Not exact matches
Many people think
monochromatic means wearing exactly the
same color head to toe, it can be, but it doesn't have to be.
Or you can just pick up an attractive dress with
same colored accessories to finish up your
monochromatic look.
The simplest
monochromatic look can be achieved by throwing on a solid
color dress with pumps or strappy sandals in the
same color, but different shade or nude.
For a variation of the
monochromatic theme try just an outfit of distinct shades in the
same color family that differ more than just being a deeper or lighter shade of the
same color.
I went pretty
monochromatic with the black and white, but this set would also work so well with a pop o»
color in the shoes, tied together with the
same bright, bold statement on the lips.
The most common misconception about
monochromatic dressing is that you have to wear the
same color in the
same shade from head - to - toe.
To switch it up, wear the
same color in different shades to add more depth and dimension to your
monochromatic look.
Or maybe it's cool because everything is in the
same color family and it's just a great
monochromatic look.
In any event, I absolutely LOVE
monochromatic outfits (when done right) because it's easy and I can work with pieces in the
same color palette, but dress them up or break them up with jewelry, bags, shoes, etc..
Hop on this season's affinity for
monochromatic looks and pick out two
colors in the
same color family for your toes and fingers, suggests manicurist Rica Romain.
Think about sticking to a
monochromatic look by adding a necklace of the
same color as your dress.
A more
monochromatic look, which uses varying shades of the
same color, creates depth and serenity if you're using neutral or cool
colors.
Valerie's
monochromatic look with the top and the pants being in the
same color family are a great choice whereas my blue top definitely draws your eye away from the burgundy pants.
Ever since I put together this
monochromatic outfit, I have been experimenting with more matchy - matchy looks and I've decided I really love the sophisticated vibe of a
same -
color blazer & trouser.
When you think of creating a chambray and denim look in the
same way as a
monochromatic or
color - blocked outfit, it makes the process a lot easier.
I'm always attracted to the
same colors (used to be quite the
monochromatic dresser in my teens — think it was camouflage for body issues).
Old Rule: Mixed Prints New Rule: Solids
Monochromatic looks keep your silhouette long and streamlined so in 2011 look for items in the
same color family that aren't too bulky and offer a mix of textures.
A
monochromatic outfit usually refers to all pieces are the
same color (can be different intensities or shades but the
same color).
In other works, photos that he has taken of landscapes are projected onto the canvas, on which the landscape is then been painted in lighter and darker hues of the
same color, both stressing and denying a
monochromatic identity.