Keep it (business) casual. Keep it cute. Gray is a sure bet to go with anything your closet dishes out. Take for instance this peach-colored blouse Jesi has on. It’s not her exact skin tone but the proximity to it compliments her natural coloring.

Jesi W. - Portland, Oregon

This man in summertime wintertime fine. Grey is a color you can never go wrong with. Warmer than your average black default item but still dark enough that it pairs well with 99. 9 percent of your closet.

K. Ita - Riverstate, Nigeria

It’s so easy to get stuck in black during the colder seasons, fortunately this woman found a way out of the darkness. Yes, she is wearing a long black coat but with the right hints of gray, it creates a nice balance. Plus, check out her yellow laces! Can I also point out the fact that in lieu of a beanie or some knitted hat, she opted for a classy fedora?  It’s all about options and alternatives people.

Ana Y. - Guadalajara, Mexico

Mmm… the classic gray V. Is there anything that this shirt does not go with? Even if this duffle coat (modern twist on the pea coat made for the British Royal Navy in the 1860s) were a bright lime green…  However, being that it is simply navy blue it works all the more. Speaking of this blue duffle, isn’t it just a great piece? As much as I adore the common pea coat, I’m glad to see a break from the norm in this one-of-a-kind jacket with wooden toggles in lieu of buttons.

Zach B. (@ZachIanBlank) - Portland, Oregon