We know that cardigans are some of the most versatile knitwear garments, but Is the grey color the most versatile outer layer color? Many stylists consider it to be very flexible because the grey color is neutral and combines well with almost any other color.
Why most cardigans come in a shade of grey?
A friend of mine recently asked me for some advice on what color cardigan to wear and he said, “Sometimes I see only gray cardigans on men and women wherever I go, and at times I see two in one day!” “Great observation Tom!”, I replied. Why do we so many cardigans in varying shades of gray or grey? By the way, both spellings are correct. “Grey” is the British English way of spelling and “Gray” is often an American way of spelling the word. Grey articles of clothing are often defined as a shade of black and white that has a neutral hue. Hence all the popular sayings “Shades of grey.”
Grey colored garments offer an infinite number of styling options
Luckily, gray outer layers can be incorporated with so many color palettes. Going from light and gentle gray to a rich, dark shade of gray, cardigans in these colors will go well with both, dark and light pieces. Dark denim, for example, will go just as well with a gray cardigan as the light pair of cords. If you want to “break the monotony”, you can easily pair your gray cardigan of any length with a red, pink, maroon, or mustard color of either middle or inner layer pieces. If you like to wear a cardigan in a working environment or as a part of your uniform, you can combine gray cardigans easily with a blue tie, red and black plaid shirt, or even a denim shirt as an inner layer. Because of its gentle and noninvasive hue, a gray cardigan will go well with any color shoes. You can wear it with your dark red suedes or light brown chukkas.
Grey cardigan sweaters for men
Gents all ages can wear gray cardigans as middle layers and not worry about the color scheme much. If the buttons of the cardigan match the belt color or the shoe color that is a plus but if not, it is not a biggie. They can still sport a tie of any color even if they are wearing a chunky, double-breasted cardigan. Men who like to wear turtle necks can easily sport a gray cardigan over it and still look phenomenal. Young boys look amazing in grey cardigans whether it is a preschool uniform or a college varsity cardigan sweater. Men’s lightweight, thin, summer cardigans are immensely popular as well.
Grey cardigan sweaters for women
Ladies can experiment with colors and lengths in a variety of ways when it comes to gray cardigans but they can also wear them in a style like in this picture. Denim, tank top, and a slightly oversized thin cardigan is perfect combo. Ladies have even more options to style their outfits any way they want when it comes to grey cardigans.
Remember ladies, the grey color has no rules. So, your red, green, or brown purse will go well with a grey sweater perfectly fine. Jewelry of any color or fabric will suit the grey hue top. Wearing a thin grey cardi on a tank top or just a bra like a shirt can look amazing and is perfect for Spring and Summer days. If you choose a long or a duster grey cardigan you will be able to embellish it with a belt of any color.
Nowadays, gray cardigans come in all shapes and sizes, long, duster, chunky knit, thin, double-breasted, and so on. The gray color is often considered a unisex one, so, men and women, boys and girls of any age will look great in a gray color cardigan. Another term that often comes up in the world of textile is “Heather Grey” and it simply refers to a blend of interwoven yarns of multiple shades of gray. Heather gray or grey cardigans are very popular in ribbed and long versions. Below, we’ve listed some of the popular gray color cardigans that are affordable and stylish if you are considering getting one. Click on the thumbnail photo in the table to see a larger image.
We have handpicked a few popular grey cardigans for men in the table below
| Style | Brand | Fabric/Yarn |
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Goodthreads Men’s Lightweight Merino Wool Cardigan Sweater | 100% Merino Wool |
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H2H Mens Casual Comfortable Fit Cardigan Sweater Shawl Collar Soft Fabric with Ribbing Edge | 55% Acrylic 45% Cotton |
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H2H Mens Casual Slim Fit Cardigans V-Neck Basic Designed Long Sleeve Button Down | 50% Cotton, 50% Polyester |
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H2H Mens Casual Slim Fit Cardigan Cable Knitted Sweater Thermal Button Down Closure | 100% Acrylic |
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Amazon Brand – Goodthreads Men’s Soft Cotton Cardigan Summer Sweater | 70% Cotton, 30% Nylon |
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Buttoned Down Men’s Standard Cashmere Cardigan Sweater | 100% Cashmere |
A few popular grey cardigan sweaters for women
| Style | Brand | Fabric/Yarn |
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Ferrtye Womens Oversized Chunky Open Front Cardigan Sweaters Cable Knit Long Sleeve Boyfriend Cardigan | 100% Acrylic |
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YIBOCK Womens Long Sleeve Open Front Waffle Chunky Knit Cardigan Sweater Outwear with Pockets | 85% Acrylic, 15% Spandex |
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Sidefeel Women Hooded Knit Cardigans Button Cable Sweater Coat | 25%Nylon,75%Rayon, Sherpa：1 |
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Amazon Essentials Women’s Classic Fit Lightweight Long-Sleeve V-Neck Cardigan | 55% Cotton, 25% Modal, 20% Polyester |
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Velvet by Graham & Spencer Women’s Dana Plush Boucle Cardigan | 39% Nylon, 28% Polyester, 26% Wool, 5% Alpaca, 2% Elastane |
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Misassy Womens Boho Open Front Cardigan Long Sleeve Striped Color Block Loose Knit Lightweight Sweater Coats | Soft, stretchy, breathable fabric |
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