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Monochromatic Style

May 23, 2011 Nik

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I think fashion should be fun, bold, expressive and personal.  Having said that, this sentiment might well be the reason I favor the trend of color-blocking.  Although born of subjectivity, such sartorial exuberance is rarely achieved without the subject looking as though he or she is trying too hard.  Which completely defeats the purpose of color-blocking: celebration.  An unabashed, unapologetic, in-your-face saturation of colors that scream “I AM ALIVE, I AM FUN, and I don’t give a FLYIN’ FLIP what you think about my outfit!” 

But, if you’re not feeling that confrontational, either because you just realized that black, white, brown and beige do not a wardrobe make, or that there’s life beyond matching your belt to your shoes, it’s understandable that color-blocking my seem a bit bizarre to you, and therefore, off-limits.  I get it.  Baby steps.  But I promise you that all articles of clothing don’t have to match.  In fact, “match” is a f-o-u-r letter word in fashion.  I’d like you to instead focus on this concept: coordination. 

Great.  Now that that’s out of the way, I want to share with you another amazing trend: monochromatic looks.  That’s right.  An entire ensemble- in one color.  “But Nik,” you chime, “I thought you just said matching is a f-o-u-r letter word.”  Aha!  Monochromatic looks are not about matching, but coordinating different hues from the same color family.  Plus, if color-blocking seems a little schizophrenic to you, why not first test the fashion waters in a singularity of color?   

Let me assure you monochromatic looks are not boring.  If anything, it’s sartorial irony.  One color, but in a litany of eye-catching shades.  Done right, monochromatic dressing is youthful, without being juvenile, and fashion-forward without causing you stumble on your style journey.  For inspiration, look no further than Glee character Emma Pillsbury.  (Who do you think you’re kidding?  I know you watch the show.)  Emma has inspired an entire blog, devoted to her fashion!  If you decide to take up this trend, may I suggest you start with blue?  I imagine every fashionista has jeans, so blue should be a good jumping off point to test this trend.  Ready to take the plunge?

 Fashionably Yours,

Nik

 

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