Ok, gray tops may not be the boldest statement …but…we all love them. They’re such a closet staple when it comes to throw-on-and-go or, more importantly,  throw-on-and-don’t-go. Amiright?

Cozy gray tops with a bit of detail beyond your basic tee? SHUT UP. Easiest closet piece hands down. I’ve rounded up some current great finds that may not take you to your fanciest event but will get you through the winter for every other occasion. It’s ok. We’re stocking up, too. #cozyeverything

Oh wait. But first! First let’s talk about a couple of styling options I like to use to help take our go-to top to the next level.

Styling Suggestions To Take Gray Up a Notch

Essentially, we love gray tops because they go with everything. BUT, I find the way I love them best and the way to bump their styling up a bit is to follow through with a couple easy tips.

The Monochromatic Look

Depending on the value of the gray top in question (ie. how light or dark the gray is) determines which color jeans compliment it best. I love sticking with a medium or light wash jean for those lighter gray tops and a darker wash jean for the darker grays. To keep the look on point wear a similar light or dark shoe (sneaker, boot, etc.)

This idea works beautifully with gray jeans, too, and keeps the outfit cool and monochromatic. If you can pull off white jeans, that’s also a gorgeous option. Think white sneakers and a camel overcoat. Bam. So fashion-y.

Outfit Details

Top – Gibson Twist Front Cozy Fleece Pullover – I’ve gotten SO much wear out of this top that I bought last winter. I’m so glad it’s still in stock. It’s amazingly cozy. It runs a little big in the body though so you might size down, but the arms and shoulders are TTS. Wearing Medium Petite (boxy in the body but don’t think I’d size down because of the arms.)

Jeans (similar) – LOFT Modern Skinny Jeans in Destructed Light Indigo – LOFT has just been impressing me over the last year or so and their jeans are great. I find they run TTS. Love the wash on these.

Boots – Marc Fisher Yommi Chelsea Boot – I didn’t realize how much I’d wear a taupe bootie until I got one. These are more winter friendly than the pair I have on. SO cute.

Contrast Chic

I do wear a ton of black jeans and to make my gray tops work well in this situation I tend to choose sleeker accessories, like a dark black ankle boot, a black moto jacket, or black over-the-knee boots. I kind of pretend my top is black and wear what I would wear with a chic all-black look. This helps to dress up even the coziest gray top a little, so people don’t know that you slept in it the night before. What? I mean…I never do that.

Outfit Details

Top – Gibson Twist Front Cozy Fleece Pullover – I’ve gotten SO much wear out of this top that I bought last winter. I’m so glad it’s still in stock. It’s amazingly cozy. It runs a little big in the body though so you might size down, but the arms and shoulders are TTS. Wearing Medium Petite (boxy in the body but don’t think I’d size down because of the arms.)

Jeans – Madewell Cali Demi Boot – These are some of my newest favorites. They’re a demi boot cut aka cropped flare and I adore them. They’re great over a sock boot or chelsea boot and great with flats and mules. They’re so comfy and a nice addition to all my skinny jeans.

Boots – Kendall + Kylie Finley Boot – THESE are fabulous. I was looking for a dressy black boot and these are killer. The pointed toe and slim ankle are just so flattering and badass. I love them.

Shop Current Gray Tops

Hope everyone is staying warm and cozy!

xo,

L

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