A sophisticated fall look begins with two garments you already have in your closet: jeans and jackets.

Almost any jacket paired with any type of jeans can instantly raise your style quotient. And now that fall is here, we can finally pull out those jackets that have been hibernating in the back of our closets all summer.

Moto Jackets aren’t just for the young. These versatile jackets instantly update a pair of jeans. They come in real or faux leather, suede, etc. And there are so many colors–other than black–to choose from. Moto jackets can help every woman look “totally on-trend.”

Moto jacket with flare jeans. Photo credit: PureWow

If you only think black when you think moto jacket…think again.

Tweed jackets look great with jeans. Try them over a denim shirt, t-shirt, or longer tunic.

Tweed jacket paired with distressed denim. Photo credit: Styleatacertainage.com*

Even jackets with unexpected textures, can be paired with jeans.

A long velvet jacket paired with skinny jeans.

Tuxedo jacket with jeans.*

Denim jacket with jeans.*

Even Chanel with jeans.

Skinny jeans, boot-cut jeans, flared jeans, boyfriend jeans, or straight legs–If you’ve got jeans and you have a jacket, you can make an outfit. Go to your closet and pull out every jacket you own. Try pairing what you’ve never paired before. Add a scarf. Layer jewelry. Experiment. And always have fun.

Option: Boots or heels can also amp up your jacket/jean look.

Denim with knee high boots.

Denim with booties.*

Denim with heels.

Whether you are 18 or 80, instantly elevate the look of your favorite jean by adding a jacket. And, remember, as we say in QUINTESSENTIAL STYLE: “THERE IS POWER IN A JACKET.”

Perhaps you noticed the attractive model in several of the photos above. These photos were taken from Beth Djalali’s website: Styleatacertainage.com. Check it out for more great style tips.