What does mean?
Gray color in clothes is a rather frequent phenomenon. By itself, this color is the result of mixing black and white, and depending on the proportions there are different shades of it. That gray color is considered one of the basic office style. Strict skirts, trousers and jackets shades of this color is the best fit for the working days of business people.
However, such associations are not a reason to consider gray shades in clothes a sign of boredom and routine. With a properly selected ensemble, this color comes to life and makes the chosen image modern and stylish.
Although until recently, the gray color of clothing was associated with poverty, the lower classes of society, who could not afford other clothes than monotonous and bag-like. Today, with the advent of new trendy shades of this color, which are successfully demonstrated on the catwalks around the world, gray is gaining popularity and is popular with women and men of all ages.
Many people are so fond of this color for one of its features - neutrality. It is this gray property that allows you to easily combine it with many other colors. Therefore, the gray things in the wardrobe of every girl are quite versatile and practical. In contrast to the more rigorous and gloomy black, and elegant white, which are also considered neutral colors, gray shades look more soft and intelligent.
If we talk about the value of gray, then it is more likely a negative color. Boring people, monotonous everyday life is called gray. At all times, the gray color impersonal people, mixed them with the crowd, did not allow to stand out. But thanks to Coco Chanel, who began to use this color in her collections, the attitude to gray has changed. Although today the gray color itself is a bit boring, but in combination with fashionable colors and shades it is simply gorgeous and is able to mute the excessive brightness and saturation of other colors in the image if necessary.
Shades
Speaking of gray in clothes, each has its own associations and images. The fact is that each represents its own shade of this color that he likes or is more familiar with. In fact, the gray color has a lot of shades, thanks to which things acquire a stylistic orientation. Some colors are more suitable for a sporty or casual style, stylish and sophisticated evening dresses of gray are sewn from fabrics of other colors.
So, the most common shades of gray are:
- Pearl-gray color is perfect for people with warm shades in their appearance: skin of peach color or hair color of warm shades. Pearl shade causes the association of expensive, status things. Such a shade of gray looks very noble and makes you admire it as a real pearl.
Steel or metallic shade of gray in contrast to the first shade has a cold color. However, nobility he did not hold. Clothing steel shades firmly held on a fashionable top for a long time.
- The silver color is similar to the color of gray hair and is associated with wisdom. This light gray shade of turquoise refers to a cold color scheme.
- The shade of gray called "thundercloud" refers rather to dark gray. This color is independent and does not require additions. However, it would be nice to look this shade of gray with a different color from the same color range.The dark shade of gray is quite heavy, so it is better to save things of this color for the cold season.
- Another dark gray shade is called "gray harbor". Such a shade is quite strict and official, so the things of a dark gray shade “gray harbor” are perfectly suited for important meetings with business partners. The choice of this shade speaks to others about the seriousness of intentions and business attitude.
- The shade of gray called taup is a gray-brown color, which is similar to road dust. The choice of clothing of this shade indicates the presence of delicate taste. Taup color not one year appears on the catwalks in different interpretations. However, not all people perceive this color positively. For many, the dusty shade of gray is associated with poverty and worthlessness, since before clothes of this color were characteristic of the poor.
- The color of volcanic rock is a cold shade of gray, which attracts, but at the same time, removes from all the owner of the dress in this color range.
Who is going to?
Despite its versatility and neutrality, gray doesn’t suit everyone. Choosing clothes of gray shades it is important to pay attention to color in order to choose the right thing.
In order to determine which shade of gray is better to choose, you need to focus on your color type.
A color type is a combination of colors in a person’s appearance, more precisely, of his face: the color of his eyes, hair and skin. This concept has three indicators by which the color type is identified: warm-cold, clean-muffled, and light-dark. Based on these indicators, there are four color types, which are called seasons.
- Winter is a dark, cold and clear color type. People of this color type have dark hair of cold shades, snow-white or dark skin and brown, black, bright green or cold blue eyes. Of the shades of gray for the winter color type, silver or silver shades of gray can be called the most successful, as well as a gray-beige shade in the chosen image.
- Spring is a clean, warm and light color type. People of this color type tend to have hair of a golden, honey-brown or red color, a light shade of skin with a blush on the face and eyes of turquoise, light brown or blue. This color type is quite rare in life. People who belong to the spring color type, absolutely no shades of gray will do, the same can be said about black. Preference to them should be given pastel shades and warm colors. But if you still want to choose gray for your wardrobe, then it can only be silver-gray.
- Summer is a muffled, light and cold color type. Blondes also belong to this color type, but cold ashy and even white shades unlike spring warm tones, as well as brown-haired without a hint of a golden sheen in her hair. Eye color can be any, but always with a grayish tint. The skin is cold and pale in color, possibly with porcelain tint. For summer color type gray is the most successful color. It can be any shades of gray, but it is still worth giving more preference to cold varieties, as the color type is also cold. Therefore, it is not necessary to choose clothes in taupe or beige-gray colors.
