After a while since the rebirth of the color blocking trend on the runaways of the long-gone year 2011, Fashionistas’ heads turn to the absolute antonym of blocks of colors. The head-to-toe color craze is best known as monochromatic, and its concept is so simple it might appear tricky: combining multiple pieces of the same color (often in different shades) in the same outfit. In other words, doing exactly what your mom told you not to when you first started to dress on your own.
Today’s Fashionista plays monochromatic by combining different dark hues — loose-fitting black shorts with a studded grey T-shirt and a metallic silver purse — to create a chic, yet easy-going ensemble. The choice of a neutral colora made it possible for this Fashionista to play with various textures, and, best of all, to add a little fashion extravaganza to her monochromatic look: casual sneakers in purple act as a discreet splash of color on her outfit, brightening up her otherwise paled palette.
Dare your monochromatic look in basic shades — navy-blue, black, grey, coffee and pastels are great for this aim – to risk a little color. Add bold accessories such as Dr. Martens in bright pink to a head-to-toe beige outfit or play the modern sailor combining an Oasis red belt with your navy-blue look. If you want to stick to a single color, try wearing a neon accessory in the same shade – think a fluorescent orange Cambridge Satchel with a camel-colored look. Don’t want to risk it all? Add just a pop of fluorescent on your nails.
