10 Tips to Make Monochromatic Fashion Interesting

Are you bored with the everyday fashion of mixing and matching different colors? Do you think you are wasting a lot of time trying to figure which color trousers would your red blouse go with? Either way, you are going to try out something incredibly brilliant and creative this time. It is quite unique and this might be because women sometimes hesitate to go all in with the monochromatic fashion. The idea of splashing too much of the same color is considered going a little overboard. But we are afraid, this is far from the truth. Although the idea of wearing an all-green or an all-red outfit might create a hideous image in your eyes, when worn the right way, you could turn heads with this outfit.

Going for a monochromatic style can be an interesting way to jazz up your look. The best thing about this is you won’t even have to go shopping exclusively to obtain this look. Although you can, it is completely up to you. But all we are saying is you do not necessarily have to look anywhere else to create the best monochromatic look for yourself. Chances are, you probably have the same shades of tops and bottoms but you never really thought of combining them. Maybe it could be too tacky?

Let’s open up our minds a little and check out these awesome ways to create monochromatic masterpieces.

Go Neutral

Neutrals comprise of whites, blacks, and grays. And you well-nigh know the shades of these colors go with just about anything. And this is what makes it the easiest color for a monochromatic look. It seems like a really easy look to create. But it is not as basic as you might have thought. It needs a little more thinking. And for the right guidance, we are here for you. When you want to opt for neutrals to create a statement in the monochromatic fashion, different shades of it is the way to go. Neutrals would give you the perfectly stylish and glamorous look. A monochromatic look like this is perfect for all the people who are not really fond of prints and color mixing.

This would also create an awesome look for the winters. Think of a woolen hat, a coat, trousers, boots, all in different shades of neutrals. A cable knit sweater dress in cream or white would give you the ultimate chic look. You can even accessorize your outfit with the same shade. This is also a convenient way to dress up when you are feeling too lazy to mix and match colors. Also, monochromatic looks are the best for the workplace. It makes you look neat, well-put and professional. While you might have doubts that this would give you a dull look since a splash of color does add some oomph to your look. Well, we have dealt with this later in the article. Read along to find out how you can add a different color to your outfit and still go monochromatic.

Go Back to Black

Speaking of neutrals and monochromatic fashion, black needs a special mention. Let’s be honest. We all have done this. You must have been a little too lazy or had a bad hangover from the night before so you throw in an all-black outfit to avoid wasting time in the morning. This besides, making you look put-together effortlessly. We all have that fashion diva inside us that is trying to come out and which does come out in the open when we are not even thinking or least expect it. You must have simply thrown in an outfit but surprisingly everybody is complementing it. And more often than not, if you notice, this happens when you are going the all-black way. This makes you look not only stylish but also compliments your figure. And if you are a little on the heavier side, black is the best option. We are not saying you need to only wear black to give you a flattering look but black is a safe choice.

Similarly, black is the safest choice when it comes to monochromatic fashion. Undoubtedly, it creates the most glamorous and chic look no matter how you do it. It is as easy as ABC and you wouldn’t even have to give it a thought. Just pick up anything black from your wardrobe and you are good to go. Trust us, it is that easy. Besides, you can take this look to anywhere from a visit to the doctor, to your workplace or to a funeral. This is also the best bet for a girl’s night out on the weekends. With such a flattering color as this one, you can get as crazy as you want with this outfit. Black also lets your creativity go wild. So just experiment and have fun!

Play with Patterns

If you think your outfit is looking like a blob of the same color, you can jazz it up by adding some textures and patterns in the same shades. You can experiment with stripes, polka dots, chequered prints, anything. If you are one of those people who love stripes and other patterns but also considered it a no-no for a monochromatic look, you are in for a surprise. As long as it is in the same shade of the base color, you are in the right path to obtaining a unique monochromatic look. Patterns and textures are the best way to style your outfit and give it a little extra lift. It’s subtle, people will probably miss it, but the entire look it gives to the outfit is sure to turn heads.

Consider this, a gray knit sweater over a white and gray striped shirt. This way you added another color from the neutral family and also patterns in the monochromatic look. This is an ingenious way to play around with the whole monochromatic fashion idea. We have seen some of these creations in street style, celebrities and even in the runway. Layering one color family together creates captivating dimension and allows you to play up accessories, silhouettes, and different lengths.

Power of Pink

Don’t just stick to neutrals. Getting the monochromatic look is not only about neutrals. Although they are the safest ones, the monochrome look can be achieved with the family of any color. Yes, any color. No, we are not trying to put you through an embarrassing stiff. So, let’s talk about pink. We can definitely go monochrome with bright colors. Just make sure that you are adding a dash of lighter shades to it as well. A combination of bright and lighter shades will give you a very chic monochromatic look. And if your favorite color is pink but you have always thought that you might end up looking like a cotton candy when you put on your pink gears, you cannot be more wrong. Of course, as long as you do not create the blunder of going all in with one particular bright shade of pink, you might end up looking like a bubble bum.

Mixing up shades of the same family of colors is the key to obtaining the perfect monochromatic look. And this goes the same for a pink monochromatic outfit as well. So let the girly diva inside you unleash with this uber graceful look.

Same Shade

Well, you can also go with the same shade of one color. Try this out with lighter shades such as lilac, beige, nudes, etc. Yes, you are allowed to use the same shade while going for the monochromatic look as long as they are not in bright colors. You wouldn't want to look light a stop sign. This same shade combination of light colors which are soothing for the eyes would give you an effortless à la mode look.

