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:
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.
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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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
essential popover hoodie, $70
midweight terry pullover hoodie, $118
Light grey? Dark grey? Heather grey? Yes, yes, and yes.
Sportswear Club Fleece pullover hoodie, $65
midweight cotton French terry hoodie, $168
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