A Grey Hoodie Outfit Doesn't Have to Look So Casual

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A grey hoodie outfit makes for an easy go-to look for guys. Here’s how to wear the light layer…

It’s easy to write the grey hoodie off as a lazy man’s wardrobe staple. An in-between-laundry-days default. An outfit also-ran.

But the humble grey sweatshirt can be so much more! You can upgrade the men’s athleisure basic just by pairing it with an outfit that feels ever so elevated. Under a snazzy jacket here. With a trendy pair of workwear pants there.

If you’re looking to push slightly out of your style comfort zone, learning how to incorporate comfortable, casual pieces into more interesting outfits is a great place to start.

The grey hoodie can be the surprisingly versatile, sneakily stylish wardrobe superhero already waiting for you in your closet.

Keep scrolling for 10 stylish men’s grey hoodie outfits:

man looking at his phone, wearing a grey baseball cap, grey hoodie, white t-shirt peeking out underneath, blue jeans, and grey new balance sneakers — @tomamadeus

man standing on a street corner wearing a shearling-lined bomber jacket, grey hoodie, wide-leg black jeans and white gum sole sneakers — images: @sebaswl

close-up of a man wearing a shearling-lined bomber jacket, grey hoodie, wide-leg black jeans and white gum sole sneakers — images: @sebaswl

Wear a grey hoodie with jeans

Duh, right? But there’s a way to make a casual grey hoodie outfit feel special, and these looks offer up two great examples.

You can easily elevate a casual hoodie, jeans and sneakers outfit with small touches, like the cuffed bottoms in the first outfit, or the statement jacket in the second. The goal is to take an outfit you’d typically throw on without much thought and go, How can I elevate this, just a little bit?

man standing in front of an old yellow car wearing a blue baseball cap, grey hoodie, tan workwear jacket with a rose embroidered on the chest pocket,dark jeans, and black cowboy boots — @macloafe

Balance out a trend (or two!) with a grey hoodie

When it comes to an easy way to make a men’s basic like the grey hoodie sweatshirt more stylish, pairing it with a trendy item is a smart way to go.

This outfit includes two fall trends we love, workwear style with the Carhartt jacket and cowboy core with those boots.

man standing in front of a concrete wall wearing a grey hoodie, brown suede bomber, cropped khaki pants, brown belt, red socks, and suede birkenstock clogs — @gigo19

Don’t just stick to sneakers

Just because a grey sweatshirt has its roots in athleisure style doesn’t mean you need to wear it only with a shoe you could sport at the gym.

Consider other footwear options when wearing a grey hoodie for fashion, not just function.

A pair of Birkenstocks looks great when the rest of the outfit feels elevated, too, like this look featuring a suede bomber, and pleated chinos.

man wearing a blue beanie, textured topcoat, grey hoodie, tan khakis, and red and blue sneakers — images: @out_of_indigo

man standing sideways wearing a blue beanie, textured topcoat, grey hoodie, tan khakis, and red and blue sneakers — images: @out_of_indigo

man looking down wearing a grey dad hat, grey hoodie, black topcoat, black crossbody bag, black baggy pants and grey sneakers — @isaachudson

Layer a topcoat over your hoodie

I’m going to let you in on a little secret: women go absolutely feral for a man in a hoodie and topcoat.

It’s giving JFK Jr. dashing around New York City. It’s called rizz, baby!

Don’t overthink this outfit. Throw your favorite topcoat over whatever outfit you’re wearing with your grey hoodie. It could be jeans and sneakers. It could be chinos and a slip-on shoe.

Whatever look you go with, the effect will be “This old thing?” in the best way possible.

suede wallabees outfit with carpenter pants and denim jacket — @kennth_sylvester

Go with neutrals allover

I love this outfit because the light grey sweatshirt moves seamlessly into the cream-colored workwear pants and down to the Wallabee boots. This neutral backdrop helps the dark blue denim jacket and red baseball cap really pop.

man standing outside in front of mossy stones wearing a grey beanie, tan sherpa jacket, grey hoodie sweatshirt, brown pants,and camo sneakers — @kidonmyshoulders

Embrace an outdoorsy look

Worn with a sherpa jacket and sneakers that blend in with a forest floor, a grey hoodie instantly transforms from gymcore to granolacore.

man taking a selfie wearing a grey knit hoodie with a red heart on the chest and a cream-colored beanie — @sebaswl

Wear a high-end hoodie

Ok, yes, you got me. This is a sweater. But it’s still a hoodie!

If you want to really elevate your basics, you could opt for a knit version instead of sweatshirt material, or go with one bearing an IYKYK logo.

man walking down the street wearing black workwear jacket, camo pants and a grey hoodie — images: @stylesbyslimster

close-up of man wearing black workwear jacket, camo pants and a grey hoodie — images: @stylesbyslimster

Wear your grey hoodie with bold pants

Joggers and a hoodie? A no-brainer. Camo joggers, a trendy workwear jacket, and joggers? Even better.

Below, shop stylish grey hoodies for guys:

man wearing grey hoodie, white t-shirt and khaki pants — GAP
vintage soft hoodie, $59

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AMI PARIS
logo-embroidered cotton-blend hoodie, $395

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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.