The hood can be removed with buttons, allowing for 2-way wear. Suitable for both boys and girls, and easy to match with anything. The color appears to be gray, but the base is off-white with a mix of light gray (see photo 3). Purple thread is used for the stitching. There are no stains, but please understand that this is a personal inspection, and there may be overlooked stains. Please purchase with the understanding that this is a used item worn by a child. Feel free to comment if you have any questions or if you'd like to purchase multiple items. Thank you.