Monochrome does not have to be a scary word. Some people see this and shudder at the thought of a bland outfit, decked out in a single color. Au contraire, monochromatic outfits can be much sassier than you think. Monochromatic doesn't explicitly mean one color as in a single shade; instead, it means one color in ALL of its various shades.
Now, the trick is to piece together and outfit of a certain color with shades that complement one another. I went with a blue them, incorporating a royal, pure-blue top with a coral skirt. I topped it off with some elegant statement pieces for my jewelry selection. I went with more neutral, less invasive colors such as white or deeper blues so as not to overdo the look or detract from the outfit itself. The purse was one from a previous outfit, and this seemed to be the perfect opportunity to make its return. It is not easy to lay out what shades of a particular color family go well together. It is sort of a look that requires some trial-and-error in front of the mirror for a bit, but when you have it you will know!
Try contrasting darks with lights, and avoid any two shades that are too close on the color spectrum together. In the case of blues, don't try to mix baby-blue with coral... That is a BIG no-no... Instead, go with a navy or royal-blue, and then complement it with that lighter shade. the contrast makes each piece stand out on its own, while still tying the overall outfit together with the monochrome theme. Experiment and find you perfect combo, and never again be afraid to keep narrow down your look to a single color group!
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