How To Pull Off A Monochrome Outfit Effortlessly
Go the distance with monochrome dressing that plays off textures, print and shine for the most polished head-to-toe look ever.
When it comes to getting ready, it’s easy to fall back on safe options: A white shirt with blue jeans, or a camel-coloured blazer with black slacks. But that’s just plain boring.
If you’re ready to dive off the fashion deep end, why not try pulling off dressing head-to-toe in the same hue? Whether in bold red or a subdued blue, a monochrome outfit takes the guesswork out of getting dressed. Just grab a top and bottom of the same or similar colour, and you're basically done. Remember, you don’t have to have the individual pieces in the exact same shade. To flex your sartorial muscles further, you can even experiment with looks that play with prints and textures in the same hue.
Model: Ke Qing/Mannequin
Makeup and hair: Manisa Tan using Shu Uemura and Keune
Stylist’s assistant: Nadia Lim
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Experiment with sheer and shiny textures for head-turning style.
Bustier top, from Moschino. Top and trousers, both from Dolce&Gabbana. Boots, from Hermès
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Take a tailored dress and add a structured bag in the same tone for the simplest way to nail this trend.
Dress, from Dior. Sunglasses, from Gentle Monster. Bag, from Hermès
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A palette of earthy hues lets you go wild with volume and structure.
Coat, from Max Mara. Trousers, from Loro Piana. Sunglasses, and sunglasses chain, both from Gentle Monster. Ring, from Dior. Bag, from CELINE by Hedi Slimane. Heels, from Manolo Blahnik. Socks, stylist’s own
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Go with the flow in a matching set in timeless tweed, cinched with a pearl belt.
Top and matching culottes, earrings, belt, stockings, and booties, all from Chanel
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Do work but with a hint of quirk. Dip into the entire spectrum of tones in the same family, from pastel hues to vibrant shades.
Cropped cardigan, from Miu Miu. Blouse and skirt, both from Prada. Bag, and mules, both from Gucci. Socks, stylist’s own
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Sparkly accessories and subtle patterns lift and add interest to this greyscale look.
Bodysuit, and belt, both from CELINE by Hedi Slimane. Trousers, from Moschino. Hat, from Prada. Necklaces, from Dior. Bag, from Jimmy Choo