The Cool Top That Fashion People Always Wear With Jeans

There are only a handful of items that you can genuinely wear at any time of the year. Jeans are one of them, save perhaps on the few days when temperatures are at their highest (and you know how few of those there are). The other is bodysuits. Although it's considered a year-round staple, we find the bodysuit loans itself well to the cooler months, also, when you could use a little more insulation than usual. So we thought we'd put these two pieces together to come up with a selection of bodysuit-and-jeans outfits that can take you through the morning, noon and night.

The style set has already zeroed in on this formidable pairing and has been wearing their bodysuit-and-jeans outfits nonstop over the last few months. From ensembles that work for, well, work, to combinations that are perfect for sipping cocktails in, scroll on to see eight bodysuit-and-jeans outfits to try this season (and next!). 

BODYSUIT AND JEANS OUTFIT IDEAS

1. ADD A BLAZER

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(Image credit: @dawn.tan)

Style Notes: Whether it's for a work meeting or you simply desire some more coverage, finish your bodysuit-and-jeans outfit with a blazer for instant sleek appeal. 

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2. LITTLE BLACK EVERYTHING

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(Image credit: @_jessicaskye)

Style Notes: Although quieter than some of the trends we're seeing come through this season, all-black looks are more impactful than ever. Re-create Jessica's ensemble with an asymmetric bodysuit and a pair of trending wide-leg jeans. 

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3. MAKE IT MONOCHROME 

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(Image credit: @hannahlewisstylist)

Style Notes: This season saw a return of monochromatic outfits on the runway, and one of the easiest ways to channel the black-and-white aesthetic is with jeans and a bodysuit. 

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4. TRY A HIGH NECK 

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Style Notes: For the days when the chill sets in, opt for a high-neck, long-sleeve bodysuit, and pair it with a belted jacket (and jeans of course!) for a look that's cosy and cool in equal measure.

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5. SLINKY STRAPS FOR AFTER DARK

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Style Notes: Jeans and a nice top have saved us from more style dilemmas than we can count, so it pays to have a handful of pretty tops at your disposal should you need to assemble a night-out outfit in a hurry. In place of a camisole, why not try a strappy bodysuit?

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6. PAIR WHITE WITH WHITE

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Style Notes: When done correctly, white outfits should look sophisticated and classy. Sylvie gets this balance so right with her combination of ecru jeans and a creamy bodysuit. 

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7. WEAR A SOPHISTICATED TRIAD

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Style Notes: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wears bodysuits on the regular, and one of her favourite things to pair them with is denim. We've seen her sporting bodies with everything from midi skirts to this, a pair of classic skinny jeans. 

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8. LOOK FOR ALTERNATIVE NECKLINES

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Style Notes: While bodysuits often come in vest form, we're seeing more and more styles with interesting details, such as puff sleeves and on-trend sweetheart or square necklines. 

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This story was published at an earlier time and has since been updated.

Maxine Eggenberger
Deputy Editor

Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over twelve years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content 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, works closely with influencer talent on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media. Previously, Maxine appeared on TV 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, she was offered a position on the Look magazine fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. She went on to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others. Maxine works remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh.