Grey can be overlooked but it is one of the easiest shades/colours to work with to achieve a subtle but sophisticated aesthetic. Grey is muted and is a great base to build on as it’s neutrality works with a myriad of colours. Here are 10 go to grey outfit colour combos that will refocus your attention to grey.
Grey
Grey monochromatic outfits may sound boring in theory, but they are great when executed correctly. With monochrome looks, paying attention to texture, patterns, and contrast is essential. To create some dimension, think about pairing different textures and materials, such as smooth leather with croc-effect leather, to create depth and avoid a flat look. The beauty of grey is that it comes in every shade from the lightest, almost white, to the darkest, almost black; use this to your advantage to create interesting contrast by pairing different shades of grey together. Lighter greys will add a lighthearted, relaxed layer, and darker shades will add impact.
Green
Grey looks great with green; this combination is fresh and clean. Grey will work well in bringing out the vibrancy of green, so experiment with vibrant greens with soft, cold greys. Charcoal and lighter green will also lend to a great contrast. As grey is neutral, you can experiment with all shades of green with grey; remember to work with tones for a cohesive combination.
Blue
Blue of all shades works very well with grey; different shades will be essential in creating the overall mood of your aesthetic. Navy blue with a light grey will create a warm look, but pairing navy with a deep shade of grey will create a more dramatic feel. Duckegg with a light grey shade will create a soft, pastel look. Royal blue and light grey will offer a saturated but contrasted approach to this combo. As you can see, this combo provides endless pairings; the key to pairing the tones together, a general rule of thumb, is pairing cool greys with cool blues and warm greys with warm blues.
Pink
Pink and grey are classic pairings and work well together in different tones and shades. The warmth of pink helps to dilute some go grey’s coolness resulting in a balanced, neutral combo. You can have fun with shades of pink here, as they will all work well with grey, from pale pastel pinks to deeply saturated fuchsia.
White
Grey and white are a timeless combination. They are both neutrals, and pairing them creates a nice sophisticated contrast; the darker the grey, the higher the contrast, so keep this in mind. Grey and white are versatile and can be used as a base to pair with any other colour.
Purple
Purple can be tricky to work with; however, grey works with all shades of purple. Light greys look lovely paired with lavenders and lilacs for a soft, elegant look. Dark greys work well with deeper shades of purple, such as aubergine, grape and eggplant, for a sophisticated look; finally, neutral greys will work with all hues of purple.
Yellow
Yellow is the quickest way to brighten any grey outfit. The two will balance each other out, and the relaxed sophistication of grey allows flexibility to add as much yellow as desired without looking too jovial. This pair is exciting and cheery but chic when appropriately proportioned. The easiest way to work with this pair is to make the base of the outfit grey and use yellow to accessorise, such as a grey dress paired with a yellow scarf, heels and a bag. You can also go the other way and go for a yellow base but choose to mellow it with grey accents.
Black
It sounds basic, but grey and black are a timeless, chic duo. This combo is popular for professional settings due to the sophistication it exudes. You can play around with different shades of grey to lighten up the aesthetic and dilute some of the seriousness for non-professional settings. This neutral pairing is elegant, always works well and will never go out of style. I recommend lighter shades of grey if you want to have dimension and contrast in your outfit, as very dark shades of grey can look like black and make your look fall flat.
Red
Red is a classic colour, and when paired with grey, its brightness is diluted and balanced, leaving a polished, sophisticated aesthetic. Less is more with this combination; I would pair these two colours with a grey outfit, be it a grey dress, and then add in accents of red such as a red bag, red heels or a red scarf. This combination can work the other way around but remember, red can be quite an aggressive colour, so be sure to keep shades in mind to ensure that the grey accents still garner equal attention.
Beige
This may sound like the ultimate dull pairing, but grey and beige can look warm and create a harmonious soft aesthetic. The warmth of beige pairs well with the coolness of grey. To keep the look minimal, pair lighter shades of both colours together for a clean, fresh look. Consider pairing a stone or sand tone with dark charcoal if you want some contrast.
Until next time,
Unique