- Autumn is a warm, muted and dark color type. In people of the autumn color type, hair with a golden hue or red, skin is similar to the spring color type, but without a blush, freckles are also characteristic. Eyes may be tinged with gold, green or brown. As in the case of the spring color type, not a single shade of gray is acceptable for people of this color type, but rather gold and brown are suitable. However, for people whose color type is difficult to determine between summer and autumn, you can choose clothes of blue-gray, gray-blue, pearl-gray shades.
How to combine?
Gray color in clothes goes well with most other colors as well as white or black. But with each color it will look different and perform different functions.
The combination of gray with shades of red or burgundy add to the image of solemnity and nobility. Red color looks particularly impressive as a supplement to the dominant gray. These can be accessories, manicure or red lipstick, as well as shoes.
Clothes in gray and yellow colors can never be boring. A calmer, cold yellow looks elegant in combination with gray. At the same time, bright shades of yellow with a gray that muffles it will make it possible to stand out from the crowd in a slightly unusual way.
The blue color in the ensemble with gray is often used in a business style, as well as for developing uniforms for workers or employees. Therefore, if the outfit is not chosen for everyday trips to work, you should choose other shades of blue and gray, which will not be the business color.
Instead of blue, you can choose the color of ultramarine, and from gray shades choose pearl or metallic. Also with the help of translucent silver fabrics or sequins you can vary the combination of these two colors.
Neutral colors, such as gray, white and black, are always ideally combined with each other. However, devoid of bright colors, such a combination of colors looks rather dull and formal, so it is perfectly suited for business style.
But the black and gray cell on a jacket in combination with a dress of bright shades will look quite different. Therefore, when creating images on the way out it is worth diluting classic colors with bright elements of clothing or accessories.
Brown and gray in tandem are again reminiscent of a business style. So black and white working days can be diluted with a combination of shades of dark brown and dark gray. Light shades of brown and beige in combination with any tones of gray look noble and stylish. By the way, in the Armani collections gray with beige is the signature combination of colors.
Carefully need to combine green with gray. Since green itself has a calm and boring emotional color, you should choose shades of this color close to turquoise or blue-green, fresh green color or choose green metallic to gray.
What to wear?
Gray color is universal and fits all. Due to the fact that it is combined with many other colors, it is easy for him to choose clothes in any wardrobe. For many men, gray predominates, especially if he is obliged to walk constantly in suits.
Gray color will be an excellent option for business and casual style images, but for special and solemn occasions you should save clothes of other colors. At such events, gray is acceptable only for elegant images designed to emphasize good forms, but it is better to give preference to outfits that allow you to stand out and shine.
In order to figure out what images you can make with gray clothes, consider the details of the wardrobe in gray tones.
A gray sweater will be a great all-rounder in any wardrobe. It can be combined with a strict business style, and with everyday. So a gray not long sweater of reserved cut and classical trousers or a pencil skirt will become an excellent combination for a campaign on work. For everyday walks suitable gray sweater of unusual shape or with the original large viscous. Bright scarf accessories and blue jeans or colorful pants will complement a casual look.
If there are gray boots in the wardrobe, then you can use them to create different images for any occasion. For dates, you can create a romantic look and wear gray suede boots and a dress of a lighter shade of gray. Unlike black shoes, gray boots look pretty easy, so they will look good with a silk dress in pastel colors.The combination of classic clothes and gray boots looks quite elegant.
A gray cardigan in the wardrobe of a girl gives her the freedom of imagination in choosing an image. In an office style with white blouses, trousers and skirts of a strict cut, the gray cardigan fits very well. But if you add to this image bright massive accessories or red shoes, then in this form you can go for a walk or meeting with friends.
A combination dress or a light chiffon dress with a floral print in combination with a gray cardigan will be an excellent option for meetings with your loved one. Having a gray dress in your wardrobe is an opportunity to look stylish at work, on a walk or on a date. It is universal and looks very elegant. Depending on the texture and style, you can choose the perfect image for any occasion: a satin dress is suitable for special occasions, a gray sheath dress is suitable for business meetings.
To add an image of originality and style, you can add a gray dress with bright accessories that match the color with this color. If we talk about jewelry, you can choose pearl products, as well as sets of white gold or turquoise. When choosing bright contrasting shoes, you can combine jewelry with the color of shoes.
These are just some items of wardrobe, which clearly show that with the help of accessories and the game of colors, you can choose a set with clothes or gray shoes absolutely for any event in life.
Stylish images
Excellent image for everyday style in the winter season. A gray sweater with a textured knit and a large collar of a lighter shade of gray is combined with shoes and a bag that are a little darker. A bright accent in the form of a short pink down jacket, leggings and gloves adds color and at the same time does not look wild and flashy due to the presence of gray.
Business style in gray will no longer be boring. It adds bright stylish accessories in red in the form of jewelry and handbags, which are matched in color to a pair of shoes. An official white blouse and gray midi skirt, complemented by a short sleeve trench coat, are perfect for business women.
Romantic style using gray shades looks very gentle. A gray summer skirt with a floral print echoes in color with a bag of the same tone. A jumper of pale pink color, chosen as a pair to gray, matched to shoes of a more saturated color. This entire romantic ensemble is perfectly complemented by pearl jewelery that emphasizes the femininity and refinement of the romantic nature.
And a little more stylish images.