overshirt · grey
What to Wear with Grey Overshirt
Grey overshirt goes best with white, black or dark brown shoes, and navy, black or burgundy bottoms. Two neutrals with clear contrast: grey and white always sit well together.
Outfits
Ways to wear grey overshirt
Different ways to wear grey overshirt: all-neutral, with an accent colour, tonal or layered, depending on what the piece allows.
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Smart casual · All-neutral
Casual · All-neutral
Casual · Layered
Smart casual · One accent colour
At a glance
Every top and shoe combination that works
The best three tops against the best three shoes. Each cell is rated as a whole outfit: the weakest pair decides.
| white sneakers | black sneakers | dark brown loafers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| navy chinos | Best89 |  Works74 |  Best89 |
| black pleated trousers |  Best80 | Best82 | Works60 |
| burgundy chinos | Best87 | Best84 | Best84 |
Piece by piece
Best colours for each part of the outfit
Shoes
- white · Two neutrals with clear contrast: grey and white always sit well together.
- black · Two neutrals with clear contrast: grey and black always sit well together.
- dark brown · Two neutrals with clear contrast: grey and dark brown always sit well together.
Bottoms
- navy · Grey and navy are both cool and quiet, a safe office pairing.
- black · Two neutrals with clear contrast: grey and black always sit well together.
- burgundy · Grey is a clean backdrop that lets burgundy read rich rather than loud.
Jackets and coats
- navy · Grey and navy are both cool and quiet, a safe office pairing.
- burgundy · Grey is a clean backdrop that lets burgundy read rich rather than loud.
- black · Two neutrals with clear contrast: grey and black always sit well together.
The piece
How to choose and wear a overshirt
A heavy shirt worn open like a light jacket, also called a shacket. It layers over tees and hoodies in spring and autumn.
How to choose
- Heavy cotton twill, wool or corduroy; thin shirting isn't an overshirt.
- Chest pockets and a straight hem.
- Olive, navy, brown and grey.
Common mistakes
- ✕Buttoned up and tucked in like a shirt.
- ✕Layered under a tight coat.
- ✕Too long, covering the seat entirely.
Care: Wash cold, hang dry; wool versions brush clean.
In a capsule: A men's capsule's in-between layer for spring and autumn.
The details
How to wear it and fabric
What makes the colours above look deliberate.
- How to wear it
- Worn open over a tee, like a light jacket.
- Fabric
- Mid-weight fabrics carry it from spring into autumn.
Avoid
What not to wear with grey overshirt
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Grey overshirt: quick answers
What colour shoes go with grey overshirt?
The best shoe colours to wear with a grey overshirt are white, black and dark brown. Two neutrals with clear contrast: grey and white always sit well together. Brown, navy, cream and beige also work.
What colour bottoms go with grey overshirt?
The best bottom colours to wear with a grey overshirt are navy, black and burgundy. Grey and navy are both cool and quiet, a safe office pairing. White, olive, beige and cream also work.
What colour jackets and coats go with grey overshirt?
The best jacket colours to wear with a grey overshirt are navy, burgundy and black. Grey and navy are both cool and quiet, a safe office pairing. Olive, dark brown, beige and brown also work. Be careful with grey and camel: a blazer is dressier than an overshirt, so the pairing only works in a deliberately mixed outfit. Colour-wise it works: head-to-toe grey is a clean tonal look; vary textures so it doesn't flatten.
Can you wear grey overshirt to the office?
Yes. A reliable office combination is grey overshirt, navy chinos, brown chelsea boots. Grey and navy are both cool and quiet, a safe office pairing.
When should you wear grey overshirt?
Grey overshirt works in spring and autumn and winter.
What are the most common mistakes with overshirt?
Buttoned up and tucked in like a shirt; Layered under a tight coat; Too long, covering the seat entirely.
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