Excellent stylist tips for ladies of elegant age.

There is an opinion that stylish means bright, and that you simply need to add bright accessories to your looks, combine eye-catching prints, and wear extravagant hats. If you think so, then you are a little mistaken. Discreet sets have their own charm, their own charm. Single-color or monochrome looks are a special style, a style of confident calm and sophisticated sophistication.

I would primarily recommend monochrome looks to those ladies of an elegant age who want to be stylish and maintain color restraint in their appearance.

I’ll tell you below how to correctly create a monochrome image:

1. Creating an image based on the monochrome principle is to combine shades of the same color sector in a set

2. A monochrome look is different from a total look

In a total look, all items are selected not just in one color, but also in one shade. Such images look at least strange, so combine different nuances of the same color in your outfit. For example, if you want to create an image in blue, then, for example, the darkest blue shade will be the main one, and in addition to it you will choose two lighter shades. It is better to select shades for a monochrome look one at a time and combine no more than 3 shades in one look.

For example, for an image in blue, choose shades 1, 3 and 5 from the color sector.

3. A monochrome look looks more interesting if you combine things of different textures.

This set will never be boring. Combine matte with shiny, smooth with rough, knitwear with fur, thick with translucent, and so on. Recommendation for a lady of elegant age: leave calm textures (matte, smooth, dense) for clothes, and more prominent, interesting textures for additions.

Option to combine matte and shiny textures in a monochrome look

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4. Clear silhouette and lack of negligence

Since there are almost no spots of color in a monochrome look, the silhouette of the outfit should be perfectly clear, the proportions should be correct, and the decorations should be laconic. No carelessness in clothes, accessories and even hairstyle. Compliance with this rule will emphasize the sophistication of your image.

5. A monochrome scheme can be jazzed up or complemented with a neutral color that is not on the color wheel.

This refers to grey, white and black colors, as well as their variations. For example, an image in shades of red can be “calmed” with graphite (a variation of black) or milky (a variation of white) pumps. This look will remain within the framework of a monochrome set with a slight concession towards greater restraint. This is allowed if you are planning a monochrome set in a bright tone.

6. A monochrome image in colors of the achromatic spectrum (black, white or gray) should be in a clearly visible style

Let's say you are striving for black, then I recommend a strict business look or a punk rock look. If the color white is close to you, then I advise you to choose elegant romance in white gradation (use white, milky, ivory in your image, you can add a drop of light beige). In gray tones, a set in the Norm-corn style or the “Eco-friendly boho” look is beautiful.

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7. The shade closest to your face should be exactly from your palette

Of course, this applies not only to a monochrome look; there will simply be more attention to the face in a one-color set.

8. Complete your look with interesting accessories

For example, you can add shoes, a bag or a printed scarf to plain clothes. The print must be consistent with the shades of the image, then the monochrome condition will be met.

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The skill of creating monochrome looks will be useful to everyone: both those who love elegant solutions and those who afford sets in bold styles. Because even in the most risky look, kept in the same tone, you will look decent!

Always be beautiful!

Stylist and image maker Irina Ergina

Without a competent combination of colors, it is impossible to talk about a stylish and elegant outfit. One option for creating a harmonious image is to combine contrasting shades. But it’s even easier to do this by using different tones of the same color range.

Today we're going to talk about how to create a stunning monochrome look that will suit any fashionista.

What should be understood by a monochrome outfit?

The name of the style itself suggests that only one color is used to create an image. But there are some nuances.

Options for monochrome outfits:

• total look in one color - all details of the image completely match in color, but at the same time differ in texture;
• an image in the same range - things may differ in shades, but they all belong to the same color scheme, for example, from light blue to deep blue.

Regardless of the variety, a monochrome look has many advantages over other types of outfits. Here are just the main ones:

• an outfit in one color always looks expensive, stylish and laconic, even if it consists of things bought in the mass market, which cannot be said about clothes with prints, which often look tacky and vulgar, even if they are expensive;
• a monochrome look allows you to show maximum imagination when choosing jewelry and various accessories, because it is they, along with color, that make the outfit unique and memorable;
• you don’t have to worry about the combination of colors, since in our case we are talking about one color;
• you can use a variety of fabric textures and clothing styles without fear that the image will be overloaded.

