That is the time of 12 months after we’re just about carried out searching for winter and never fairly prepared to consider spring vogue, so I’ve been updating a few of my outdated 5 Methods To Put on posts to assist us get a bit of extra mileage out of our winter wardrobe necessities, and as we speak it’s all concerning the gray sweater! Not solely am I sharing 5 methods to put on this versatile piece, I’m exhibiting each of the appears—Then and Now—and the way I up to date them for 2025!
Each lady in all probability has a gray sweater or two, so you possibly can in all probability store your closet and recreate these appears with out shopping for something new, however I’ll nonetheless hyperlink up what I’m carrying below every image. And if gray isn’t your factor, you possibly can substitute one other impartial like ivory or camel or taupe for many of those appears.
You may additionally like: 5 Methods to Fashion a Camel Coat and 5 Methods to Fashion a Black Vest. Additionally, Then and Now: Gray Denim + Burgundy Sweater.
5 Methods to Fashion a Gray Sweater Redux
I printed the unique 5 Methods to Fashion a Gray Sweater again in January of 2020, and I wrote a submit for every outfit, however this time I’m placing all of them collectively in a single submit for simple reference. I additionally up to date these 2020 appears in 2022, so I’m going to incorporate these all right here, as properly.
#1. Then: Mother About City
For my first outfit, I used to be going for a casual-chic monochromatic look. I styled a gray cashmere crewneck sweater with a black puffer vest, inky black skinny denims, and gray/black trainers. I don’t assume I wore these sneakers very a lot, though I distinctly bear in mind them and making an attempt to make them work with informal outfits. All that to say, I’m undecided I actually cherished this have a look at the time, and I positively don’t like it now.
THEN (2020): gray crewneck sweater // black skinny denims // gray trainers // black puffer vest
I up to date that look in 2022 with this subsequent outfit, which nonetheless appears pretty present, though the size of the denims appears a bit of off to me now. These Constancy denims had been a slim straight ankle jean, which appears extra like a crop by as we speak’s requirements, however the washed black end provides a pleasant up to date contact (versus the extra dressy black skinnies within the authentic look), and the VEJA Esplar is a shoe I nonetheless have in my closet.
THEN (2022): gray turtleneck sweater // washed black slim straight leg denims // VEJA sneakers // black puffer vest
Now: Mother About City
For as we speak’s look, I pulled out my AG Mari slim straight ankle denims within the washed black. These are about two inches longer than the Constancy pair wore in 2022, and so they look extra fashionable to my eye, although the tendencies lean extra in direction of relaxed silhouettes proper now. I really feel like this reduce is extra flattering on me than the broader, extra relaxed straight leg types.
NOW: Caslon Rib Turtleneck (S) // vegan leather-based puffer vest (S) // AG Mari (29) // adidas Spezial (8) // rag & bone belt (M) // comparable bag // swirl bangle bracelet // chunky hoops
To that, I added my vegan leather-based puffer, which is a really of-the-moment look—not simply due to the vegan leather-based, however the puffier puffer (lol) makes it look extra present than the older ones above.
I virtually wore the identical VEJA sneakers, however I made a decision to alter it up with the adidas Spezial, since gum sole sneakers are having a second. My denims are type of a secure alternative, and the turtleneck is fairly basic, so including a classy shoe retains the look recent and fashionable.
The chunky equipment (swirl bangle bracelet and chunky hoops) additionally assist to replace the look, and I made certain to put on a belt, as that provides a sophisticated contact and belts are very a lot on development proper now.
#2. Then: Winter Date Evening
The second outfit within the authentic sequence was a winter date night time look with a gray turtleneck, coated denim, and an announcement coat. (I didn’t preserve the leopard coat. As I stated on the time, it was simply too excessive for my understated sense of fashion, and I don’t dwell the lifetime of the girl that owns that coat… Which remains to be true!) And it actually doesn’t look as recent and enjoyable to me now because it did on the time. That was the peak of leopard all the things, as I recall.
