Trend Alert: Monochrome

Just can’t keep up with the trends of colors and combos? When in doubt, go with Black & White!

White & Black monochrome mix is one of the simplest, chic and most promising combination to work with. It is very easy to play with bright colors but it is that much more difficult to work on a look which has Black & white. The beauty of this combination is the contrast that it offers. It’s interesting how one can use these colors to create subtle looks as well as a truly bold one.
I am certain that all of us have a lot of black & white pieces in our wardrobe so it is not difficult t to indulge in this trend. So lets see how we can use black & white and get that perfect monochromatic look that works best for you!

PRINTED MANIA 

Wearing prints can add  an interesting tone to an outfit but you need to be careful in trying this out with black & white.
– Very big prints can be overwhelming while small prints are quite flattering. 
– Printed skirts are insanely fancy so invest in one and give yourself a neat silhouette. 
– Go for black & white printed pants, dresses, blazers and match them with basic white or black. 

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STRIPE IT UP 

Adding stripes to your outfit has always been IN. The monochrome stripe is the easiest look to carry.
– Wear horizontal stripes to  look thin and vertical stripes to look tall.
– Find shirts that have stripes with contrasting widths and styles
– Go ahead and mix stripes with prints 
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BLAZER LOVE

Blazers are just amazing when it comes to hiding your problem areas and looking chic, both at once.
– Layer up your blazer over a tank top or shirt.
– You could either keep top and the blazer of the same color or go with contrast.
– Play with textures- while leather and woolen blazers are for winters, go for cotton and lighter fabrics for the summer look.

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KEEP IT SIMPLE

Well if you still believe that the looks are hard to carry off then you could try by keeping it simple.
– Scalloped white skirt & black top
– Skinny black pants & loose white shirt

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