It may seem that an outfit made in one color is boring and uninteresting. But it’s worth trying on such an image at least once - and you understand that this stereotype has nothing to do with reality.

Principles for creating a monochrome look

Even a beginner in the fashion world can easily cope with putting together a monochrome outfit if you follow our simple and effective tips.

1. Feel free to combine different factors and unusual cut elements in one outfit. What is considered prohibitive for a bright multi-colored outfit will look great in a monochrome look.
2. Almost any monochrome outfit can be diluted with neutral colors: black, white, beige, gray. But there should not be many such inclusions, otherwise all the charm of the dominant shade will go away.
3. Be sure to experiment with original accessories. An unusual bag, a wide belt, an elegant neckerchief or massive earrings are the elements that will significantly transform your outfit, making it stylish and unique. By the way, by changing accessories, you can create an image from the same things for both a meeting and a party.
4. When creating a monochrome look, don't force yourself into simple base shades. Of course, the easiest way to choose an outfit is in black, white, or sand shades. But images made in complex shades look much more interesting: lavender, emerald, peach and many others.

With a little practice, it will take you no longer than 10 minutes to create a stunning look.

Nuances of the total look

When creating such an outfit, it is important that all items of clothing and some accessories have a completely identical color. Even a slight discrepancy in shades will instantly ruin all your efforts to create a stylish look.

Diversity in this case is achieved through the use of different fabric textures and unusual clothing styles. The more contrasting the materials and cut lines are, the better the look will be.

For example, a voluminous pullover will go perfectly with a narrow skirt made of smooth leather. large knit and matte tight tights.

As for accessories, they should also be made in the dominant color of the entire outfit, but they can be diluted with one or two details in contrasting colors.

Nuances of the image in one color scheme

To create an outfit with different shades of the same range, you will need a color wheel and a little imagination.

First of all, choose a color that will become the main color in your outfit. Next, take a color wheel and see which shades are in the same sector as base color. These are the ones you will use to create your image.

One option would be to create a gradient outfit that uses shades that are located in close proximity to each other in the same sector of the color wheel. In this case, they form smooth transitions in the outfit, which look incredibly stylish and feminine.

You can use tones located at different ends of the sector. In this case, the image will be quite contrasting and bright, but still elegant and laconic.

It’s easy to choose accessories for an outfit in the same color scheme. These can be items made in the same shade as one of the elements of the image. Or you can use contrasting details that will liven up the outfit a little. But do not forget about the color temperature of all elements of the costume: they should be selected in either warm or cold tones.

Makeup and hairstyle should not be too bright and shocking. Otherwise, they will distract attention from the unusual outfit. But at the same time, you should not use tones in makeup that completely match the color of your clothes, otherwise your face may blend in with the suit.

It is enough to highlight your eyes or lips so that your makeup looks as stylish and elegant as your monochrome outfit.

Combine colors to create harmonious image, emphasizing feminine beauty, not so simple. Sometimes the doubts are so great that you want to give in to temptation and wear a one-color ensemble. It would seem, what could be simpler? But it was not there! Creating a stylish monochrome look requires extraordinary taste.

In the past, monochrome meant a combination black and white flowers or, alternatively, gradation gray shades, but today everything has changed. Essentially, the minimalist style involves a mix of similar shades of the same color within the same range. But the “highlight” is that the image should look absolutely colorful. This technique is used by many designers who practice using monochrome in all colors of the rainbow. And Hollywood celebrities demonstrate extraordinary awareness of the latest trends, sporting colorful monochrome outfits.

Plain clothes within a monochrome style can be worn in two variations:

• an image composed of elements in one shade of one color;
• an image composed of different shades of the same color.

The simplest, but quite effective version of monochrome is black. This look can match an evening look, a casual look, or a sporty one.

An equally common option is white monochrome. Yes, it’s impractical, but it has the right to life.

The most versatile and natural version of monochrome is, of course, beige, but in this look the primary role is given to accessories, makeup and hair styling, because there is a risk of looking faded and inexpressive.

What are the benefits of a monochrome style?

1. The attention of others is guaranteed!
2. Plain clothes elongate the silhouette and make you look slimmer.
3. A monochrome look provides a wide range of options for choosing accessories.
4. Almost the only case when colored tights (to match the color of the clothes) look appropriate and do not cause associations with immaturity.

