Style Fan, Cardiff Girl -- you are so right -- as with black, varying the textures makes a huge difference. Good point. Joy illustrates that, also.
Krishnadoux, thank you! It was such a fun find. And you would look great in a version of #1.
Interesting, Gigi! You also live in a place with a harsh winter climate, right? I do think a grey sky, grey lake (or ocean), grey clouds, grey buildings make wearing a grey coat worse. I feel like Winston Smith in 1984.
Ah, now I understand, Shiny. Good point.
Rachylou, that is a good observation. I have an asymmetrical Eileen Fisher merino sweater. I do wear it, but to be honest, I find it harder to wear than other grey pieces, because it seems to lack that structured feel.
Thanks, LaPed!
Karen, grey does seem to be quite hard for some people to wear. I remember my dad looking good in it. My mother didn't until her own hair greyed, and then she did.
Lisa, I definitely get it wrong! I'm getting better at getting rid of items that don't work before I cut tags, though. The sweater is from a local chain (does that make sense?) called Plenty. https://www.getplenty.com
I bought it in the spring when I was visiting Vancouver and (obviously!!) wore it a TON. It wasn't an expensive item. I like the slits. They make it move more easily than many others I tried on. But it's not super high quality and I would give it another year at most.
Joy, you look amazing in that outfit! So sophisticated and soignée!!