Want to make sure your outfit looks coordinated? One of the easiest ways to achieve this is by wearing a head-to-toe color ensemble. Not only is it simple, but it also creates a striking visual impact. Plus, monochrome outfits are very fashionable right now. Check out these ideas for monochrome looks, where outfits and accessories are all in the same color.
How To Create A Monochrome Outfit
Using pieces of clothing all in one color can be eye-catching, but using a dress or jumpsuit is an easy shortcut. To fully embrace the monochrome style, extend the color to your shoes and accessories too.
Consider going all black like Boma @mrs.gaf. She even paints her toenails black! While black can be a bit intense, adding a white collar can soften the look while keeping it monochrome. You can recreate her outfit with a similar top, wide pants, sandals, bag, belt, and earrings.
Tips For Creating Monochrome Outfits
1. Choose Your Favorite, Flattering Color
Monochrome outfits can be created in any color you love. Pick one that makes you feel great and complements your skin tone. Natalia @odin.stylish.me opts for blue tones from head to toe, with a touch of green for some variety. Get her look with a similar shirt, skirt, sandals, handbag, necklace, and sunglasses.
2. Rearrange Your Closet
If you ever feel like you have nothing to wear, try organizing your closet by color. This way, you can easily see if you can put together outfits in the same color scheme. Abi @stealmystyle40 demonstrates how to combine whites and creams. You can achieve her look with a similar T-shirt, jogger pants, sneakers, sweater, and earrings.
3. Use Different Textures
Keeping an all-one-color outfit interesting can be done by mixing different textures. Jess @elegantlydressedandstylish mixes lace, wool, and a padded handbag in her dark green ensemble. To get her look, find a similar cardigan, lace skirt, sandals, bag, earrings, and brooch.
4. Use Different Shades
Monochrome doesn’t have to mean one single shade. You can mix different shades within the same color range, like black, white, and gray, or various blues. Patricia @madamechicbcn, for example, combines shades of brown and beige. To achieve her look, consider a similar top, cardigan, pants, sneakers, beret, and sunglasses.
5. Suits Are Always a Safe Bet
If you’re unsure about assembling a monochrome outfit, a suit is a foolproof option. Suits are also very trendy this season. Melissa @melissabultburns goes for a bold pink suit, matching it with the stripes in her blouse. You can recreate her outfit with a similar blouse, blazer, trousers, and sneakers.
Monochrome Outfits For You To Try
Here are some stylish monochrome examples:
A Bright Suit
Check out J.Crew for bright suits like an orange jacket and pants. You can keep it casual with a T-shirt and sneakers or dress it up with heels and a silk blouse.
Emerald Green
Green is trendy and perfect for summer events. Consider a green dress for parties. For instance, a green dress paired with strappy sandals and a crossbody bag makes for an elegant look.
Bright Red
Red stands out and looks great on all skin tones. A red maxi dress is both glamorous and easy to wear. If red isn’t your color, you can find similar dresses in different shades.
A Blue Dress To Dress Up Or Down
Cos offers timeless pieces with a twist, like a ruched blue dress that’s versatile for day or night. Pair it with wedge sandals and a stylish crossbody bag.
Shades Of Beige
Beige can be interesting when you mix different shades and textures. A moto jacket can keep the look modern.
Light And Dark Blue
Start with blue jeans and build a monochrome outfit from there. Mixing shades of blue, like pairing jeans with a pale blue blazer, is an easy start.
Black And White
A classic black and white outfit never goes out of style. Keeping white near your face can brighten your look.
Monochrome Made For You
Choosing a ready-made outfit is the simplest way to rock monochrome. An AllSaints matching dress and sweater set is a good example.
Shades Of Gray
Mixing shades of gray can be professional or evening-ready if you add some silver.
Monochrome Capsule
You can combine pieces from each monochrome outfit idea in a capsule wardrobe. On days you want variety, you can mix and match colors to create new looks.
Explore more on how to wear specific colors in our related articles.
