31 Oct Upgrade Your Jeans-and-a-Nice-Top Outfit Ideas With These Trending Tops This Autumn/Winter

BECAUSE JEANS & A NICE TOP WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN

When the chips and down, and you’re standing amongst a pile of discarded items that just won’t do, the old failsafe jeans and a nice top outfit formula never fails. Especially come autumn/winter when you can’t just throw on a wee slip of a thing and go. The cooler temperatures mean a little more planning, not to mention coverage is required. This is where your trusty jeans and a nice top outfit comes in. Don’t get me wrong, the jeans could easily be substituted for a low-key and loosely tailored trouser, or one of this season’s maxi skirts, but you get the picture. These trusty tops will never fail when you can’t quite figure out how to dress for an evening out, or simply aren’t in the mood for anything high-maintenance. When you want to slink in looking pared-back but party-ready, these are the trending top styles to work your jeans and a nice top outfits this season.

Jeans and a Cut Out Top Outfit

Cut outs are as popular as ever this season and a little conceal/reveal is an easy way to amp up an evening look. Go for long sleeves and a high neck to counteract the colder temperatures, or just layer up a strappy number that you will be able to get as much wear out of come spring.

This long sleeve black top with a subtle shoulder reveal is an easy way to wear the trend.

If you’re a fan of midriff flashing, this Jacquemus cutout bodysuit is a good way to take the look into winter.

A subtly cut out knit is a weather appropriate way to wear the trend during the colder seasons.

Nensi Dojaka is a master of the trend and this sheer sequinned number is a showstopper.

Christopher Esber is another go-to for sultry cut-outs and this signature ring detail top is a future wardrobe staple

Jeans and a Printed Top Outfit

Classic animal prints never truly go out of style, and this season they were prominent on the catwalks too. Leopard is AW22’s animal print of choice, but you really can’t go wrong with any option. An animal print top is such a great way to add interest if you’re not a fan of colour or cut-outs.

This classic black and white zebra print blouse is monochromatic magic.

Add a bit of colour too with this yellow and black version from Kitri. The shirred bodice, square neck, and voluminous sleeves are all so good.

Layer this Reformation top up with a blazer now and wear alone come summer.

Zebra and sparkle? Yes please.

The ruffles add a little romance to this classic Saint Laurent blouse.

Jeans and an Off-The-Shoulder Top Outfit

We didn’t think we were ready to embrace off-the-shoulder styling once again, but far from the fluttery-sleeved Bardot tops we were sporting obsessively a few years back, these sleeker silhouettes are ultra chic.

For our first example please see this long-sleeved COS top. Minimal and chic.

Try a cropped silhouette in an earthy tone like this NA-KD version.

Make it party-ready in velvet with Rhinestone touches.

This burnt orange velvet Reformation top is so gorgeous.

The print, the ruching, the colours… this off-shoulder Topshop number is a winner,

Jeans and a Metallic Top Outfit

Magpie dressing was all over the AW22 catwalks, with sparkle and shimmer galore. The high street has gone heavy on metallics in subtle shimmering silver, and it’s such an easy way to add a touch of party to your look, day or night.

The knot detail is so flattering on this long sleeve metallic top.

I want to the skirt too….

Perfect for day or night.

This Prada metallic knit crop has a sporty twist with the polo style collar.

This knitted mesh top looks great with dark denim.

Jeans and a Velvet Top Outfit

Come party season, velvet is always top of the list. Not only does it feel festive, but it also feels soft and a little bit cosy. Mix your textures and pair your velvet with leather trousers, a silky slip, or sheer fabrics.

This is such a chic way to do velvet.

There are a lot of fun, bright velvet options around this season, so you can experiment with trending colours like this hot pink velevt top from Reformation.

This tube top and detachable sleeves combo is so versatile.

Extra texture via this crushed velvet bodysuit in a shimmering silver/grey.

This velvet shirt from COS could be worn in so many ways.

Jeans and an Embellished Top Outfit

Feathers and fringing are as popular as ever for AW22. Combine with sequins and sparkle for extra drama for the festive season, or contrast textures with flowing, silky fabrics.

This feathered and sequinned treat also comes in hot pink….

This Oséree feather-trimmed mesh bodysuit looks so chic in brown.

This amazing Zara fringed top is selling fast, but this new knit version is very similar and well worth a look too! Perfect for twirling on the dance floor.

Satin and feathers are a match made in heaven.

This season its all about the sequinned fringe….

Don’t worry H&M has got you covered too. Keep yourself notified for a restock on the matching trousers.

Jeans and a Sheer Top Outfit

Delicate sheer fabrics and romantic lace are trending this season and are set to stick around in SS23, so these pretty blouses make a wise party-piece investment.

This easy frilled blouse with ties at the front is a no brainer with jeans and heeled boots.

Nensi Dojaka’s sheer ruched tulle bodysuit is a surefire winner for a night out.

This turquoise colour is so pretty.

This Marine Serre top will be such a great layering piece in your winter wardrobe, as well as making a statement by itself for the evening. The tights are also hard to resist.

This sheer polka dot print blouse will be in your wardrobe forever.

A sheer silk shirt can be worn and layered in so many ways.

Jeans and a Corset Outfit

The waist remains big news this season and the corset is going nowhere for the foreseeable. Go full Y2k in Versace’s denim number, or combine with this season’s sheer and sparkle trends for extra glamour after-dark.

Give your corset a contemporary twist with Marine Serre’s zip front number with signature moon motif.

Layer this under an oversized blazer for your next night out.

The draped effect on Totême’s ivory silk corset gives it a softer feel.

Yes please.

If you’re after full y2k vibes this denim Versace corset is for you.

Jeans and a Knit Top Outfit

For an easy take on elegance try one of this seasons evening ready knits. In form-fitting and structured silhouettes, these sleek knits are ready to go from desk to dinner.

The perfect sculptural knit.

This cut-out ribbed knit means business.

Go for low-key sophistication in this minimalist, semi-sheer fine rib knit.

A little metallic shimmer never did your knit any harm.

This H&M rib knit jumper with perfectly fluted sleeves and a sweetheart neckline is sure to be a best seller. It comes in three colours and they are all delightful.

Jeans and a Pink Top Outfit

The colour of the season has been doing the rounds when it comes to party dressing and a punchy pink top is an easy way to add fun to your evening ensemble,

This tie-front blouse is a perfect shade of Elle Woods pink.

This slinky off-the-shoulder top in hot pink hits up two trends in one.

This 80s style peplum bustier top also comes in black.

When the colour is this punchy you can keep the silhouette fuss-free.

This hot pink fitted satin shirt with exaggerated cuffs is just the right amount of 90s/00s.

Jeans and a Tie Neck Blouse Outfit

A tie-neck blouse has an air of retro glamour that can look classic and cool all at once, whether prim and polished or left loose and rock and roll.

The prim and polished option comes via this high-neck Zara blouse with a party-ready rhinestone buckle.

This high-shine option has a 70s feel.

Combine with a cut-out and high-octane print for maximum impact.

Leave it loose for rock and roll vibes.

We will leave you with this high shine 70s gold number that is ready for all the parties this festive season.

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