Choosing your outfits is infinitely easier when you stick to a monochrome wardrobe. How does this differ from neutral shades? Monochrome means "one color", so you can match a green skirt with a top in a lighter green, for example. If a particular color suits you, why not use that as the basis of your wardrobe? It will be flattering and simplify outfit planning. Here are some of the advantages of a monochrome wardrobe …
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1. Simplifies Planning
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Having a monochrome wardrobe makes putting outfits together so much easier. You don't have to buy everything in one single color, but if you stick to variations of two or three colors you will be able to mix and match lots of outfits. If you have clothes in a myriad different colors they will only go with a few other items.
2. Less Subject to Trends
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Monochrome wardrobes aren't affected by trends. You wear a color because it suits you, not because it's currently in fashion. If a color is currently trendy, it will make it easier to pick up new pieces in that tone. But by matching it with other shades of the same color, your outfit will look blended and you will avoid it looking too obvious that you've taken inspiration from the current trends.
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3. Suits Everyone
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Everyone has a color that really suits them. If you think that you don't, you just haven't discovered yours yet. So the monochrome look will work for all of us. If you're nervous of bright color, try wearing the brighter shade in pants or a skirt, or look for a two-tone dress. If you're not fond of colors, try mixing different tones of grey, or black with grey.
4. Flattering
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The monochrome look is a really flattering one. It allows you to mix tones so that you can wear the most complimentary one closer to your face. If the strong shade is too much as a top, wear it as a skirt or an accessory. You can also look for a two-tone dress that uses the stronger color lower down, or breaks it up with stripes in a softer tone.
5. Matching
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When you have a monochrome wardrobe it's easy to match garments to each other. You'll find it so easy to blend new purchases into your existing wardrobe. Even a simple color like grey has a variety of shades , and these will all look great together. This kind of wardrobe is ideal if you work in a conservative environment or don't have the budget for lots of clothes, as everything will offer plenty of potential for use.
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6. Classic
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Do you find it thoroughly annoying that a different color is 'in' every season? Then the monochrome look could be just what you want. It's a very classic look, which is perfect if you prefer not to follow fashion. You'll be able to wear your pieces year after year, without feeling that you should buy a complete new wardrobe every new season.
7. Easy Accessorising
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Finally, monochrome makes accessorising easy. You don't need to have a different bag, belt or shoes for every single outfit you own. If you do want to add a touch of color, accessories offer the perfect way to achieve this.
Monochrome might seem boring at first glance, but it offers a number of advantages. Plus it never goes out of style, so if you're more into style than fashion, it could be just what you're looking for. Buy some classic pieces, throw in a few cheaper bargains when you fancy something new, and your wardrobe will be simple to plan. Are you a basic black kind of girl, or do you love bright colors?
