A Go-To Spring Outfit Formula: Linen Pants + Denim Button-Up (12 Outfits)

When spring hits, I’m all about easy outfit formulas that feel as good as they look.

One combo I keep reaching for? Linen pants paired with a classic denim button-up. It’s simple, comfy, and versatile—the textures balance each other out perfectly: linen keeps things light and airy, while the denim adds just enough structure.

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Take a look at 12 different outfits I’ve worn using this formula:

1. Green Linen Pants + Graphic Tee + Denim Shirt

A casual-cool vibe with olive green linen pants and a vintage-inspired tee under the denim shirt. Earthy and easygoing!

Outfit linked HERE

2. Pink Linen Pants + Sweater Tank + Denim Shirt

I love the warm tone of these pink pants—it pops beautifully against the soft blue denim. Finished with a clean white sweater tank (it adds great texture!) and comfy earth toned sandals.

Outfit linked HERE

3. Rust Linen Pants + Grey Tank + Denim Shirt

A slightly moodier take with a dark grey tank for contrast. The rust-colored pants add warmth, while the denim shirt keeps it structured yet relaxed.

Outfit linked HERE

Black Linen Pants + Crossbody + Denim Shirt

Neutrals for the win! The black pants ground the look, and the tan crossbody is functional and cute.

Outfit linked HERE

5. Terracotta Linen Pants + Crossbody + Denim Shirt

Similar to look #2 but with a white tank instead of grey, and a green crossbody bag for a bit of color contrast—an easy way to shake things up while keeping the core formula.

Outfit linked HERE

6. Ochre Linen Pants + Graphic Tee + Denim Shirt

This mustardy ochre shade is one of my favorite colors! I paired it with a fun graphic tee and sandals for a fun yet laid-back look.

Outfit linked HERE

7. Black and White Gingham Pants + White Tank + Denim Shirt

A little twist here—these aren’t solid linen pants, but the gingham print keeps it fun and springy. The denim shirt ties it all together. The pop of color in the bag makes it all the more interesting!

Outfit linked HERE

8. Ochre Linen Pants + Graphic Tee + Denim Shirt

A repeat of the above ochre pants, styled super casually again with different sandals (birks instead of tevas) and a graphic tee.

Outfit linked HERE

9. Black Linen Pants + Brown Sweater Tank + Denim Shirt

Back to black, but I added in a warmer brown sweater tank this time. I brought it all together with brown Birkenstock sandals and a cute crochet bag.

Outfit linked HERE

10. Wide Leg Green Linen Pants + Patterned Tote + Denim Shirt

These soft green pants feel extra springy! I paired the wide leg linen pants with a fun textured tank, leather sandals, a crochet tote bag with a fun floral pattern, and a colorful beaded necklace. Totally springy and fun!

Outfit linked HERE

11. Black Linen Pants + Graphic Tee + Denim Shirt

If you haven’t figured it out by now, a graphic tee is a PERFECT item to pair with a denim shirt and linen pants. This graphic tee goes so well with these black linen pants. I paired it with my Birkenstock clogs and cozy socks for a cooler spring day.

Outfit linked HERE

12. Bright Green Linen Pants + Sandals + Denim Shirt

Closing it out with a bright green pant that screams spring. Kept everything else simple and added some layered necklaces for just a little bit more fun!

Outfit linked HERE

This formula is proof that you don’t need a complicated wardrobe to feel cute every day. Mixing and matching linen pants in different colors with a trusty denim shirt (and a tank or tee underneath!) gives you endless options to fit your mood and the season. Bonus: it’s comfy enough to live in all spring long!

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10 Layered Looks for Cold Winter Days

Here are some of my most recent outfits! As always, there is lots of layering, fun colors, textures, and a mix of comfy and put together.

Where I live in Northern NY, winter is long. You’ll be seeing me wear layers and cozy items for a good long time until spring decides to show up.

Under each photo, you’ll find links to the featured pieces or similar options if the originals are no longer available, all through LTK. These are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase—at no additional cost to you. I truly appreciate your support!