In a monochrome look, the presence of bright accents, which are played by accessories in contrasting colors. Stylists not only advise using them, but strongly recommend them, because the likelihood of looking like a large one-color spot is very high. And we should not forget that the choice of clothing colors should not be based on the hot trends of the season, but on your own color type of appearance.

Modern fashion magazines recommend not to waste a lot of time standing at the wardrobe, but to put together an image focusing on one color. However, many people mistakenly believe that plain clothes are boring and unoriginal. Most often, it is she who helps create a memorable and unique look.

Monochrome clothes, unlike outfits with bright prints, are suitable for everyday, office, business style, and for a ceremonial exit. The basic rule is to combine things of the same color, but different shades and textures. Such clothes in the same color scheme attract the attention of others.

Monochrome style is most often preferred by women who work in offices. The strict dress code established at work does not allow wearing casual clothes and calls for restraint. However, this does not mean that the image should be devoid of originality and zest. Therefore, clothes of one tone are perfect for business ladies. After all, with the help of different textures you can get an unusual multi-layered and original effect. It is important to remember that all parts of the bow should fit together as if they were sewn specifically for a monochrome look.

Clothes of the same color scheme will highlight the individuality of women with bright hair color. Harmoniously selected monochrome wardrobe details will play in contrast and produce unforgettable impression. Dark tones are suitable for blondes, blue and green colors are suitable for red and brown-haired women, and brunettes should pay attention to pastel colors, as well as bright and saturated ones.

Monochrome clothing in the form of light pink satin trousers in a narrow cut from the Alexis Mabille collection in combination with an openwork blouse in a pale pink shade, with long sleeves, a lush peplum and strap, and sandals to match the outfit with heels from Alexis Mabille.

Monochrome outfit in the form of a long asymmetrical dress red, fitted style, with open shoulders and frills from the collection of the fashion house Andrew Gn, combined with red sandals with weaving and high heels from Andrew Gn.

Monochrome velor trouser set Brown, straight cut from the Max Mara collection in combination with a knitted sweater in a light brown shade, loose fit, long fur coat light brown tone with a straight silhouette and silver heels from Max Mara.

Monochrome trouser look gray, straight cut, made of shiny fabric, from the collection of the Max Mara fashion house, combined with a gray knitted jumper in a straight cut and silver high-heeled shoes from Max Mara.

Monochrome clothing in the form of a plum-colored raincoat below the knees from the Nina Ricci collection in combination with purple trousers of a classic cut, with a belt, a pink-purple blouse in a fitted style, with a deep neckline and dark plum-colored heels from Nina Ricci.

A monochrome look of a purple dress of a fitted style, below the knee length, sleeveless, with leather inserts and a high slit from the collection of the fashion house Salvatore Ferragamo in combination with short leather boots plum lace-up high heel from Salvatore Ferragamo.

Monochrome ensembles are indispensable when a fashionista wants to turn an ordinary outfit into a luxurious one. With different shades and fabrics, you can create a rich look without spending a lot of money. Girls in such clothes look elegant and sophisticated.

Fashionable monochrome colors

Designers high fashion came to the tacit conclusion that the monochrome style can be divided into two color groups: pastel and bright, rich models. There are also outfits in which the dominant color is black and white. What monochrome colors attract attention?

Red

This color can attract attention in any crowd. However, the entire outfit of this color looks too harsh and even aggressive. Therefore, it is worth playing with texture and choosing clothes from light and flowy fabrics.

Evening monochrome look made of a fluffy red midi skirt, knitted sweater red with a high collar, a red clutch with metallic inserts, thick red tights and patent leather short boots in a blood red color with high heels.

Autumn monochrome look with a red trouser suit, a fitted style, combined with a short fur coat in a rich red shade, a red leather handbag with a short strap and dark red wedge boots.

Stylish monochrome set of red trousers, straight cut, crimson T-shirt with a pattern, red raincoat middle length, a small red clutch on a chain and red pointed-toe shoes with high heels.

White

A color that is always in fashion. It makes a woman elegant and pure. But you should avoid snow-white throughout the entire look: white on white looks too flashy, unlike cream on white. You can also combine it with nude shades.

