Same color outfits.

One trend that I have noticed surfacing is wearing the same color in an outfit but in many different shades. Although this trend is not wide spread I predict it becoming much more popular this year. An important thing that you must keep in mind when attempting to sport this look is that the shades you use must be on opposite sides of the spectrum from one another. Use deep maroon with pale pink, eggplant with lilac, navy with Tiffany blue, etc.

Below are some examples on how to put together a same color outfit. In the blue dominated outfit, I started with light pants and a navy top. I then added a dark blazer and a light bag. It is very important to keep the balance between light and dark colors. One misconception about wearing the same color in two different articles is that the color must match perfectly. It is okay to wear two colors that are slightly off, just don't let the pair dominate the outfit. The bag is slightly lighter than the pants, but they still work together because they blend with the outfit.

The next example shown is a red dominated outfit. You might look at the leather jacket and say "that's brown. Therefore she is cheating". Now keep in mind that the color you choose is not set in stone. Just try to keep each article within the same "color family".

The third example I have shown is a yellow outfit. The deep mustard jeans contrasts very well with the pale yellow shirt. While I kept the main components of the outfit in the yellow/brown family, I have added some color with the accessories. This is also acceptable for this trend. Yellow is a very shy color and the blue and pink accessories brighten the outfit.

You can do this with any color you choose just remember to follow the rules: 1. Opposite sides of the spectrum 2. Balance 3. Color family 4. Express yourself!