5 Surprising Ways To Wear A Grey Sweatshirt (PHOTOS)

5 Surprising Ways To Wear A Grey Sweatshirt
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A few years ago I stumbled upon a James Perse sample sale. Known for great knits and soft tees, I couldn't resist. I found a grey sweatshirt in the men's section -- sized small, it was just slouchy enough without being bulky. I would never have guessed that it would become such a staple in my wardrobe: during the week I wear it with leather pants and floral pencil skirts to tone down the sexy, and on the weekends it is the perfect topper to my mom-uniform of black jeans and motorcycle boots.

The best thing about a grey sweatshirt is that you probably already own one. And if you don't, it's as easy to find as a white tee. The trick to styling this versatile piece is to make sure it's thin enough to layer under other items, like a strapless dress (seriously!) or with pajama pants and a structured blazer. Check out the five ways we styled our Senior Marketing Manager, Brooke Stein. And don't forget to share your ideas for how to wear a grey sweatshirt in the comments below.

Brooke Stein: 5 Ways
Look 1(01 of09)
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"These pants are everything!"Theyskens' Theory "Jabine" Blazer, $525, Piamita Silk Print Harem Pant, $260 available at Intermix, Eel Box Clutch, $395 available at Net-A-Porter, Schutz "Delta" Pumps, $154 at Madisonlosangeles.com
Look 2(02 of09)
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"It's not every day that I bust out my sequined booty shorts. But when I do, I keep everything else super basic and treat the shorts as my main accessory."Veda "Jasper" Jacket, $737 available at thisisveda.com, ASOS Hot Pants With Mex Tex Sequins, $80
Look 3(03 of09)
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"The feminine shape of this dress paired with sophisticated heels is perfection. It's very demure on top but then you look down and think sex kitten!"Theyskens' Theory "Dystie" Dress, $695, Rene Caovilla Heels at NeimanMarcus.com
Look 5(04 of09)
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"This is alot of color, but the grey sweatshirt tones it down."Theory "Duria" Neon Silk Sleeveless Top, $190, ASOS Blazer In Floral Print, $116, J.Brand Lilac Skinny Jeans, $169
Look 4(05 of09)
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"I love bold prints and vibrant colors. Throw a gray sweatshirt on top to pull it all together and you have a unique, but professional work look."Theyskens' Theory Printed Blouse, $495 available at Bergdorf Goodman, House of Harlow 1960 "Marley" Clutch In Sky Croco, $199 available at The Trend Boutique, Zimmermann "Speakeasy" Mosaic Skirt, M. Patmos for Manolo Blahnik heels at ManoloBlahnik.com
James Perse Heathered Fleece Scoop Neck Top, $125(06 of09)
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C&C Hi-Loopy French Hi-Low Sweatshirt, $108 (07 of09)
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James Perse Boyfriend Baseball Pullover, $135(08 of09)
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Club Monaco "Grace" Sweatshirt, $89(09 of09)
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