How to Style a Colorblock Sweater with Jeans: 5 Creative Looks
If you have a classic style but want to dress more creatively, what do you wear to look artsy but not over the top?
A lively color-block sweater is an easy way to stay true to your style but get that look.
Here are 5 Fall color block sweaters and how to style them with jeans to look casual, creative, and modern.
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How to Style a Colorblock Sweater with Jeans: 5 Creative Looks
What is a Color Block Sweater?
Before discussing how to wear a color-block sweater with jeans, let’s define color blocking.
Colorblocking is simply mixing two or three bold, bright blocks of color on a piece of clothing or accessory to create a statement piece. Usually, the color blocks are colorful and contrasting, falling on the opposite end of the color spectrum.
The blocks can be of various sizes and arranged in any way.
Color-blocked sweaters are known for being bold and eye-catching, but some of the new ones combine neutral or softer colors or are quieter tone-on-tone.
I love colorblock sweaters because they remind me of modern art and give off a creative, fun vibe.
The more unusual the color mix and the more unique the block placement, the artsier the color block sweater looks!
Tunic Style Color Block Sweater
This modern color block sweater is a classic long-tunic style that is slightly oversized and relaxed. If you are petite, I suggest you size down so your frame doesn’t look overwhelmed.
This sweater style looks best with ankle-length slim jeans, skinny jeans, or straight-leg jeans. Wide-leg jeans and a relaxed sweater would make you look sloppy and wide.
What do you think of the camel, taupe, and hot pink mix? It’s unusual, for sure, which makes the whole look very creative and fashion-forward. Notice I’ve kept the sneakers neutral so the top gets all the attention.
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Tone on Tone Colorblocked Sweater
Here’s a great example of a toned-down colorblock look. Teal is trending this Fall, and this sweater plays with the color subtly but effectively.
Black and Teal are rich combinations, so I’ve combined this Teal color block sweater with some inky black, slim bootcut jeans. I added a sleek black bag, booties, and two-tone earrings to lighten the look. This color block sweater with jeans outfit is a little more conservative but just as nice.
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Color block sweater | Levi 724 jeans | Booties
Neutral Color Block Sweater
Stepping out of your classic comfort zone and wearing a color-block sweater is also easy when you mix neutrals. I fell in love with this traditional crew neck cream, tan, and gray sweater.
I love this elegant, understated color combo and how the color blocking gives the sweater energy. I added dark wash straight-leg jeans to make this sweater pop, resulting in a casual look that oozes quiet luxury.
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Just a Touch of Color Blocking
Even when you add a touch of color blocking along the shoulder and down the sleeves of a mock neck sweater, the outfit instantly looks more creative.
I love this gorgeous pink sweater with these cool pintuck jeans, a whipstitch strap bag, and tennis shoes. It’s so feminine and creative looking at the same time!
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Colorblocking is just one popular trend for 2024. To read about others, check out this post on 10Wearable Fashion Trends for Fall Winter 2024/25
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Deborah:
I love the color block jacket colors. It reminds me of the colors on an item of clothing in my youth. It made me feel young and hopeful just by looking at it. Where do they sell it?
Thank you.
Hi Linda,
So sorry, but this is an older post, and that jacket has sold out. If I find something similar, I will let you know. Cheers, Deb
I like these “wow and wearable looks.” Thanks for the fashion tips!
I’m hearing what people are saying with regards to color blocking; not sure myself, but the outfits look stunning; nice pics.
I like this look, but I am a bit petite (5.2) and unsure if the blocking will make me look shorter. How can I elongate my height using this look?
Hi Eden,
Great question!! See how the one dress is using the color blocking vertically! BINGO…more illusion of height!
Hi Deb,
I love your site.
As far as color blocking. It can be great with the right colors in the right places. Wrong colors and places can be a disaster. For Example, An Apple shape wearing a light color across her belly with dark above and below. That
would be a mess. So, consider your body type when you bear this new fun trend!
Hi Linda,
Welcome, Cothesbefitting…. great idea! Could you keep us posted on updates?
I love the whole color-blocking trend. I’m afraid it just isn’t meant for us petite, though. Do you think at 4ft—11 in. Is there would anyway for me to incorporate this fantastic trend? Of course, shoes and pocketbooks would be ok, but what about dresses?
I’m having flashbacks to the ’90s when my teenage daughter wore color-blocked sweaters. I don’t know if I can rock this or not. It might be worth a try, though.
Hi Memaw,
There are lots of ways to try color blocking… with just a top and sweater or scarf. It is just combining fun colors! Looking through a recent Oprah magazine, I noticed that many of the women in the magazine, including Oprah, are dressed this way, and it looks beautiful!
I didn’t think I would like any of these, but the colors and styles of the pictures besides ‘Wow and wearable’ and ‘if bright colors scare’ are charming. Even the ‘looks like these are the colors’ view looks fabulous. Thanks.
Just found you, beautiful lady. Thank you for your blog! I love everything about it, fashion, beautiful, looking youthful yet appropriate. Life begins after 40!!!
Hi Susan,
Thanks for your kind words, and welcome!!! I hope you will join my mailing list (top right) and keep the comments coming; I LOVE to hear from my readers and want to know your thoughts and how I might help!! Great to listen to your voice on my blog!