blog post originally featured on Barefoot Blonde as a contributor 🙂
A monochromatic outfit is a look made up of one color or shades of the same color. But don’t worry, it’s anything but boring when done right! This type of outfit challenges you to get creative instead of wearing the same fall back look every day. Not only that, but it allows you to show off your favorite color as well ?
How to Rock a Monochromatic Outfit
Good news, a monochromatic outfit can be done for any season! It all just depends on what color you use. A burgundy (like this one) is luxe for winter or fall. A whole winter white outfit would look chic too this time of year. In the spring you can do pastels and in the summer I think something bold like orange would look cool…you get the picture! Related: How to Wear All White in Winter
The key to rocking this look is to mix different textures and fabrics to keep it from looking blah and boring. In this look, I have faux fur, satin, and your basic cotton. It’s a lot, but they all work really well together.
skirt | coat (similar here and here) | boots | turban | turtleneck | sunglasses (similar)
I like the sleekness of one color in a look, but it’s totally doable with different shades as well.
Love color too much to just stick to one? You can add some personality to your monochromatic outfit by adding in a statement piece…like this scarf! I usually don’t wear a lot of colors and it’s not that I don’t know how to mix them, it’s just that sometimes I don’t want to ? But I like the punch this scarf added to this look.
If you love patterns, feel free to get a little adventurous and mix those in there too.
sweater | boots | skirt | scarf
If the thought of putting together an outfit from scratch seems too daunting right now, dip your toes in the water by getting a suit set in a bold color! Not only are they trending, but it takes all the guesswork of color matching out of it for you.
Because you can do any color, there’s a look for everyone! The overall result is sleek and elevated. If you were to rock a monochromatic outfit, what color would you choose?
That all-burgundy look has me swooning! I love the blue as well. Gosh, you always do such an amazing job styling your outfits. I’m not sure I could ever be as chic as you!
Oh I bet you already are! 😉
I love how you styled these monochromatic looks and I love the colors! They are so beautiful, and I love the texture mixing!
Kileen
cute & little
It’s fun to play around!
I can’t decide which outfit I like better! They both look so good on you!
I love both outfits. Velvet is so fun.
Love it this time of year!
You always do chic looks like this so well!! I’m really loving the way you played with textures!
Thanks! Made for a fun look!
Your outfits are always on point. But if I am to choose then the red one is the one for me looks like luxury sitting on your skin.
I felt luxurious in it!
As soon as I saw your first photo, I knew you were going to mention playing with textures! As always, so well done! I love both outfits, but really like the maroon/reddish one, I think that color is just stunning for the winter months!
-Madi xo | http://www.everydaywithmadirae.com
Thanks, girl! I agree. It looks so luxe this time of year!
love the garnet look- great color on you!
Flawless is the perfect word here!! I love how perfect all this pictures turned out!
I love these looks! And I love how you suggested mixing colors and textures – great idea!
Obsessed with the velvet!
you literally rock everything flawlessly babe! love these looks, especially the velvet touch 😉 xx
I love how you styled these! SO cute and effortless!
Thank you, Tonya! <3
Love the color & the styling of the red monochrome outfit! 🙂
Thanks, Izzy! 🙂
The first look is my favorite, you look like a glass of wine! Merlot or cabernet, which one would you choose? 😉
Hehe! I like the comparison, but I don’t know enough about wine to make a good pick. Hmm..whatever is sweeter I guess! 😉
Every outfit you wear looks good! Loving the monochrome fashion trend lately! Thank you for the tips
You’re welcome 🙂
That outfit is so pretty! Love the color!!
Thanks! It’s great for the winter season!
I so love monochromatic outfits! They are really my go-to, usually in varying shades of one color. Blues, teals, grays, and pinks are the usual colors for me.
Sometimes a broad range of one color can work together, such as a dusty pink with burgundy. They are both muted reds and can play well together.
Who could ever think monochrome is boring? There is so much else to vary: texture, cut/volume, structure, drape, the list goes on and the excitement keeps coming!
I most definitely agree with you!