It is still winter outside, and in addition, weather forecasters promise severe frosts. If you are used to dressing in casual casual style, then in cold weather a good old sweater saves us. And there is no better pair for him than warm jeans. How to pair a sweater and jeans to take your style to the next level? Here are 5 tips to follow to look stylish even in winter.
Choose a sweater with a simpler color and design
Any fashion does not last forever, but there are time-tested principles that always work. One such principle is universality. The simpler the pattern and color of the sweater, the more versatile the sweater becomes. The more laconic the sweater, the easier it is to match the color of your jeans. We have a series of articles on the universal wardrobe, I recommend reading.
Traditional men's colors: gray, dark gray, light gray, brown, navy blue and green are convenient to combine with all traditional jeans colors. Let's remember what jeans are usually on store shelves: light blue, dark blue, black and white.
Blue V-neck sweater in washed blue jeans 
Green V-Neck Sweater and Classic Blue Jeans looks
Surely, a simple plain sweater and plain blue jeans won't make you look stylish, but you can go for the trick. For example, you can buy a sweater with a chunky knit or an interesting pattern.
There are interesting models of sweaters when the sleeves and chest are knitted from contrasting yarn. For example, gray sleeves and white chest or navy blue sleeves and white chest. These sweaters are perfect for classic jeans colors.
Gray pullover with an interesting pattern combined with blue jeans 
Navy Chunky Knit Sweater with Indigo Jeans
Sweaters in white, red, or any other bright color can also be worn with jeans, but they should complement the style of the jeans and not lose in style. For example, jeans come with contrasting orange stitching at the seams that go well with an orange sweater.
By the way, we have a great article on how to choose a sweater for a man. It will be helpful to read.
Don't mix up jeans and sweater styles
In short, skinny jeans are a tight-fitting sweater; short jeans – cropped sweater. One of the main recommendations that you can give is to pick things of the same style.
If you decide to wear a voluminous knitted sweater with a large pattern, then wearing skinny jeans will be inappropriate. Excessive 'heaviness' in the upper body and 'lightness' in the lower body. Imbalance is evident. Under bulky sweaters, you should always wear wide classic jeans that will align the top and bottom of the body.
And the opposite situation. When you decide to wear a form-fitting V-neck pullover and wear wide, baggy jeans at the bottom.
Oversized sweater and classic navy blue jeans 
Skinny sweater and jeans
By the way, don't forget to keep the style in your shoes. The more tight-fitting you are wearing, the less bulky the shoes should be. For example, if you are wearing a slim-fitting sweater, skinny jeans, then 'light' shoes or sneakers will suit this look. As soon as you put on bulky work boots (work boots), you will become like the boy who put on his father's boots.
Add a 'zest'
One of the biggest challenges with combining a sweater and jeans is making the combination interesting. A simple sweater and jeans can look dull and rustic. To dilute the stereotypes, you should add a 'zest' to the image.
The easiest way to diversify your style is to add accessories. For example, tie a men's scarf that resembles the texture or color of jeans. If you're wearing a cardigan and a dress shirt under it, add a knitted tie to match the color of your jeans or cardigan. By the way, in our online store you can buy a knitted tie of different colors. Remember to contrast the shirt with the cardigan.
Colored scarf to complement the jeans and sweater combination 
Tie paired with a cardigan and jeans
If you are free from the corporate dress code, then allow the shirt to be flattened and peek out from under the sweater. It will look even more interesting if you tuck the shirt in only one half. In addition, you need rough boots to reinforce the style.
Swamp green blazer paired with a sand sweater and navy jeans 
Herringbone wool blazer with orange sweater and indigo jeans with orange stitching
By the way, a sports jacket or blazer worn over a pullover or cardigan will look very cool. It is both warm and stylish at the same time. If you are a lean physique, then putting on several layers of clothing (T-shirt, shirt, cardigan, blazer), you will look larger and more harmonious. For more information on how to dress for thin men, read our past publications.
Learn to dress properly in layers
In winter, we dress in several layers to keep warm. However, not everyone knows from childhood what to wear and in what sequence. We fix the situation.
- The outer layers should overlap the edges of the bottom layer of the garment. You shouldn't have a T-shirt sticking out from under your sweater. The bottom edge of the jacket should not protrude from under the jacket or sheepskin coat. Maybe you've heard the expression: 'sticks out like from under Friday Saturday'? It applies to this rule. On the other hand, it is now fashionable to have a shirt sticking out from under jeans or a shirt collar peeking out a little from under a sweater collar. Everyone is looking for their own style and many go for experiments in a casual style. But this is appropriate if you are confident in your taste and can soberly assess your appearance.
If you are confident in your style, you can safely pull the edges of the shirt out and roll up the sleeves.
- If you are wearing a V-neck sweater or cardigan over a shirt, try to keep the corners of the shirt collar under the sweater, not above it. Sometimes the corners of the collar of a shirt are very deformed, and to get rid of this problem, use iron bones for the collar.
- The combination of a jacket, sweater and shirt is very tricky. The sleeves of the sweater should be over the sleeves of the shirt, while the sleeves of the jacket should be slightly shorter than the sleeves of the sweater. This is the perfect layering. On the other hand, an option is acceptable when the shirt sleeves go beyond the sweater and beyond the jacket, while the sweater sleeves are not visible under the jacket sleeve.
- If you are wearing a sweater and a shirt, the shirt sleeves should be hidden and not visible. Alternatively, make them even to prevent the collapsed sweater sleeve from hanging over the tight shirt cuff.
All these layered rules seem not so important, but every detail has some traditions under it. The question is, do you want to follow tradition or show a rebellious style and dive into experimentation. You decide.
Bright jeans to the masses
Change the idea that jeans can only be blue. Recently, there has been a tendency to buy bright red, orange, purple jeans. Especially informal youth and students wear these colors. If you drive through European cities, you will see how many people wear bright jeans and shoes. It has become fashionable.
If you have a dress code at work, but you can still wear jeans on Friday, then I advise you to buy jeans in dark indigo blue with contrasting orange stitching. Feel free to wear orange CAT (Caterpillar) or Timberland (Timberland) boots, and on top an orange, sand or brown sweater. The image will be what you need!
Work boots from Timberland (Timberlands)
Another tip for office workers: – Get jeans in Burgundy color. On the one hand, this is a classic color, on the other, it is not yet beaten and not very common color. Under these jeans, you can wear brown or black shoes, Chukka boots or moccasins in the office.
Sweater elbow pads are a very interesting element
Look for sweaters with elbow patches in stores. This element migrated from sports jackets and is designed to prevent elbows from stretching. Almost always, these stripes are made in contrast to the main color of the sweater. Match the color of your jeans to these patches for a great, stylish look. Usually, patches are brown, beige or black, so finding jeans with contrast stitching in the same colors will not be a problem.
Finally
Jeans and a sweater are casual details, but they are often used in more strict smart casual or business casual dress codes. You have plenty of room for experimentation, as everyday style is almost ruleless. These 5 tips for pairing jeans and a sweater are just a starting point for finding your stylish look. Do not get hung up on standard combinations and give paints to others, because they are so lacking in winter.
As always, your comments are welcome. All the best and see you soon!