To jazz up the outfit, you can add different colored accessories. White is one of the best choices to make for this one. This could be in your shoes, bags, jewelry, etc. You can go with any color. Although, we would recommend choosing neutrals since they go with any colored outfits. So you wouldn’t have to waste your time in trying to figure out which color accessories would match your outfit. When in doubt, choose neutral!

The All Denim Look

Denim never goes out of style. There is also something called an all-denim look and it is well nigh possible for you to sport it. Don’t believe us? Well, the all denim is called as a “Canadian Tuxedo.” Now, why would it have such a grand name if this is a no-no? It is a totally “yes” outfit to go for. Try out something different this time. Although a lot of celebs have already sported this look with such grace, you can still try this out for once. This is totally doable and people would love it. You would love it too.

Denim isn’t a part of your outfit anymore. It is the outfit. No, you do not have to try to look for different shades in denim. You can also go with the same shade with a denim outfit. Just another perk of these evergreen darlings! Wear your favorite shoes with this outfit, because it will make them stand out. This is the best way to show off your latest footwear splurge!

Red Alert

One timeless color of the monochrome fashion is red. This is the color of passion and is absolutely gorgeous. Nothing turns heads more than a red outfit. Apart from the fact that a woman who wears red is considered more attractive, it also gives out the aura of dominance. This is what would make for the perfect boss lady outfit. If you are fierce and love independence, you would totally dig this look.

You have the freedom to choose different shades of red, or the same shade, to create the ultimate monochrome look. Either way, you would be the talk of the town. Besides, who wouldn’t love being in the limelight for once? We know, you do. Red is the best attention grabber, in the best possible manner, of course. So, embrace the shade of the moment and let the boss lady in you take charge!

Athletic Vibes

It is totally possible to sport the athletic style with a monochrome look. If you are one who loves to stay fit and is more comfortable in a sporty look, it doesn’t mean that you are out of the monochrome club. This is for everyone. We repeat, everyone. It could be the outfit you wear while going for a run or your favorite gym outfits. Either way, you are allowed to go monochrome on this one. Part of the monochromatic fashion is the way how it is so comfortable. Yes, it is the best style to opt for when you are feeling your laziest. You are dressing up the monochrome way without even realizing. So, it is only but natural to go sporty with monochromes. Maybe, you must have already done it before? Now that you know better, you would be conscious whenever you are dressing up the monochrome way. Even when you did it without realizing it in the first place.

The best part about athletic monochromes is you can go for any colors. Yes, simply any color. Even the same shade in one outfit. The monochrome fashion is not only limited to chic trench coats and long boots. You can very well carry out this look with your most comfortable outfit. The key is confidence and comfort (of course). Not to mention the trendy vibes you would be giving with this look. So get your sports gear and your monochrome creativity aboard and match your sneakers. You would totally rock it.

Make One Piece Stand Out

This one has pretty much to do with wearing the same shade outfits for the monochrome look. Another way to do this is by making one of the pieces of your outfit stand out from the rest. For instance, it could be your shoes or a blouse. A sheer blouse of the same shade family would make it stand out, and give an extra oomph to your outfit. This is best to do with darker shades because darker shades tend to stand out more against your skin. So, your highlighted piece would be more prominent in a darker shade. Besides, it would be the best in giving you a flattering outfit and a sexy one at that.

The key is to make one piece of your outfit stand out. Ensure that you are not going overboard with it. Leave the rest of the outfit in a relatively simple design. This would help let that one piece stand out. Otherwise, it would be futile if your entire outfit is all shimmered up. Besides, we don’t recommend going overboard with details in your entire outfit. You wouldn’t want to look like a velvet cake. Anyway, you could go creative with this look in any which way you want. Just make sure you are shifting the attention to the right place.

Add a Statement Accessory

Speaking of making things stand out, a statement accessory can be a great idea. This also makes up for a look when you are wearing an all-black or an-all white outfit. And also, any other color when you are doing the same shade exercise. This is the best chance to wear a statement necklace or carry a statement clutch. Shoes would also fall in this criterion. When it comes to neckpieces, you can wear a heavily jeweled necklace which would definitely stand out in the same shade outfit. Make sure you are wearing a turtleneck or a deep cut neckline top. The essence is to have a simple neckline so you have a great base for your neck-piece to land and show off.

Let’s say you are not a fan of heavy neckpieces. You can totally go with a printed clutch or a handbag. Animal prints against neutrals are the best combination. It is the chicest look ever and we would strongly recommend this one. Animal print never goes out of style. And when you are taking recourse to a statement accessory, what other than animal prints can take the floor? The same could also be applied to shoes. Yes, animal print boots can be the next big thing. These would be perfect with an all-denim look. Remember, we were talking about using this look to show your best pair of shoes off? This is it. Animal prints, for the word. Of course, you can take other designs for shoes as well. The idea is that it is good enough to grab attention.

We hope you have realized how easy it is to make monochromatic fashion interesting. The key to wearing one particular color well is to either match everything together with attention or mix and match conspicuously different shades within the color of the same family. This is a great opportunity to match your shoes, jewelry, and bag to create a tenacious, monochromatic look. We have seen that a quick way to accomplish this is to match your modish accessories to an undershirt and a suit, or even just to a trendy dress. So go ahead and play with colors as much as you want.

Author’s Bio:

Harold is a marketing enthusiast and an influencer in Different verticals. She keeps a special interest in the impact of visual branding on business growth. She has been writing for a long time now and has an interest in traveling as well.