-girl outfit combination that will never, ever die.

Anne Laure Mais wearing a trench coat, sweater, and miniskirt

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Pleated Trousers

An big sweater and oversize pleated trousers may not work on paper, but as you can see here, they works very well IRL.

Anouk Yve wearing a sweater and pleated trousers

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Barn Jackets

Given that barn jackets are one of the most buzzy trends of the season, it's easy to see why it's the perfect thing to throw on over a sweater right now.

Lucy Williams wearing a Barbour barn jacket

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Loafers

Wearing loafers with anything is a good idea, but especially sweaters (if you want to look polished and feel comfortable, that is).

Aimee Song wearing a red sweater

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Bermuda Shorts

Bermuda shorts and a sweater is one of chicest transitional outfits we have available to us.

Sylvie Mus wearing a turtleneck sweater and bermuda shorts

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Belts

Belts have been unequivocally back for a few years now, so it makes perfect sense that people are wearing them with sweaters. (If you want to put the belt on display, opt for a lightweight cashmere sweater that can easily be tucked in.)

Cass Dimicco wearing a sweater and Aureum belt

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Full Skirts

Full skirts continue to be a major trend, and pairing them with a sweater is the perfect way to make them cold weather–friendly.

Annabel Rosendahl wearing a sweater and leather midi skirt

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Trench Coats

Trench coats seem to be even more popular than usual this season, and wearing one with a sweater is an ideal fall outfit combination.

Claire Most wearing a red sweater, trench coat, and shorts

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Allyson Payer
Senior Editor

Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.