What is the secret of monochrome dressing?


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Monochrome dressing is the official name for what you are talking about. People often associate the word with black / white / gray, but it simply means dressing in a single color. Ever since Michelle Obama modeled his inauguration effectiveness in the burgundy Sergio Hudson, he’s been one of the big trends of the year. (See also Jake Gyllenhaal at the Tonys in a pink Prada suit with a pink shirt.)

Why, well, Goop Monochrome is called “Universally Flattering” because it creates a single, unbroken line that both elongates and polishes, promoting the illusion of height for almost any body. It also uses the power of color to create or reflect a mood, whether it’s electric, upbeat, serene, or calm. It also shows commitment and trust. There is nothing faded about betting on a single hue. And you don’t have to worry about that pesky coordination problem.

The undisputed queen of this type of dressing is natural that Queen who has been wearing a single color since the middle of the last century at the latest in order to stand out from the crowd. (She does this so well that she inspired an entire book on the subject called Our Rainbow Queen.) But she is not alone.

Pascal Anson, the artist and mentor for “The Big Painting Challenge” at the BBC, turned monochrome dressing into a kind of performance piece during the last year of remote work and documented his experiments Instagram. (He called the series “Monoclo”.) And Mr. Hudson has the look in his. doubled Autumn collection, showing monochrome tailoring and cocktail clothing in red, yellow, blue and purple. It has become his signature, so to speak.

So, for best practice tips, it seemed like there wasn’t anyone better to ask. Mr. Hudson emailed me that the most important thing was to use subtle tone variations. For example, he said, “I would do a marigold yellow in combination with a canary yellow instead of a full canary yellow look. It gives you that monochromatic feel without the harshness of the same color from head to toe and creates a more contracted look. “

Meredith Koop, the stylist and consultant responsible for Mrs. Obama’s look, also suggested playing with textures: “Look for contrasts in the fabric,” she said. “Something silky with a shine, a plush wool, a matt crpe, a structured bouclé or a rich velvet. That directs the eye and makes the look more dynamic. “

It’s also easier, to be honest, since you don’t have to go crazy about matching fabric swatches and you can shop around to find what works for your budget.

For example, start with a simple bias cut silk skirt like this one from quince. Or try baggy pants like these from Pangaia (They come in flamingo pink, orchid purple, apple red and saffron). Then build.

Ms. Koop recommends checking out Michelle Mason and Le Superbe on the more expensive side, as well as Banana Republic and BR x Harbison at Banana Republic for more budget conscious styles. And she said, “Always look at RealReal and ThredUP’s used cars for a deal.”

As Mr. Hudson said, the result suggests foresight without fuss. “And that’s always elegant.”

Vanessa answers a fashion-related question from a reader in the Open Thread every week, which you can send her at any time via E-mail or Twitter. Questions are processed and condensed.


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