I’m additionally cringing at these coated black skinnies paired with the burgundy suede pumps, and the lengthy layer necklace additionally dates this look. Isn’t it humorous how our eyes modify over time?
THEN (2020): coated black skinny denims // gray Tools turtleneck (S) // burgundy suede pumps // leopard fake fur coat // lengthy layer necklace
In 2022, I recreated that outfit with my Vince Crop Leggings for extra of an upscale feel and appear. I additionally went with a v-neck sweater as a substitute of a turtleneck, and a shorter black fake fur jacket as a substitute of the lengthy leopard print coat. I modified up the jewellery fairly a bit right here, as properly—I went for a crystal teardrop earring with an understated bezel station necklace. And I nonetheless added a burgundy suede pump, however this outfit appears a bit of extra basic to my eye.
THEN (2022): Vince Weekend V-Neck in Metal (S) (finances choice) // Vince Crop Legging (M) (choice) // burgundy pumps (8) // fake fur jacket // crystal drop earrings // bezel station necklace // hyperlink bracelet
Now: Winter Date Evening
For my up to date look, I even have two—I recreated each! For the 2020 outfit, I swapped out the coated skinnies for a pair of coated flares, and I really nonetheless have that Vince v-neck sweater, so I wore that once more right here.
Vince Weekend V-Neck in Metal (S) (finances choice) // KUT from the Kloth Ana Coated Flare Denims (6) // Stuart Weitzman Naomi Bootie (8.5) // Sanctuary fake fur jacket (S) // triple chain necklace // swirl bangle bracelet // chunky hoops // Hammitt VIP
My Sanctuary fake fur coat is a pleasant replace to the one with the chevron sample, and fairly than a pop of shade within the shoe, I went for a dramatic suede pointy toe kitten heel sock boot. These are a serious splurge, and I’m having bother discovering an identical for much less choice, however I went forward and photographed the look as a result of I believe this reveals a extra fashionable look than a pop of crimson towards an in any other case monochromatic look. That’s not as a lot of a factor proper now. I do have crimson sneakers, however I like them higher to decorate up my blue denims and extra informal tops than with an all black outfit. (See an instance HERE.)
Right here’s the look with out the jacket. I added a triple chain necklace and the swirl bangle bracelet and chunky hoops, in addition to the belt, so it’s an entire look even with out the coat. And I carried my Hammitt VIP crossbody as a clutch. I believe the textured leather-based and edgy gunmetal {hardware} provides a pleasant additional one thing to the outfit, however I may also see including a sample or a lighter shade bag to interrupt it up.
I additionally did an identical look to the 2022 look with black pants, however this time as a substitute of the Vince Crop Leggings, I wore the SPANX Good Match Ponte Flare Pants. And in step with the unique outfit, I went with a daring crimson kitten heel slingback—though the pop of crimson with an all black outfit isn’t actually a present look. The shoe itself is present, however I’d in all probability go for my black croc-embossed Vince kitten heel slingbacks with this outfit as a substitute. The croc embossed texture provides a pleasant element to the look with out drawing all the eye to the toes, and it retains the look monochromatic.
Vince Weekend V-Neck in Metal (S) (finances choice) // SPANX Good Match Ponte Flare Pants (M Petite) // Sam Edelman Bianka Slingbacks in Deep Scarlet (8.5) // Sanctuary fake fur jacket (S) // triple chain necklace // swirl bangle bracelet // chunky hoops // Hammitt VIP
Which look do you want higher—the coated denim or the pants? I really feel like I’m a bit of over the coated denim. I really feel just like the pants look extra fashionable, and I just like the quiet luxurious side of this re-examination… however in all probability with the textured slingbacks or the suede booties from above.
#3. Then: White Denim for Winter
For my third look, I styled a gray sweater and white denims outfit for fall or winter, and I added a plaid blanket scarf and snakeskin booties for shade and texture. Oh, how I cherished these snakeskin booties, haha! They appear so dated to me now, however they had been good boots in 2020… And the fitted denim jacket is certainly a blast from the previous, as properly.
