Whether you are a fan of a sportswear or workwear style, casual or dressy, colorful or sober, you will love the monochrome look this year !
As its name suggests, the monochrome outfit is made up of a single color, possibly available in several shades, but which has the immense advantage of being infinitely adaptable, whatever your desires or the occasion. What’s more, it’s a safe stylistic value: provided you respect a few golden rules (which we give you in this article), it’s impossible to go wrong with a monochrome look , it’s a classic timeless.
We are won over, and we reveal to you all the secrets of a successful monochrome look , we are sure that you will love it too!
Why do we love the monochrome look?
If you haven’t yet tried the joys of the monochrome look, it’s a safe bet that you don’t quite understand why we’re so excited to talk to you about it. So let’s start by extolling the merits of a successful monochrome outfit.
It’s timeless
The first advantage of the monochrome look in an outfit is that it is timeless, like the trench coat or straight jeans. It’s hard to go wrong when you wear one color from head to toe! And as long as you opt for neutral colors in your wardrobe, such as navy blue, black, beige, etc., your look will lose none of its superb, whatever the “color of the season”.
It lengthens the silhouette
Another advantage of a monochrome outfit, and not the least: it automatically lengthens the silhouette.
When you wear a single color (even if there are several shades), you eliminate the boundaries between top and bottom, which has the effect of visually lengthening the entire body. Not bad for just one color, right?
It’s easy to create and wear
The final major advantage of the monochrome look is of course that it is as easy to create as it is to wear! No need to worry about matching colors and patterns anymore, mistakes are literally impossible.
Additionally, monochrome looks are generally very easy to wear. When it comes to neutral colors, the result is very discreet but remains sophisticated, thanks to the mixtures of materials and shades (we’ll talk about this shortly); but it’s also a great way to wear bolder colors without taking too many risks (since there’s no mixing to manage).
Our 4 tips for achieving a monochrome look
Now let’s get down to business: how to create a successful monochrome look ? Here are 4 essential tips!
The art of selecting the right color
First of all, you need to make sure you choose a color that flatters you . It would be a shame to bet everything on a lemon yellow outfit when this color doesn’t suit your complexion at all!
Also, take the time to determine your colorimetry or, in the meantime, prefer colors known to suit all skin tones such as off-white, black, navy blue, red…
Playing with nuance…
Next, learn how to nuance your look to give it an extra touch of sophistication. Coordinate several shades of a single color to create depth and relief, you will gain in style!
…And materials!
Same advice regarding materials, don’t hesitate to mix textures to obtain an eye-catching monochrome outfit . Faux leather, crochet, mesh, linen, gauze, lurex… Treat yourself and create contrasts, this is how you will create a beautiful monochrome look.
Choose your accessories wisely
Finally, to create a successful monochrome outfit, don’t forget about accessories, especially your bag and shoes!
On this subject, there are two schools: those who swear by coordinated accessories and those who, conversely, prefer pieces that stand out to make the rest of the outfit stand out.
If you want to wear accessories in the same tones as the rest of your outfit, we still advise you to choose a shade that stands out, for example an electric purple with a lilac suit . Conversely, if you rather want to mismatch your accessories, prefer neutral shades (beige, black, navy blue, etc.), or a color complementary to that of your outfit, for example yellow pumps with a purple outfit.
Both options are good, it’s up to you to see what you prefer, and don’t hesitate to vary the pleasures of course!
Mistakes to avoid
To be trendy with a monochrome look, here are some mistakes that are best avoided:
- Wear a color that doesn’t match your skin tone
- Wear only pieces in the same shade and similar materials, for example black cotton canvas pants with a black shirt: the look will be dull and illegible, we miss the point of monochrome!
- Making a mistake in choosing accessories
