What to Wear Instead of Jeans this Winter

About this time of year I start itching for spring and summer fashions. You, too? I absolutely love fall and winter clothes. And I enjoy wearing jeans more in the cold months than I do when it heats up, too. But, as I put my sights on Spring, I start tiring of denim and longing for variety. While I can’t make the sun come out for you today, I can provide {or remind you of} a few other options that you can wear until it’s time to shelf your jeans. Let’s talk about what to wear instead of jeans this winter.

Instead of Jeans Wear Joggers

Even if you need to layer in a pair of Cuddle Duds, you’ll look oh so stylish if you wear these side stripe joggers instead of jeans this winter. In fact, I’m wearing these on the plane today as I fly to Florida. But I’m topping them with my denim jacket that I always travel with.

These side stripe joggers are amazingly comfortable and I love the look, too. But really you can pull off a similar street vibe with any joggers that fit you well. Just add some stylish sneakers and layer on neutrals up top. You can wear a blazer (similar) like I am here, a denim jacket or even a cardigan.

The above photo was taken last year on my way to a gals night out. I can’t find these joggers (similar) since my move across the country, but I’m sure they’re packed away somewhere!

Instead of Jeans Wear Cargo Pants

If the weather is even fairly temperate where you are, you can probably wear cotton cargo pants instead of jeans. Even though we rarely get out of the 40s during the day here in Cincinnati, I comfortably wore my blue cargo pants just last week.

When wearing colored pants, I think it’s a great idea to go for a tonal or tone on tone look. I layered on my soft flannel shirt (still available and on clearance!) and an old green cashmere sweater.

On another recent day, I wore the same blue cargo pants with my chambray shirt and brown sweater. It was nice to wear something besides jeans! These cargo pants are also available in thyme green and flax beige.

Instead of Jeans Wear Plaid Pants

Of course, you can also pull out those plaid pants you bought for fall and winter. I tend to save mine for Sundays, but I don’t need to. You can dress them down for a more casual vibe with a soft sweater. Here I just replaced the cargo pants above with my plaid ankle pants.

I styled the next plaid pants for Christmas, but they would absolutely work for a more off season look, too. I’d just top them with a chambray shirt or tunic.

Instead of Jeans Wear Cords

Don’t forget those corduroy pants! They’re a lot like jeans, yes. But they definitely have a different feel and vibe. And no doubt, you have them in colors other than blue.

You can wear your cords with a solid sweater in a contrasting color and a splash of leopard print, like above. Or wear them tonally like I did below.

Again, you can pull out that chambray shirt to pair with your cords.

Or pair your cords with a favorite plaid shirt and a colorful puffer vest.

Instead of Jeans Wear Commuter Pants

I’ve recently fallen in love with some call commuter pants. These are really just upscale hiking pants. They’re just a little sleeker looking than the pants I generally hike in, but these pants are absolutely meant for getting you from point A to point B in comfort and style.

You can style these athleisure type pants down with a simple sweatshirt and tee or up with a blazer, like I did here.

Instead of Jeans Wear a Skirt with Tights

Of course you can absolutely swap out your jeans for a pretty skirt. Just add tights and flats, boots or booties. I remember I wore this plaid skirt to run errands before my son’s late October wedding and I felt casual and warm.

Instead of Jeans Wear Comfortable Solid Colored Pants

I only make this last suggestion because my black pants are absolutely every bit as comfortable as my jeans. I truly do not relegate these to Sunday only.

First up, these black pants from Christopher and Banks made my winter travel capsule simply because they are elegant enough to wear to dinner out, a concert or even a celebration or funeral, but also comfortable enough to travel in. You can dress them up or down depending on your footwear and accessories.

But you know I also love and highly recommend my black pants from Nic + Zoe. I wear them frequently to church, but I also wear them shopping because they’re easy to get on and off.

I could easily pair my black slacks with a sweater and boots like I did in this post last year.

Instead of Jeans Wear Leggings

I’ve chosen not to pull my leggings out this winter, but they’re definitely still in style.

Just be sure to wear leggings that are thick enough to prevent a lot of bulging or, ahem, other issues. And it’s probably best to wear something long enough up to to provide full coverage in the front and back.

Well there you have it! You don’t have to get stuck in a jeans rut this winter. We actually have plenty of options to wear in the winter besides jeans. Which is your favorite that you’re wearing? I’d love to hear from you today!

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