Classic Style: How to Wear a Grey Vest

I’ve already talked about how stylish you can look with a green military vest. Today I’m going to talk about the gray waistcoat, something that gives a very different, cozy and laid-back feel and is particularly suitable for pairing with your typical business-casual outfit. Many of these gray vests that I am going to talk about are made of wool, which makes your entire outfit look much more professional and attractive. What you are about to see are some really nice gray vest outfit ideas that I have collected for you. Let’s get in right away.

Gray waistcoat with dark blue and white striped long-sleeved t-shirt

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I’ve always talked about the navy and white striped long sleeve t-shirt being a very iconic piece of clothing in the casual wear world. However, to put together a slightly more formal outfit centered around the striped t-shirt, you will need the help of a gray longline waistcoat. Wear them with black chinos and a pair of black suede heels to complete this attractive business casual look.

Long heather gray waistcoat with black bell sleeve blouse

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To create this more stylish layered outfit, you can wear a bell sleeve black chiffon blouse and a heather gray longline waistcoat over it. Wear a pair of blue badly ripped skinny jeans to look trendy and stylish. Wear a pair of black suede heels with ankle straps and round toes with the shoes to complete the look.

White button down shirt, black chinos and gray longline waistcoat

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Most of you who like to dress semi-formally for the office should already be very familiar with the combination of a white t-shirt and black chinos. To upgrade your already pretty outfit, you can wear a mottled gray longline vest over your white shirt. With the shoes, you can wear a pair of black ballet flats to look simple and elegant.

Blush pink turtleneck with gray longline waistcoat

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To achieve this slightly ladylike look, you need to use some pink in your outfit. For example, you can wear a pink turtleneck with a gray long vest over it. Pair them with badly ripped black skinny jeans and a pair of black and white low-top classic Converse for a stylish and youthful touch.

Gray faux fur waistcoat over matching wool knee length shift dress

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This is a super chic outfit that you might want to wear for a semi-formal event. To pull this outfit together, wear a gray wool knee length sheath dress with a gray faux fur waistcoat. Wear black leggings with a pair of black suede short heeled boots to add a feminine and elegant touch to the outfit.

Black knit hat with sweater and thick vest

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To create a very understated yet cozy and approachable look, here is a black and gray outfit that you might want to try. To achieve this look, wear a black chunky knit sweater with black skinny jeans and a pair of black ballet flats. Add a gray thick quilted vest and a black knitted hat to the mix to look cozier and more attractive.

Light gray faux fur vest with white chiffon blouse

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To look smart at work, you may need a fur vest. Just make sure you get a faux fur one so it not only looks good but does good too. Wear a white chiffon blouse with a gray faux fur waistcoat to complete this outfit. Pair them with black skinny jeans and a pair of black leather ankle boots to complete the outfit.

Gray quilted waistcoat with black and gray checked boyfriend shirt

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To achieve this stylish and boyish look, you can wear a black and gray plaid boyfriend shirt with a gray quilted zip-up waistcoat. For the rest of the outfit, you can wear black skinny jeans to look slim and tall. Complete the look with a pair of gray suede ankle boots.

Long wool waistcoat with ribbed heather gray chunky knit sweater

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Here’s a great all gray outfit that looks surprisingly refreshing and natural. As a top, you can wear a gray ribbed chunky knit sweater with a light gray wool longline vest. Pair them with gray heavily ripped skinny jeans. Even the high heels and the handbag are gray.

Long wool vest with a white sweater and skinny jeans

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Now let’s look at a cozy and elegant white and gray look. As a top, you can wear a white fitted sweater with a long gray wool vest over it. Wear dark blue ripped skinny jeans. Wear a pair of white heeled sandals with the shoes to make this outfit more refreshing.

Black fedora with faux fur waistcoat and chiffon blouse

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Here’s a pretty stylish and artistic outfit that can really make you stand out from the crowd. However, it is not as easy to put on as the other outfits mentioned. For a top, wear a white chiffon blouse with a gray faux fur vest. Pair them with a black fedora, black skinny jeans and a pair of black suede ankle boots to look stylish and sleek.

White relaxed fit skinny sweater and gray faux fur vest

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For a simple and cozy look, you can wear a loose fitting white button down shirt and a gray faux fur vest as a top. Pair them with black skinny jeans and a pair of gray suede ankle boots. Add a large black leather handbag to the mix for an elegant touch.

Gray floppy hat with matching waistcoat and white short jeans

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To achieve this unique and artistic look, you can wear a light gray ribbed sweater with a gray longline woolen vest as a top. Pair them with white cropped skinny jeans and a pair of gray suede heels. Complete the outfit with a gray floppy hat for an artistic touch.

White wide leg shorts and gray longline waistcoat

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For a stylish and breezy semi-formal event look, you can wear a white v-neck blouse and white cropped wide-leg pants. A gray longline waistcoat and a pair of white strappy open toe heeled sandals are a great pairing to have in your outfit.

I hope you enjoyed the gray vest outfit ideas I just talked about. For those of you looking for easy ways to upgrade your existing business casual outfits, the list above should provide good inspiration.