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Tonal dressing continues to rule the roost, and why wouldn’t it? It gives off a sense of class and sophisticated look. The one-tone dressing is when you wear the same color of clothes in different shades from head to toe. When you combine the shades right, what you get is an elevated outfit and a chic look, definitely not regular. The great thing is that the trend is gender-neutral and goes perfectly for any occasion. So how do you pull it off just like the fashion set?
1. Combine Textures
Textures are a great way to break down your look, instead of wearing a cotton shirt and cotton pants. You can add texture with a thick trench coat, cotton top, and stretchy pants. This helps to break down the look and it makes the sophistication effortless.
Photo: Instagram.com/jadorefashion The secret is, textures add some weight to the outfit, it changes the whole vibe. Textures will also introduce a bit of contrast and depth to the entire look you’re going for. Mix and match with leather, chiffon, and cotton, as much as you’d like to avoid looking matchy.
2. Blend different shades of the same color
Blending different shades of the same color is kind of like the whole essence of the look, you just have to do it right. For instance, if you’re going for a brown hue, you know there are different shades. Pair darker shades with lighter shades, that way there’s variation and you don’t look plain.
Photo: Photo: Instagram.com/mode_by_rache Different shades make your outfit look multidimensional and not the other way round.
3. Tailored Pieces
Tailored pieces have always been an element of class. When you wear a tailored piece, it gives you some sort of confidence. In this case, tailored pieces not only bring confidence and class but also add sophistication.
Photo: Getty Images When you wear the perfect tailored pieces, you don’t have to tone down on your personal style. If you’ve always been a sneakerhead, then there’s no need to put on heels because it’s a tailored outfit, you can pull it off. Tailored pieces will always look classy and sophisticated, you’ll definitely pull off this look with a tailored piece.
4. Introduce contrast
Photo: Instagram.com/slipintostyle Yes, the whole idea is wearing a one-toned outfit, but the simple introduction of contrast can work more in your favor. Contrast does wonders for taking the outfit from ‘meh’ to yasssss! The contrast helps to break up the monotones, even tone down the color if it’s shouty like bright yellow.
5. Start with the basics: Neutral
Neutral colors are the best, they are toned down and classy. If you’re new to the one-toned dressing world, you might want to start with neutral colors. You can never go wrong with neutral colors, and they’re not as hard to blend as shouty colors.
Photo: Instagram.com/jadorefashion Blending neutral colors is easy, pick a light shade and pair it with a darker shade and you’re already good to go.
6. Layer-on
Layering has always been a fashion secret for adding class to any outfit. For a tonal outfit, layering adds dimensions and some volume to the outfit.
Photo: Instagram.com/jadorefashion Depending on the occasion, play with different pieces but ensure to throw on a jacket for the perfect finishing touches.