Monochrome set with dress white, above the knee length, straight cut in combination with short jacket silver in color, with pockets and a wide belt, and white flat-soled sneakers.

A monochrome outfit in the form of white trousers of a classic cut, combined with a white blouse of a loose style, sleeveless, with a deep V-neck and milky shoes with high thin heels.

Monochrome set with short dress white straight cut in combination with a demi-season white coat, above the knee length, straight cut, a white-gray clutch and patent silver ankle boots with low heels.

Black

It looks gloomy and sad only if heavy and rough fabrics. Silk, delicate elements that highlight silhouettes will make anyone visually slimmer and make the outfit stylish.

A monochrome look with a black autumn coat, straight cut, knee-length, with leather inserts from the collection of the Gucci fashion house in combination with leather gloves black tone and high black leather boots with heels from Gucci.

An evening monochrome set with a black midi dress, a fitted style, with short voluminous sleeves, a stand-up collar and leather inserts from the Gucci collection, combined with short black gloves, a black leather handbag and high black heeled boots from Gucci.

A festive monochrome look with a short black dress, a fitted cut, with a full skirt, long sleeves and a high collar, decorated with sequins, from the Valentino collection, combined with a small black handbag on a chain and black heeled shoes from Valentino.

Green, pink, blue and yellow colors also do not lose their popularity and relevance. Each of them will be able to create an original and fashionable look.

How to Create a Monochrome Look

• Each monochrome suit should contain a rich color that will focus the attention of others. You can complement it with darker shades. For example, cherry trousers can be combined with a pink T-shirt, or with a light green blouse.

A casual monochrome look with skinny gray jeans combined with a thin straight-fit dark gray sweater, short coat gray tone in a fitted style, a beige clutch and white sneakers with flat soles.

An original monochrome set with a long satin skirt in a pale emerald shade, straight cut, with a high slit in combination with winter jacket light green color with fur, loose silhouette, medium length, turquoise handbag, white blouse and black leather ankle boots with heels.

A stylish monochrome look with a light brown dress in a fitted style, knee-length, with a V-neck and a thin belt, combined with a cape matching the color of the dress, a red handbag and high-heeled brown leather boots.

A monochrome set with a plum-colored leather midi dress, straight cut, sleeveless, combined with a thin burgundy-colored jacket, a cherry-colored leather handbag and open black high-heeled shoes.

Female monochrome look with satin long dress brick shade, fitted style, sleeveless, combined with a long chocolate-colored raincoat with a loose silhouette and dark brown high-heeled sandals.

An office monochrome look with a gray trouser suit, a fitted style, combined with a demi-season gray coat of medium length, a fitted cut, a long thick scarf in a light gray shade and black high-heeled ankle boots.

• The main color of the ensemble can be placed between two shades of the same color, but of a lighter tone. So, blue pants and a blue T-shirt will dilute it.
• To make a monochrome look look interesting, experiment with the texture of the fabric. Things made of different materials hide the figure's flaws and emphasize its advantages.
• The more variety in clothing, regardless of how it is achieved - color or fabric, the richer and more luxurious the outfit looks.

Stylish monochrome set with narrow dark blue trousers with a high waist in combination with a light blue jacket with a fitted cut and a blouse of blue color sleeveless, decorated with beads, a beige leather bag and short blue-gray boots with low heels.

A sporty monochrome look with wide-cut white trousers, low-waisted, combined with a short asymmetrical white top, a small silver clutch and white lace-up and platform sneakers.

Spring monochrome set with a demi-season coat in a dark gray shade of a fitted cut, combined with a black sleeveless top, a flared black midi-length skirt, a small black-and-white handbag with a long strap and black shoes with an open heel, metal studs and stiletto heels.

A fashionable monochrome look with a peach-colored tulip skirt, knee-length, combined with a loose-fitting brick-tone chiffon blouse with a round neckline, a red spring coat with a fitted cut, midi length, red leather bag and open coral-colored low-heeled shoes.

We select accessories and shoes

The monochrome ensemble will be diluted with well-chosen accessories. Many fashionistas use the technique of contrast. It goes well with bright clothes. Pastel-colored outfits are combined with jewelry, the shade of which is several tones different from the dominant color.

Metallic and shiny details look interesting on dark items. Accessories are something that can revive and refresh a girl’s image, giving it a formal or businesslike look, depending on the situation.

