Scandi Women Know How to Make Jeans Look Cool—5 Autumn Outfits I’m Shamelessly Copying

September 6, 2025 / Swedan Margen /

As we start our descent into autumn, I’m excited to rediscover the joy of styling again. A new season always brings with it fresh trends, colours, textures and outfit formulas, and I for one can’t wait. Because as much as I adore the carefree approach to dressing summer brings, I love an autumn wardrobe more. And if there’s one thing I had to pinpoint love most about it, it’s wearing jeans.

I will admit I am probably a jeans hoarder and have more pairs than the average person, but they all have a purpose and create such different looks (not that my boyfriend would agree.) I find them such a versatile, core wardrobe staple and will always revert to them when I’m in a slump and don’t know what to wear. And yes, they are a year-round classic, but they really come into their own at this time of year, don’t you think?

I often look to Scandi women for inspo on how to look cool and one thing I always notice they rely on in autumn, like me, is jeans. They might be considered a basic, but the Scandi set manages to make them look endlessly chic and refreshingly modern. While jeans themselves aren’t groundbreaking, it’s all in the styling: they can be elevated, sophisticated, and easily transitioned from day to night. Ecru jeans, for example, bring a crisp, fresh edge to an autumn wardrobe, proving that a white palette isn’t just for summer. A wide-leg blue style paired with a heeled ankle boot—à la Ilirida, pictured below—is another foolproof formula, seamlessly taking you from daytime wear to evening drinks.

Yes, jeans are a basic staple, but they don’t have to be. Scroll on to see how Scandi girls are wearing their jeans this autumn, and get ready to save every single look.

Nobodys Child

White Ribbed Racer Vest

adidas Originals

Samba Lt Trainers With Crochet Detailing in Brown

2. Slim Jeans + Blazer + Ballet Flats

Stylish Scandinavian women wearing jeans

Style Notes: Pairing a relaxed blazer with slim-leg jeans balances out the proportions of the silhouette. Add a chic ballet flat for a go-to everyday look, or to transform it to a night out, simply add a slingback heel.