This flannel is older, but I loved pairing it with these favorite jeans (on sale for $39.99 right now!) and my black leather Chelsea boots.

Outfit linked HERE

This crewneck look gives me casual/cool vibes and was super comfy!

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Threw this on for a quick trip into town to grab something to eat! Love a grey sweatpants look.

Outfit linked HERE

A puffer vest is such a staple for me and I love it paired with a cozy oversized sweater and cute boots (these ones are actually rubber rain boots but don’t look it and are SO comfy!)

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These corduroy wide leg pants have QUICKLY become a favorite for me! They’re a mix between a brown and a green and definitely petite-friendly.

Outfit linked HERE

A Henley top is always cute and I love this brown one paired with my free people utility jeans.

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Colorful and cute! Again, wearing those cute rubber boots!

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Loving this lime green sweater and matching my hat to my blundstone boots! I threw on this packable puffer for a cute monochromatic moment.

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I own these wide leg sweatpants in multiple colors now and loveee them!

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This coat is amazing for cold winter walks!

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Mid-November Outfit Inspiration for Everyday Wear

Here’s the latest round up of outfits! I love sharing these round ups and I hope you enjoy them too. There’s lots of cozy outfits in this one—chunky knits, earth tones, relaxed denim, cozy cardigans and comfy crewnecks!

What is the weather like right now where you live?

As always, under each photo, you’ll find a link to the featured item or a comparable option if the original piece is older (as explained in the LTK description). These are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission if you make a purchase—at no additional cost to you. Your support allows me to keep creating content, and I truly appreciate it!

I love lime green with black and white stripes! It’s a favorite combo that I come back to year after year!

Outfit linked HERE.

A cozy leggings outfit is a favorite as it gets cooler!

Outfit linked HERE.

I’ve worn this dress layered so many ways! I really love it with the SOLS cowboy boots. They’re STUNNING!

Outfit linked HERE.

Matching socks & sweater—a super cozy combo!

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These elastic waist pants are sooo comfy and a perfect length for petites!🫶🏽

Outfit linked HERE.

This was an outfit for a warm November day!

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This cardigan is the warmest and prettiest color! Love it with my blundstone boots!

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This cardigan is sooo good! It’s 100% cotton and the prettiest green!

Outfit linked HERE.

I love pairing an oversized sweater with a comfy stretchy skirt/skort!

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This sweater is the coziest and the bright color makes me so happy!

Outfit linked HERE.

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Outfits For The End of June

Here is my latest outfit round up! A few outfits I wore last week— we had my son’s kindergarten wrap up ceremony, took him to dinner to celebrate, went on a little hike (where I sat in the car bc it was colder than I thought and I had worn shorts), went strawberry picking again, went to story hour at the library, and spent time at home.

As always, I will link each outfit (or similar options if something is unavailable—I always note if it’s not an exact item in my LTK description) under each photo. If you buy something using these links I earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. I so appreciate your support—it means the world to me and my family!

I wore this outfit strawberry picking on a warm day! I did get strawberry stains on my white shorts, but they came right out with cold water.

Outfit linked HERE. This outfit is almost all older pieces, so I found similar options.

I wore this outfit to my son’s kindergarten end of the year event. I love these jeans— I folded them up and used hem tape to give them this wide hem look!

I also linked a similar pair that is already hemmed up like this.

Outfit linked HERE.

Black and white (or tan!) is always classic, and linen pants always work for summer.

Pants/ rest of outfit linked HERE.

Hiking outfit! I ended up being too cold in this because it was windy and chillier than expected, but I looked cute 😝

Outfit linked HERE.

This is a favorite outfit I come back to year after year!

Outfit linked HERE.

These linen blend pants are so fun and come in so many colors.

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A high neck tank and soft shorts is always so comfy and perfect for hot weather!

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I wore this outfit to go out to dinner and celebrate our little kindergarten graduate. The tube top comes in multiple colors.

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