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There are some pieces of clothing that will always deserve a spot in the wardrobe, no matter what the season. The grey crewneck is one such garment — a piece hard to beat in its downright simplicity and wearability. The round-neck jersey jumper is a bonafide no-brainer. It goes with anything and everything, but that doesn't mean choosing the right one is easy.

Since the grey crewneck has been so popular for so long, there’s a mind-boggling amount of styles and cuts that you can pick from. However, it's always best to keep things simple.

Whether you’re looking for something completely basic or a high-end iteration cut from luxury cotton, we’ve rounded up the cream of the crop in this ultimate staple. These jumpers are as good as the grey crewneck comes, from the basic charm of a Nike or adidas sweater to the heavyweight goodness of Reigning Champ or luxury iterations by Burberry, it's all here.

Shop the best grey crewneck jumpers below.

Champion

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Angelo Baque Crewneck

$135

Champion

Buy at Champion USA
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King Phade Crewneck

$135

Champion

Buy at Champion USA
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Larissa De Jesus Negron Crewneck

$135

Champion

Buy at Champion USA

Champion's reverse-weave sweats have long been some of the most cost-effective pieces on the market. The fleece-backed, heavyweight cotton build offers quality well above its price tag warrants and, with the help of Angelo Baque and some rising stars, the base piece gets bold visual updates.

Axel Arigato

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Fade Sweatshirt

$255

Axel Arigato

Buy at Axel Arigato

A relative newcomer to the world of apparel, Axel Arigato hasn't wasted a moment in stamping its mark on our wardrobes. Whether we're taking high-end mohair sweaters or basic pieces like the Fade Sweatshirt which is built of organic cotton and features a unique dyeing process to give it a subtle vintage finish. Satisfyingly heavyweight, it's a cozy selection for the colder months.

Stone Island

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Sweatshirt

$380

Stone Island

Buy at Harvey Nichols

Stone Island is well known for its high-tech particle dyes and garment washes but even at its most basic, the brand's crewneck shines as one of the best choices on the market. The midweight fabric is extremely soft and the arm badge detailing is all that's needed to mark it out as a top player.

adidas

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Adicolor Sweatshirt

$44

adidas

Buy at adidas US

Where better to look for your classic grey crewneck than a sportswear icon like adidas? The Three Stripes has been making grey crewnecks since before you were born so it definitely knows a thing or two about delivering high-quality pieces for kind prices.

New Era

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Heritage Patch Sweatshirt

$86

New Era

Buy at Luisaviaroma

New Era has been a go-to purveyor of staples since we can remember. Need a cap? New Era. Need a sweater? New Era. The brand does the simple things well and that's a key to making the best grey crewneck sweaters. this classic features the Yankees logo in textured chenille to the chest.

4SDESIGNS

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Sweater

$362

4SDESIGNS

Buy at ssense

On a more luxurious note, 4SDESIGNS offers up a cotton sweater that revolves around jacquard logo to the chest. Cut from pure cotton, this relaxed-fit crewneck is wildly comfortable and cuts an eye-catching silhouette.

Burberry

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Check Sweater

$910

Burberry

Buy at ssense

The search for the ultimate grey crewneck is such a fun/arduous one is because all labels, from sportswear through to heritage luxury, have one worth trying. For those venturing into the top range of the category, this Burberry piece should do the job.

Nike

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Solo Swoosh Sweater

$65

Nike

Buy at NIKE

Nike's grey crewneck is an absolute staple in the conversation. It's a completely no-fuss entry that rivals many of the most luxurious, heavyweight grey crewneck on the market. Plus, at just $80 it's hard to disagree with.

Reigning Champ

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Midweight Crewneck

$125

Reigning Champ

Buy at Reigning Champ

Reigning Champ has been producing high-end sportswear since 2007. Treading the line between luxury lifestyle clothing and athletic gear, the brand puts out a combination of detail-free, utility-lead pieces that fit perfectly and are made to be worn. This midweight crewneck is the perfect example.

Camber

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12oz Crewneck

$98

Camber

Buy at Blacksmith Store

If you're on the lookout for the sturdiest possible grey crewneck then look no further than Camber. With no detailing to distract from the sheer quality of it, this is without a doubt one of the top three best grey crewneck sweaters on the market. We dare you to find one heavier — you won't.

Carhartt WIP

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Chase Sweatshirt

$80

Carhartt WIP

Buy at Browns

From one workwear champ to another, the Carhartt WIP Chase Sweatshirt is an all-time favorite of ours. When one gets too old, we cop another with no questions asked. It's versatile, durable, and offers up the perfect blank canvas to build your fits around. Plus, at $80 it's easy on the wallet, too.

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