THEN (2020): Vince Camuto denim jacket // gray cashmere crewneck // white skinny denims // snake print booties // plaid scarf
In my 2022 replace, I modified out my white skinny denims for cropped flares, and I went with impartial booties as a substitute of the python. I additionally went with a barely longer and extra boxy denim jacket, and I went means overboard with that scarf! My phrase.
THEN (2022): Plaid Scarf // Reformation sweater (M) // Mom Insiders (28) // Marc Fisher Alva Booties (8) // KUT from the Kloth Jacqueline Denim Jacket (S) // Gucci sunnies (choice) // comparable tote (choice)
Now: White Denim for Fall/Winter
For my fashionable replace, I went an entire different path and ditched the denim jacket totally. A denim jacket with a cashmere sweater and scarf appears incongruous to me, and denim jackets aren’t as a lot of a factor proper now. If they’re, they’re huge and outsized—a glance I’m not loopy about. So I went with a protracted wool coat as a substitute. This appears far more present to my eye.
comparable gray coat (S) // comparable sweater // PAIGE Leenah Trouser Denims (29) // Aquatalia boots (8) // comparable belt // chunky hoops
Not solely is the fashion of the coat extra present, however the monochromatic look with shades of gray and white actually retains it recent and up-to-date.
And the white trouser denims are a pleasant replace to the crop flares and white skinnies, particularly for winter. I occurred to have a pair of taupe booties I’ve saved round, and so they work completely with this, however I don’t have a hyperlink as a result of they’re from final 12 months or the 12 months earlier than.
And since I wore a shawl within the authentic appears, I did throw on my Burberry scarf only for the enjoyable of it—this is able to make extra sense with the coat, in fact! We considered it after we bought again inside.
#4. Then: Cozy & Informal
The 4th outfit within the authentic sequence was an excellent informal look with a puffer jacket, ripped denims, and hiker boots. I actually like the mix of the sunshine wash denims, medium gray sweater, and gray climbing boots; and the washed crimson jacket is a enjoyable pop of shade.
THEN (2020): gray Tools turtleneck (S) // MOTHER Looker Ankle Fray Skinny Denims (28) // Caslon hiker boots // REI crimson puffer
After I up to date that look two years later, I didn’t have gray boots, hiker fashion or in any other case, so I went with my go-to vogue sneakers on the time. I selected a extra muted shade for the puffer jacket, but it surely nonetheless provides a pleasant distinction of colours to the in any other case impartial look. These denims had been supposedly extra of a slim straight than a thin, however they nonetheless look fairly skinny!
THEN (2022): gray Tools turtleneck (S) // AGOLDE Toni slim straight ankle denims (28) // P448 John (39) // Barbour puffer jacket // pearl earrings // hyperlink bracelet
Now: Cozy & Informal
I really don’t have a brief puffer jacket proper now, imagine it or not! And the one informal jacket I’ve in a shade is my crimson Helly Hanson insulated rain coat, which is bought out, so I made a decision to put on the colour in my sneakers, and I simply wore a black quilted vest over the turtleneck sweater. I really nonetheless have the Tools turtleneck I’m carrying above, however I made a decision to shoot this look with a extra accessible choice—this Caslon ribbed turtleneck in the dead of night gray heather. (It’s low stock, however the medium gray heather is absolutely stocked.)
Caslon Rib Turtleneck (S) // Cooper Quilted Vest (S) // PAIGE Leenah Ankle (29) // PUMA Straightforward Rider Classic (8.5) // chunky hoops
These PAIGE Leenah huge leg ankle denims are a brand new wardrobe addition, and I believe they’re actually enjoyable with sneakers, for a change from my regular slim straight ankle denims or lengthy flares. They do add some visible weight however after I preserve the remainder of the outfit in proportion, I believe it really works.
