Having a ton of things in the same color is super useful, but I know not everybody has that type of closet. The good news is that it’s not essential if you employ the right styling rules.

Before going monochromatic, there are a couple of things you need to know. These tips and tricks will help you create a monochromatic look without breaking the bank.

• Be comfortable. Start off with a color that makes you love and feel comfortable. If black is that color, go for an all-black ensemble. If it is green, go green. Also, if you love that color and you feel comfortable wearing it, chances are you have more items in that color.
• Black and white shoes get a pass. Maybe you are trying an all-orange outfit. There’s only one problem: you don’t have orange shoes. Relax, it’s not the end of your monochromatic outfit. Just use your white or black shoes, they will still look great, I promise.
• Patterns and textured fabrics are your best friends. Textured fabrics add depth and make the outfit look interesting. Patterns usually come in more than one color, but that’s okay as long as the predominant color is the one you chose to match the rest of the outfit.
• Makeup and hair are also accessories. Maybe you only have a dress in that color and you want to add more things to it to *make* it a monochromatic look. try matching your makeup and hair accessories as well.

Now that you have these tips, it’s time to style an outfit. If nothing else, rocking a single shade will make you look at your wardrobe with fresh eyes and help you see new clothing combinations that you never would have thought of otherwise.

So pick your favorite color and let’s get going!

Monochrome Outfit Examples:

1. Easy Mode – Jeans & Neutrals Monochrome Outfit

Let’s start with no fuss and no complications. Something easy. We all have a perfectly good monochromatic look waiting inside our closets and most of us don’t even realize it. That look? Your jeans and a plain, neutral top.