Let’s be honest. When it comes to outfits, nothing is as reliable, easy, and effortless as a jeans-and-nice top combo. Whether you’re dressing your denim up with a sheer sequin top for a night out, pairing it with a crisp oversize button-down for work, or styling it with a ribbed knit top for casual autumn affairs—the two-step formula always works.
The fall/winter 2022 runways were rife with jeans-and-top duos. At Isabel Marant, we saw low-slung jeans paired with sumptuous velvet tops; at Givenchy, loose jeans were styled with sheer mesh tops and giant pearly chokers; and Versace showed us the perfect going-out ensemble comprised of belted baggy jeans and crystal-embellished tops.
If you’re looking to give your jeans an expensive-looking touch this fall, we’ve rounded up some of the chicest of-the-moment tops to pair with your staple denim. Included in the mix are elevated basics that will take you from day to night in style, trend-forward tops that look like they’ve come straight off the runway, Insta-worthy going-out pieces that’ll incite all the compliments, and plenty of casual and cool knits for the cooler weather ahead. Keep scrolling to give your jeans a chic, luxe, and polished touch this fall.
Getting all the ’90s vibes from this Kaia Gerber collab with Zara.
Plissé makes everything look more expensive.
Not your average knit.
How luxe does this look?
Just add high-waisted jeans and a tan leather belt.
This will elevate the most casual jeans.
Lean into this season’s “pretty” trend.
Such a chic silhouette.
This is giving us ’90s Gwyneth Paltrow vibes.
This always sells out fast.
Love the rich brown and chic neckline.
Fluffy knits are having a major moment this season.
For the holiday season ahead.
Say yes to a silky blouse in this season’s trending hue.
Velvet makes your jeans exponentially fancier.
Ready for compliments?
It’s all about oversize striped sweaters this season.
A dinner-and-drinks top everyone will love.
When you want to look casual yet put-together.
Add high-waisted loose jeans for one seriously cool look.
Your day-to-night cardigan, found.
A unique neckline can make a world of difference.
The bows! The color!
Pearls plus satin equals an expensive-looking shirt.
Textured perfection.
A collared knit has an inherently upscale look.
Wow.
Retro-cool vibes.
Nothing adds polish to your look quite like a waistcoat.
Chanel vibes.
Love the idea of pairing this with cream jeans.
A chic top-jacket hybrid.
For an easy night-out outfit, pair straight-leg jeans with a silk corset-style top.
Work perfect.
Sheer tops are one of fall’s biggest trends.
Cozy and comfy.
A subtle sheer print.
This rich forest green pairs beautifully with blue denim.
Sequins are trending.
One of our editors gets so many compliments on this button-down.
A classic you’ll reach for repeatedly.
This could pass for vintage.
Can’t get enough of the minimalist ’90s vibes.
Pretty.
Planning to layer this opulent camisole under a cozy cashmere cardi.
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