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A grey crewneck sweatshirt outfit remains the pinnacle of casual men’s style perfection. Here’s how to wear this humble wardrobe hero…
There are few items that Team SG truly believes deserve a spot in every man’s closet. Wardrobe needs can swing wildly from one guy to the next, after all, and personal style is just that. Personal.
But a grey crewneck sweatshirt is a men’s wardrobe essential we’ll never stop pushing.
It’s a comfortably casual piece so ubiquitous, yet so sneaky stylish, that it’s easy to overlook.
From the college campus to the fashion runway, this humble piece has transcended its humble origins to become a cornerstone of modern menswear. Why? Because it’s more than just an easy-to-throw-on weekend staple. It’s a versatile chameleon that can adapt to any day, style, occasion, or season.
Let’s dive into the world of the grey crewneck and discover why you deserve a good one in your wardrobe.
What you’ll find here
Keep scrolling for 7 stylish men’s grey crewneck sweatshirt outfits:
Wear a grey crewneck sweatshirt with modern cargo pants
A grey crewneck sweatshirt and cargo pants may sound like something you wore in middle school, but it’s time to man up and re-up this classic outfit.
How? It’s all in the styling.
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Make sure everything fits (seems too simple to mention, and yet, here we are), and accessorize with elements that take an outfit from “I found these on the floor” to “I carefully put these items together for optimal impact.”
Wear your grey sweatshirt under a blazer
Yes! This look is so cool and stylish, in a nonchalant, Kennedy (complimentary) way. Do it! Really!
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It feels like we’re swinging back to a throwback preppy moment in fashion, so if you’ve been waiting to bust out your favorite blazer or sport coat in a casual way, now’s the time.
Fall is Team SG’s favorite season for men’s style because the layering options are elite.
Consider a waxed jacket like the look here. Not your speed? What about a leather jacket? Or a denim jacket? Or a chore coat!
Truly, the sky’s the limit.
Add a little visual interest
Your grey crewneck sweatshirt doesn’t have to be TOTALLY grey. A funky logo, emblem, or embroidery can add a l’il somethin’ somethin’ to even the most casual jeans and sneakers outfit.
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Think: The logo of a local bar or a little known band you love.
Don’t think you need to keep your grey sweatshirt tucked away for off-duty ways.
The right sweatshirt – like one from cool guy brand Aimé Leon Dore, for instance – can be dressed up with slacks and a laced shoe.
Brightly-colored beanie encouraged but not required.
Match the lettering on your sweatshirt to the lining of your jacket
Okay, this is very specific direction. Maybe you don’t have a grey crewneck sweatshirt with blue lettering in red stitching AND a jacket with blue and red plaid innards. Instead, think more broadly. How could you coordinate an element of your casual outfit with another element of your outfit?
It could be as simple as wearing grey sneakers with your grey sweatshirt. A pair of New Balances, perhaps?
But don’t stop there!
Maybe your baseball cap picks up colors in your shoes. Maybe you wear a sterling silver signet ring and silver chain necklace. Get creative! Or don’t. Whatever.
Chore coats are still very cool in 2024. And great news, they look great layered over a neutral-hued crewneck.
The green lettering on this grey sweatshirt is faded enough to not distract from the brighter, primary colors in this look.
Red and blue striped socks? Sure, why not? A yellow beanie? All the better to match the wall!
The tl;dr? A grey sweatshirt (even one with colored lettering) acts as a neutral you can build the rest of your outfit from.
Grey on olive green on grey. It almost shouldn’t work, but the small details here are what make it work. The bandana peeking out of the collar, the never-not-cool sneakers. The interesting pocket placement on the wide-leg pants. It all works!
Below, shop stylish grey crewneck sweatshirts for guys:
brushed loopback cotton-jersey sweatshirt, $165
The best part about a grey hoodie is you can find a style that works for you at practically every price point. Consider trying a few to find out the weight and handfeel you like best.
Light grey? Dark grey? Heather grey? Yes, yes, and yes.
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