A light gray jean — sometimes referred to as heather gray — is a fantastic choice in warm-weather months if you're not bold enough to try white pants but want something that "lightens up" your look. Wear heather gray jeans with a navy-and-white striped jersey tee and a pair of deep-brown sandals for a stylish summer weekend outfit. If you're heading somewhere more formal such as the office, add a bright plaid button-down and a pair of sand-colored desert boots. Cuff the jean hem to display the ankle boot properly. Wear a skinny cotton tie in a small gingham pattern that incorporates one of the colors in the shirt with white. Wear a pale-neutral belt. If a jacket is necessary, keep it in a lighter palette and choose a light linen or a soft-cotton deconstructed sports coat.

A medium shade of gray is equally appropriate for darker or lighter outfits, so it's your safest all-season choice. This is the better shade of gray for you if you have a penchant for bold colors such as red or have an abundance of black shoes. Medium-gray jeans made out of a heavy fabric are stylishly interchangeable with a pair of gray flannel pants and likely more comfortable. Wear them with a classic buffalo-plaid jacket and a pitch-black slim-cut classic piqué polo shirt. Accessorize with a pair of black leather brogues and dark gray socks.

Charcoal is the gray closest to black, so jeans in this color work with the same outfits as black, but add a little edge. A pair of raw-denim gray pants in a classic cut can dress up almost as nicely as a black trouser. Add a rich burgundy button-down, a steel-blue chambray tie and a gray-tweed sports coat. Accessorize with either oxblood-leather or black-leather shoes and belts. Try a pair of shiny slip-on loafers for a fresh, modern style.

A pair of light-wash — nearly white — gray jeans that are ripped and frayed give you a an edgy-hipster style. Wear them with a slip-on boat shoe or a canvas sneaker and a vintage tee. Waxed-gray denim is a more androgynous, rockstar take on jeans. The waxed style has a lacquered look and feel and should be paired with other modern pieces. A black wide-neck, loose-knit sweater or a loose-fit jersey sweatshirt and utilitarian, black boots are suitable choices for this style.