It’s that time of year when the wardrobe starts the slow shift into another season. We’re focusing on men’s grey blazers for a couple of reasons: they’re neutral enough to work all year and they’re versatile enough to go from casual to dressy. The best men’s grey blazers are all featured in this buyer’s guide, selected based on reviews, price, style, and research.
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1. Tommy Hilfiger Soft Constructed Blazer
Pros:- Trusted name in men's fashion
- Imported design quality
- Comfortable
Cons:- Dry clean only
- High maintenance
- Sizing
We’re starting this list of men’s grey blazers with a coat that’s a bit darker, but still has the ability to be worn casual (i.e., with jeans, etc.). This is a “soft constructed” casual jacket so the shoulders are soft.
It’s 64 percent poly, 34 percent Rayon and two percent Spandex, so it will have a nice flexibility that lends itself to comfort. It’s a two-button, gabardine weave. The buttons are black with a lighter outer ring, making a nice contrast.
Two flap pockets on the jacket and a welt pocket at the chest. The lapel is notched and the vents are two side vents.
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2. Perry Ellis Men’s Slim Fit Linen Cotton End-On-End Suit Jacket
Pros:- Classic style
- Lightweight fabric
- Comfortable fit
Cons:- Limited color options
- High maintenance
- Sizing
This two-button grey blazer is also a bit on the darker side, with hues of brown in the gabardine fabric. It’s 65 percent poly, 35 percent viscose (also known as rayon).
It’s got a notched lapel and two straight flap pockets on the coat. On the back, it’s got side vents. Probably one of the more “office-ready” grey blazers on the list, but don’t be afraid to rock this jacket at any number of occasions. Get some use out of it!
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3. Jones New York Men’s 2 Button Blazer with Notch Lapel
Pros:- Lightweight fabric
- Fashionable design
- Formal or casual
Cons:- Minimal pockets
- Dry clean only
- High maintenance
This is a men’s light blazer in a great looking color and design combo. The colors in the fabric give plenty of flexibility for the pants: from dark to lighter jeans, grey to black slacks.
It’s 55 percent linen, 45 percent cotton and it’s got a notched lapel. It’s a two-button blazer with two flap pockets on the coat. The vent is a center split and the style is whatever you make of it. This is one of those jackets that you can mix things up in.
Buy the Jones New York Men’s Gray Houndstooth Sport Coat here.
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4. Luciano Natazzi Men’s Two Button Blazer
Pros:- Warm fabric
- All season suit
- Comfortable
Cons:- High maintenance
- Sizing
- Dry clean only
Natazzi’s two-button blazer is in a lighter shade of grey with a very light window pane design. The fabric is 65 percent poly, 35 percent Viscose.
The buttons on the cuff (four of them on each cuff) are “working” button holes, meaning they’re not just sewn onto the outside of the sleeve. The jacket features two flap pockets on the coat, as well as a welt “ticket pocket” just above the right flap pocket. The chest pocket is a welt construction. Features hand pick stitching, peak lapels and two side vents.
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5. Tommy Hilfiger Men’s Grey Herringbone Sport Coat
Pros:- Herringbone material
- Stylish
- Comfortable
Cons:- High maintenance
- Sizing
- Stain easily
This is a fully-lined two-button men’s grey blazer that leans a little toward the brown hues. It’s 65 percent poly and 35 percent Viscose.
The jacket features two flap pockets on the coat and a welt pocket at the chest. It’s got notched lapels and two side vents in the back.
Buy the Tommy Hilfiger Men’s Grey Herringbone Sport Coat here.
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7. Vobaga Men’s Slim Fit Stylish Casual One Button Suit Coat
Pros:- Casual and formal
- Very stylish
- Slim fit
Cons:- Sizing
- Dry clean only
- High maintenance
This is another very contemporary look. It’s a one-button closure and it is a slim fit. The color is very light.
Features two flap pockets and a fake “welt” pocket at the chest. It’s got a center vent in the back. There is some stretchability to this jacket: it’s five percent Spandex, 75 percent poly and 20 percent cotton. Would work great with jeans.
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8. Calvin Klein Men’s Modern Fit Suit Separates-Custom Jacket & Pant Size Selection
Pros:- Warmer fabric
- More formal jacket
- Dark gray
Cons:- Heavy
- Not a casual jacket
- Sizing
This is a charcoal grey blazer, so it’s on the darker side, but it’s got a contemporary look so it will work with or without a tie. The fabric is imported 100 percent wool.
It features notched lapels and two flap pockets on the coat, with a welt pocket on the chest. It’s a two-button closure and in the back, there are two side vents.
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9. U.S. Polo Assn. Men’s Cotton Cashmere Sport Coat
Pros:- Durable
- Lightweight
- Comfortable
Cons:- Minimal pockets
- Dry clean only
- High maintenance
The photo on this one is a good indication of the jacket’s versatility. It’s a light enough shade of grey that it can be worn more casual with jeans and an open-collar shirt.
This men’s light blazer is 100 percent cotton so it’s got a softer, more unconstructed look and feel. It’s a two-button jacket, with angled flap pockets on the coat and a chest welt pocket.
It features two side vents on the back. The coat’s got four inner pockets.
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10. Nautica men’s Bi-Stretch Slim Fit Blazer
Pros:- Stretch fabric
- Slimmer fit
- Comfortable
Cons:- Heavy
- High maintenance
- Dry clean only
This is a great looking light color grey blazer with a slim fit. It should be very comfortable and allow for a great range of movement because the fabric includes five percent Spandex. Also 66 percent poly and 29 percent Rayon. Nautica calls it their “bi-stretch” fabric.
Features two flap pockets on the jacket and a welt pocket at the chest. It’s a two-button closure with notched lapels and two side vents in the back.
The obvious dividing line when you're shopping for a grey blazer is tone. Lighter shades of grey lend themselves to a bit more relaxed look, while darker shades are easy solutions when you're looking for a little more dress-up (i.e., something that works well in the office).
If you're looking for a men's light blazer -- we're talking about the shade here -- you'll have more options for lighter pants because the contrast won't be too much. If you're looking for a darker blazer, you'll look your best when you've got darker pants (whether they're black slacks or dark blue types of denim).
Of course, you can go without a tie in a casual blazer -- that's a big reason that grey is such a great color for the sports jacket. And when you pair the grey blazer with a dress shirt and tie, you'll look like the guy who knows what he's doing.
Most of the fabrics here are synthetic, which means they'll have wearability and affordability going for them.