The monochrome look is not only the perfect look for trendsetters, but also ideal for established women in the middle of life. Being 40 is no reason for a crisis, but offers many advantages: A woman in her 40s knows who she is, what suits her and what she wants from life. Neither particularly cute animal prints, clothes that are too tight nor every trend will necessarily find their way into her closet. She wants clothes that make her look good in everyday life and that can be put together quickly even under stress. Tone-on-tone outfits may not sound very flexible at first, but they actually allow many combinations and playful possibilities. Especially for women who have already found their favorite colors. With these tips, you can effortlessly create an outfit with flair and style every day that skillfully underlines your own personality. Because simple elegance is guaranteed with monochrome outfits. This trend works perfectly with the capsule wardrobe principle. This involves having between 30 and 40 different pieces in your closet for each season. The high-quality pieces can all be combined with each other. This eliminates the annoying feeling of not having the right item of clothing in your wardrobe for many important situations.

Tip 1: Colors - don't necessarily go for the trend

Many strong colors are returning to closets this spring.

• A lush grass green called Bottega Green is currently being seen a lot on the catwalks and among trendsetters. This color looks particularly good on women with a warm and darker skin tone. Cooler skin tones can quickly look too pale in this green.
• A reddish-purple shade of lilac-blue called Very Peri replaces the trend shade gray. If gray looks good on you, this shade will also look good on you. The only danger: in combination with grey or very light hair and a rather pale complexion, it can quickly look very colorless.
• Millennial pink was already a trend color in 2018 and is making a comeback this year. Behind the shade is a rosé tone with gray, apricot and salmon. The pink tone makes cooler skin types glow.
• These spring trend colors are each striking in their own right. That's why tone-on-tone combinations work well with them. However, elegant combinations are possible in any of the wearer's favorite colors. Because tone-on-tone naturally looks best in flattering colors that match your own type. A special bonus: the monochrome look is already figure-flattering in itself, as it visually stretches the figure. If you also use the ideal colors for your complexion, you can enjoy chic looks that are suitable for everyday wear and show off your best assets.

Monochrome with a sweater and cardigan?

Even a casual everyday outfit with a sweater or card igan looks elegant in monochrome colors. The currently popular wide-cut sweaters in particular are ideal for monochrome styling. The tone-on-tone outfit looks sophisticated and relaxed at the same time. High-quality fashion with a cut that suits your style is important for this impression.

Tip 2: Use gradations for modeling

A tone-on-tone outfit works either in the exact same color or with variations of the shade in different shades. These different nuances of the color tone provide visual calm and at the same time give you the opportunity to set special accents. With a few tricks, the silhouette can be ideally shaped with clothing in the right colors. Darker shades in stronger areas create an additional slimming effect. For example, if you have a larger upper body or want to conceal your large bust, choose a garment in a darker shade of the color. Or if you have a larger lower body, choose the darker shade. The so-called "black effect" also works with darker shades of the same color.
However, it is important that the transitions are smooth. If you block too much on the chest and hips or draw a sharp line, you will emphasize this area even more. This can be bulky and visually add kilos. In general, care should be taken to ensure that the cuts are wide enough and well cut. Skirts in a midi length, for example, are good for the silhouette.

Tip 3: Go for a mix of materials

Tone-on-tone looks are given an interesting touch when different materials are mixed. For example, leather trousers can be combined with a silk blouse. Denim with wool or satin are also nice combinations. These mixtures add depth to the combinations. Especially when the materials are very different, a nice tension is created. However, it is important that the pieces are of a high quality so that the outfit does not look less stylish with a less high-quality piece.

Tip 4: Create effects with accessories

Colorful and eye-catching accessories are possible with a simple outfit. Depending on the style, you can go for a particularly colorful combination or add a single eye-catcher with a bright bag, for example. If it is just one accessory that breaks up the look, it should be of a particularly high quality. If there are several accessories, the mix can also be playful with less high-quality pieces.

Tip 5: Experiment with cuts

Designer Jil Sander has long celebrated the tone-on-tone look in many of her outfits. It was stylish fashion for everyday wear that celebrated a woman's personality rather than herself. High-quality materials and cuts with interesting details were common in her fashion. Anyone experimenting with the monochrome look should work with it: Combine high-quality pieces with each other and choose interesting details for one of the pieces. This could be, for example, lacing a classic blouse at the waist. Or the blouse could be a blouse with a flap, creating an accent at this point. Unusual seams or an asymmetrical cut also give monochrome fashion that special something. In addition, tone-on-tone can be tried out more here without it looking overdone and too deliberate. Important rule: It is better to combine a piece with an unusual detail with simple pieces in the same color. Otherwise, even a monochrome outfit will end up looking too restless.

Perfectly dressed quickly

Monochrome looks make everyday life easier thanks to their versatile combination options. Several pieces in your personal favorite colors or different shades of it can be worn together perfectly day after day. If you focus on the quality of each individual piece, you can create a special outfit every day with just a few simple steps.