And whereas the “pop of crimson” isn’t as a lot of a factor proper now, I prefer it higher with the sneakers and blue denims than I do with the slingbacks and all black outfit. I believe I’d prefer it even higher with lighter colours on high… possibly a white jacket on high of that gray sweater?
#5. Then: Monochrome with Pop of Purple
Right here we’re once more with the pop of crimson… haha! I ended that sequence again in January 2020 with this monochromatic winter date night time outfit. I paired suede over the knee boots with black skinny denims, and I wore a basic cashmere crewneck with my leather-based moto on high. Then I added a crimson crossbody with silver chain element for a bit of pizazz. I really actually just like the crimson bag on this look, fairly than within the footwear… and I certain do want I’d saved that bag.
THEN (2020): gray cashmere crewneck (S) // AG Farrah (28) // Bernardo leather-based moto // Stuart Weitzman OTK boots // Michael Kors crossbody
I simply didn’t attain for it a lot, and it will definitely made it to the donate bin. Now, I notice, I don’t also have a crimson bag. I believe I must treatment that. Additionally, I actually cherished that leather-based jacket, but it surely began to look worn and I handed it on, as properly.
To alter issues up a bit in 2022, I wore my black skinnies with knee boots as a substitute of OTK boots, and I went with a fake suede moto fairly than the leather-based jacket, though I nonetheless had all of the elements of the primary have a look at the time. I really nonetheless actually like this outfit, however doesn’t really feel as recent and fashionable because it did then.
THEN (2022): gray cashmere crewneck (S) // AG Farrah (28) // Sam Edelman boots (8) // KUT from the Kloth Quinn Fake Suede Moto (S) // Michael Kors crossbody
Now: Monochrome with Pop of Purple
Since I don’t have a crimson bag, I recreated this look with crimson sneakers, however as I stated earlier than, we aren’t actually doing this proper now… the monochrome with pop of crimson factor. I imply, you actually can if you happen to prefer it, however the function of updating these outfits is to indicate one thing that appears extra present, so I can’t say that is my favourite of those appears. I even tried it again within the fall with this informal look, and I believe it really works higher with the blue denims, however I nonetheless felt on the time that my toes had been arriving earlier than I did. I believe I’ll like them higher with gray or white on high. The crimson and black creates such a stark distinction.
AllSaints Orten Leather-based Bomber (8) // Caslon Rib Turtleneck (S) // PAIGE Leenah Trouser Denims (29) // Sam Edelman Bianka Slingbacks (8.5) // rag & bone belt (M) // comparable bag // chunky hoops
These sneakers labored rather well with this outfit, by means of instance. That’s how I’d do a pop of crimson with the slingback pumps as we speak.
Sanctuary stripe sweater (S) // comparable denims // Sam Edelman slingback pumps (8) // hinge bracelet // comparable hoops // necklace set // Coach bag
Bonus Seems to be
You understand me, I can by no means depart properly sufficient alone, so listed here are a couple of extra appears with gray sweaters that I’ve worn recently…
This cardigan sweater is a really mild gray, and I like the way it appears paired with the darker gray flare denims. (Sorry, I now it’s spendy! I bought mine on sale, and I anticipate it’s going to go on sale once more… possibly even for President’s Day Weekend. I’ll control it.
The monochromatic look may be very a lot on development, as is the quick v-neck cardigan worn as a pullover, as proven right here. The black boots are a bit of heavy, however I like how they work with my hair to bookend the look. For a lighter look, I might attempt these taupe Aquatalia boots with this.
Vince Donegal Cardigan (S) // MOTHER Weekend Flares in Wished! (29) (choice) // comparable boots
And each of those appears characteristic a gray turtleneck, blue denims, black boots, and a black vest. It’s an outfit method that I repeat again and again.
LEFT: comparable sweater // Cooper Quilted Vest (S) // MOTHER Weekender in Layover (29) // comparable boots // comparable belt
RIGHT: Halogen Funnel Neck Sweater (S) // Rowan Puffer Vest (S) // PAIGE Laurel Canyon Flares (29) // comparable boots (8) // comparable belt
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