Gray men's jackets: how to choose and what to wear?

The men's clothing of the post-war years was boring and monotonous, but at that time no one paid attention to this fact, because people were faced with tasks of primary importance. The gray men's jacket, as an independent thing, appeared much later, in order to diversify the meager men's wardrobe. The idea was accepted unconditionally and found a lively response among the stronger sex.

Dressing people in Russia in European clothes is the merit of Peter the Great. The tsar himself, in a strict gray suit, was an example of male beauty and elegance. The gray color that came into fashion at that time never disappeared from sight again, and its wide range of colors allows every man to choose the option that suits him until today. The most common shades of gray are:

• smoky;
• light gray;
• concrete;
• steel;
• mouse;
• lead;
• squirrel;
• crushed stone (pebble) color;
• pearl.

Gray is neutral, so its shades suit almost everyone. The gray men's jacket takes pride of place in the men's wardrobe. Once in vogue, he never disappeared for a long time. Shades of gray are ideal for people with a cool type of appearance, namely:

• blue and steel shades of gray are in perfect harmony with gray hair and favorably set off gray eyes;
• for blondes with fair skin, when choosing a jacket shade, it is recommended to use a light gray palette to avoid contrast with the skin of the face;
• brunettes with a bright appearance and dark blond hair color should focus on pure gray tones when choosing clothes;
• For men with fair skin and blonde hair, a bow with a jacket of a very light or very dark shades of gray is suitable, so as not to create a feeling of blurry.

The era of intensive technology has brought about dramatic changes in all areas of human life, including the world of fashion. Today, men's fashion provides the strong half of humanity with complete freedom of choice in everything - from stylish hairstyles to clothes that destroy all stereotypes of harmony. Fashion trends respectfully bypassed the classic gray jacket, and the task of "what to wear it with" is successfully coped with by modern fashion designers who know how to combine the incongruous. Ensembles based on a gray jacket, created by today's stylists, surpass each other in beauty and style.

• Light gray blazer, burgundy crew-neck t-shirt, navy blue jeans without fading, white low expensive trainers - a good option for everyday walks, meeting with friends, girlfriend. The bow reflects the intellect and sense of style of the wearer of the costume.

• Light blue dress shirt, navy chinos, lead blazer. The outfit is complemented by a black belt, a dark blue tie with white vertical stripes, black shoes that add a touch of conservatism to the image. The ensemble presents an elaborate look for the modern deputy director of a solid campaign or for the person preparing for their first interview for a senior appointment.

• Gray Pebble Blazer, Pale Emerald Chinos, Black Crew Neck T-shirt, White Genuine Leather Sneakers - an excellent bow for informal events, looks stylish and expensive, reflects the impeccable taste of the owner.

• Milk white dress shirt, light gray blazer, hot yellow chinos with white belt, brown leather loafers - a suit for brave guys who understand what is good and what is bad. Ideal for going to the club.

• Jacket, tone - squirrel, white chinos, red gingham shirt, light brown genuine leather loafers, belt of the same color present a bow in classic restrained colors, which is suitable for working in the office or meeting with a beloved woman.

• Dress in a beige turtleneck and a gray blazer for a dressy look. will simplify the task of choosing a suit for evening walks in the fresh air in cool weather.

• Pale pink T-shirt, light gray blazer with shorts of the same color, white leather sneakers - a wonderful bow for a romantic meeting with your beloved in very hot weather.

A light gray plaid jacket is a real lifesaver for a man, as on its basis you can create a large number of new bows for work and leisure. Being neutral, gray allows you to experiment with contrasting and pastel colors. Distinguish between gray jackets in Scottish large and small cells, as well as wool.

A jacket in a large cage looks elegant, therefore, it allows the choice of additions to boring shades to create a bow for an evening trip to the club or meeting with friends. Such additions can be:

• orange chinos;
• light blue skinny jeans;
• bright orange shirt, multi-color pocket square;
• White jeans;
• olive dress trousers with cuffs;
• distressed jeans;
• bright vests and sweaters;
• turtlenecks in rich colors;
• bright yellow chinos and more.

Bright ensembles characterize men who understand the intricacies of style, who know their own worth.

A light gray gingham blazer looks more formal and serves as the basis for creating a look for office work and business meetings. Consider teaming black pants with a black dress shirt to look classy but not particularly formal. The following additions can modify the classic image without breaking the style:

• navy blue turtleneck, navy blue trousers;
• white dress shirt, navy blue jeans without fading;
• dark brown chinos;
• plaid classic trousers to match the jacket;
• dark brown wool dress pants, and many other non-defiant shades.

Wool items have such properties as practicality, convenience, versatility. You can wear a shirt, a T-shirt, a turtleneck or a sweater under a woolen jacket, it is great for creating classic ensembles, as it can be combined with a variety of pastel colors, including 2 bright ones - white and black. Each look, based on a gray wool jacket, will be unique and elegant in its own way, if it is complemented by:

• blue tapered classic trousers;
• peach chinos;
• dark gray (black) classic trousers;
• black turtleneck with a high neck;
• crimson shirt in a small cage;
• white dress shirt with small polka dots;
• white chinos;
• pistachio cargo pants and more.

Ensembles with a gray woolen jacket are usually complemented by dark brown shoes.

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