What to Wear With a Grey Shirt: 15 Amazing Ideas

By Shelby Bonner May 19, 2024

Grey is a versatile color that complements many other colors and styles of clothing. It also gives you a lot of freedom on how to style it, but it can also be overwhelming with the endless combinations and looks you can make.

A grey shirt can be worn for any occasion, from a casual day out on the town, to a business-smart look for the office, or even for a formal event. A grey shirt can also work with your personal style, preferences, and desired look or statement. It all depends on how you style it.

The nice thing about a grey shirt is that it is very hard to style it wrong or wear it wrong. You can use your grey shirt for an easy, uncomplicated look, or you can use it to effortlessly create a bold and sophisticated outfit. Either way, here are some ideas on what to wear it with.

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Khaki Jacket

Despite a grey shirt and khaki jacket being very different styles, they look great together. Both create an easygoing vibe, that looks great as is, or with the addition of more colors and accessories.

Find more khaki-inspired looks here.

Light Colored Shorts

A great summer outfit that feels and looks cool is a grey shirt paired with light-colored shorts. The light shades look great at a barbeque, a beach, or just at home. Plus, both will help keep the sun off of you more than other dark colors.

Check out these shorts.

Pop of Color

A super popular look is pairing a grey shirt with other neutral colors and adding a single piece that is a bright color, such as red. This piece can be your shoes, a statement jewelry piece, a bright watch, your glasses, or even red lipstick.

Discover more vibrant pieces here.

High Waisted Jeans

High-waisted jeans are not only comfortable, look great in a variety of shapes, but also shine with a grey shirt. Together, they create an effortlessly casual outfit that is still stylish and noteworthy.

Any jeans will work, whether they are navy blue or light blue, bootcut, or full of holes. Your options are limitless.

Try on these jeans options.

Black or Grey Pants

For a monochromatic look, pair your grey shirt with grey pants or black pants. Each piece can be a different shade of grey and still look good together, creating a similar but different color pattern. It is easy to style and will look great on you no matter your size or shape.

Find more ideas to wear with black pants here.

Patterned Pants

If your grey shirt is a solid shade, consider pairing it with patterned pants. The solid grey shade won’t compete with the pattern and instead will help show it off. The pattern can be a simple checkered pattern, or something more busy and bold.

Check out these patterned pants.

Textured Pants

Another way to add more dimension to your grey shirt is with the addition of texture. Texture can be found in a variety of types, from faux leather, ribbing, lace, fringe, and more. The neutral nature of your shirt will help showcase the intricate details of your pants more than ever.

Try on these faux leather pants.

White Pants

Despite white and grey being both neutral tones, pairing them together is neither boring nor too simple. Worn as is, they create a sleek, high-fashion pair that is effortlessly stylish. When paired with other colors, they create a blank canvas to let them shine.

Discover many more combinations with white pants here.

Blazer

An easy way to dress up a grey t-shirt or match the formal nature of a grey blouse or button-up is by layering a blazer or sports jacket over it. This a great look that can be worn by both men and women, day and night for an easy, smart casual pairing.

Layer on these blazers.

Bright Colored Suit

If you plan on wearing a bright-colored suit, a grey shirt is a great option to wear underneath it. Grey will blend in no matter how bold the color is without clashing or taking away from the suit.

It also allows the opportunity to bring in additional colors with your shoes or bag without making your outfit look too busy.

Find more suits here.

Skirt

No matter the style of your grey shirt, pairing it with a skirt will create an elegant, feminine outfit. If you want a more casual idea, pair a grey T-shirt with a mini or midi skirt. Wearing a casual top with a more formal bottom has become increasingly popular over the last few years.

If you have a skirt in your closet that is quite busy, or you aren’t sure what to pair it with, odds are a grey shirt will create a seamless look with it.

Save these midi skirts.

Plaid Shirt

A classic combo you have probably seen is pairing a grey shirt with a plaid or flannel shirt. This combination is popular for a reason. The grey shade blends in with the different colors of the overshirt while letting the colors of the checkered pattern pop and make an impact.

Check out these flannel shirts.

Long, Flowy Cardigan

For a more casual look that is still cozy, layering a long cardigan over a grey shirt, especially a grey t-shirt, creates an outfit that you will want to wear all day. Whether your cardigan is a simple knit pattern, or has an eye-catching pattern, a grey shirt creates a perfect backdrop for it.

Discover these chunky cardigans.

Brown Pants

Despite grey having cool undertones and brown having warmer undertones, combining the two creates a sophisticated, chic outfit. The two different color shades create a nice contrast without being too loud or competing with one another.

Find more looks to wear with brown pants here.

Green Pants

Green pants, especially earth-tone green pants blend nicely with a grey shirt to create an earthy, nature-inspired look that shines for any season. These earth tones are further elevated by pairing them with brown shoes or boots and accessories.

Here are more ideas on how to style your green pants.

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About the Author: Shelby Bonner

Shelby Bonner is a freelance graphic designer and writer who is passionate about fashion, and ethical, environmentally friendly fashion. She enjoys finding new brands, and following the latest styles each season.

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