Women's monochrome clothing in the form of trousers in a light brown shade of a narrow cut from the Balmain collection in combination with a leather asymmetrical brown tunic with flared sleeves, a brown handbag and caramel-colored shoes with open toes and heels from Balmain.

A monochrome look with a long chiffon dress in a bright yellow shade, a fitted style, sleeveless from the collection of the fashion house Emilio Pucci, combined with yellow high-heeled ankle boots from Emilio Pucci.

Autumn monochrome look with long coat a yellow fitted style from the Hermes collection in combination with yellow trousers of a straight silhouette, with a high waist and a strap, a yellow T-shirt, a handbag in a yellow and white striped color and low tan shoes from Hermes.

A stylish monochrome look with a velvet midi skirt in a dark red shade, with a slit from the Max Mara collection, combined with a warm red jacket in a loose fit, a red leather bag with fur inserts and closed shoes in dark red with heels from Max Mara.

Autumn monochrome set with long knitted sweater a loose-fitting beige color from the Max Mara collection combined with a long beige vest, wide beige trousers, a beige leather bag with fur trim and white heeled shoes from Max Mara.

A monochrome look with a light purple trouser suit, a fitted cut from the collection of the fashion house Nina Ricci, combined with a purple satin blouse, with a deep neckline and white shoes with a pointed toe and high heels from Nina Ricci.

Shoes should be selected based on representatives of the “color family”. Shoes, sneakers, boots are an integral part of the image. Shoes can visually lengthen the legs, make the foot several sizes smaller, attract attention and emphasize individuality. Naturally, you need to buy quality products that will provide convenience.

If you plan to wear shoes with tights, then it is better to choose them in the same tone. Black and white models are combined with clothes of other colors. These two primary colors are neutral, and when the right decision They will not focus all the attention on themselves.

An evening monochrome look with a short black dress of a fitted cut, with a full skirt and openwork sleeves, a short black jacket, a fitted style, a transparent clutch and black leather ankle boots with lace-up and a chunky heel.

A casual monochrome look with a short satin skirt in a sunny yellow shade, a yellow knitted sweater with white inserts, straight cut, a large yellow bag with appliqués and low-cut pale yellow ballet shoes with a pattern.

Festive monochrome set with evening dress light beige shade, fitted cut, knee length in combination with a beige coat of a fitted style, midi length, beige leather handbag and beige sandals with chunky heels.

A monochrome look with a carrot-colored midi dress, a fitted cut, with elbow-length sleeves, combined with a milky-colored handbag with orange inserts on a short handle and open coral-colored high-heeled shoes.

Every autumn, in anticipation of the winter blues, I dress in black and gray, but by the end of February I want to immediately burn it all and create a completely new wardrobe in bright and cheerful colors. I’m probably not alone in my aspirations, otherwise how else can I explain that the autumn-winter collections of most brands are made in darker and deeper colors, while the spring-summer offer us different variations of light and bright. Along with the desire to buy all this yellow-pink-blue-orange, concerns usually come: what to wear it with? These concerns often lead us to avoid colors we know nothing about and stick to a few traditional patterns we learned a long time ago.

Choose suitable color. For example, rich yellow. We click on the combination diagram (or better yet, on everything in turn) and we get 6 ready-made palettes.

We take screenshots on our phone and go to the store with them.

What else?

There are several websites that create photo-based color palettes with vibrant color schemes. It’s worth visiting them to get inspired, or to choose specific combinations for the desired color. For example:

in color balance (this is the site of designer, colorist and photographer Alex Romanuke, who creates palettes by hand)

You can go the third way: take a photo of the combination you like and break it down into colors by uploading the picture to sites like pictaculous.com or color.adobe.com (this Adobe application compiles palettes according to schemes, like colorscheme, and lays out the uploaded photo into a scheme).

Actually, color combinations are not exhausted in 6 schemes, because we take them from nature, which is beautiful and diverse. To work well with color, you should focus on natural combinations, the works of great artists, designers, architects and photographers. Of course, this does not mean that we will be able to repeat the same complex color combination right away or come up with something of our own, just as ingenious, but the same rule works here as with “innate” literacy and style in a language: to write well, you need read a lot of good literature.

Good work with color and more brightness in your life!