
If you are looking for a really great easy look
try monochrome
and make it effortless
You can create a sleek elongated silhouette
when you restrict yourself to just one colour palette
For maximum effect
go for trousers or a longer length skirt
then you get a great streak of mono colour
Use different textures and fabrics
within the same colour family
for added depth
You don’t want to look boring
you want to look sleek and sophisticated
which is why the fabric choices are important
Juxtapose leather trousers with a silk shirt
A biais cut satin skirt with a linen blouse
Or change up the proportions
and wear an outsized jumper with slimline cigarette pants
You can vary the shade of colour
A soft blush top with a deep rose skirt
And vary the textures
A matte belt paired with glossy shoes
Don’t be frumpy
It might be a simple look
but it’s not a dull one
Wear strappy sandals
stilleto heels
Part your hair in the middle and dry it smooth
Vary your monochrome look and
change the monochrome shade with the season
Every colour has its moment in the seasonal spotlight
Wear jewel colours in the winter
leaf and earth colours in the autumn
fresh or pastel colours in spring
and bright vibrant or alternatively white colours in summer
Embrace the ease and power of a monochrome outfit
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Sarah Banks is a designer, blogger and internet entrepreneur. Having started her entrepreneurial life with a couture wedding and day dress company she then got hooked on all things on-line, bringing her businesses online and fusing both worlds. Her experience and knowledge in creating one-off garments for her clients was the foundation for Working Frocks and she is uniquely placed to give styling advice, being not only a blogger, but a couture designer too.