The Fashion-Girl Way to Style Gray Jeans
With the variety of jeans on the market these days, figuring out how to wear your favorite denim at all hours and for any occasion is a snap. From classic styles such as skinny jeans to unique colors and designs, there's one style that often flies under the radar—gray jeans. For the moments when you don’t want to wear your classic blues, this neutral option—which comes in a broad spectrum of shades—will go seamlessly with whatever you wear.
Of course, no matter how dark or light of a pair you have, a pair of gray-tinged jeans can completely change your look, imbuing it with an air of mystery. With that in mind, if you aren’t sure where to get started or you want a few refreshing ways to style your gray jeans, let us help you. We pulled together ensembles from our favorite It girls for you to keep in your back pocket (no pun intended). Scroll down to see them all below, and don’t forget to do some shopping while you’re at it.
Style Tip: While it’s still cold out, opt for a monochromatic look with a pair of dark-wash gray jeans and a coordinated puffer coat.
Style Tip: A pair of kick-flare jeans with a raw hem will feel more polished with a sleek trench.
Style Tip: One color that always pops with gray? Red.
Style Tip: Trade in your denim blues with a pair of gray jeans for any casual ensemble.
Style Tip: Wear an updated take on a classic blazer to give this classic outfit formula a modern update.
Style Tip: Deep-hued gray jeans will feel perfect for your transitional outfits, like this one featuring an off-the-shoulder sweater.
Style Tip: A heather-gray tee with a pair of faded gray jeans? Yes, please.
Style Tip: A striped button-down shirt with gray jeans is the essential ensemble for a casual Friday that'll take you from the office to happy hour.
Style Tip: Cozy up in a cool gray sweater for an easy monochromatic outfit.
Style Tip: Camouflage is everywhere right, and it’ll look amazing with a pair of dark gray jeans.
Style Tip: We’re loving the snake print trend that’s taken over lately, and with a pair of gray jeans, it looks extra edgy.
Style Tip: Tuck your jeans into a pair of taller boots and wear them under a longline coat for a look that’s ready for spring showers.
Style Tip: Want to let your bright boots stand out? Wear a pair of dark gray jeans and a black sweater for an easy contrast that makes an impact.
Up next, fresh new casual outfits you can wear with jeans.

Dale Arden Chong is the Senior Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com, where she edits and reports on the latest trends, labels, and designers in the fashion space to bring you the best items that will elevate your wardrobe. She has a robust knowledge of high-quality design, construction, and materials based on testing hundreds of products over her eight-plus years in the industry, writing stories for Glamour, Who What Wear, Entertainment Tonight, and others. Dale graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Communication Design. In 2015, she was a finalist for the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Award.