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Spring 2010 Trend: Monochrome Ensembles

by Sarah Cristobal (Subscribe to Sarah Cristobal's posts)
Posted Apr 16th 2010 at 5:20PM  
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Spring 2010 runway looks from Jason Wu, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and Tory Burch. Photo: Fernanda Calfat/Getty Images; Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz; Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz

No one wants their look to be too matchy-matchy unless, of course, you're fixing to wear all one color. This season there are oh-so-many prints, but should you want to streamline your ensemble, dressing in monochrome shades is very of the moment.

For spring there was plenty color popping on the runways. Jason Wu and Phillip Lim presented two-pieces in hues of pink and red, respectively. Meanwhile Tory Burch went for a more safari-fied feel in khaki tones. And there were a rash of all-white ensembles at Bottega Veneta, Calvin Klein Collection, and Gucci.

Want to wear a solo shade? Make sure you choose a color that you're comfortable with head to toe. (Read: if you don't normally wear red, perhaps this isn't the best time to test out.) Some of the designers even included matching shoes, but that's taking the trend a bit too far for an everyday outing.

What do you think? Do you ever wear all one color? Would you consider it now? Let us know by leaving a comment and then check out other spring trends.
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Tags: all white, AllWhite, jason wu, JasonWu, monochrome, monotone, philip lim, phillip lim, PhillipLim, pink, red, spring 2010, Spring2010, tory burch, ToryBurch
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sondbr, 4-23-2010, 9:39AM

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sondbr

It's about time the "matchy, matchy" comes back. I've hated all of the crazy colors/patterns together in the ugly layered look and then shoes that are a completely different color yet. I'm short and I like dressing all in one color - makes me look a bit taller/thinner. And, it just looks neat and put together. I've always liked wearing outfits that are made to go together, so I hope this trend continues.

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cheryl, 4-23-2010, 12:12PM

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cheryl

this is nothing new--not even new this season.

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sbpunk, 4-23-2010, 3:37PM

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sbpunk

ew. Being put together and wearing a sweatsuit looking getup are two very different things.

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heather, 4-23-2010, 10:07AM

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heather

I have been doing this for years!!! Trend or no trend its just my thing....

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Bait, 4-23-2010, 10:21AM

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Bait

Stylist thinks they are so with it. The fact of the matter is - monochrome is simply classic chic. Monochrome is classic style, it is not a mere trend. Therefore, it will always be "in".

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lhgraphics, 4-23-2010, 10:29AM

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lhgraphics

Finally! I hated trying to weed out the loud flowered clothes. Haven't bought clothes for two years because I felt they made me look like a walking piece of cheap wallpaper.

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Mia, 4-23-2010, 11:05AM

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Mia

I have always been a matchy matchy person.
Right down to my shoes! The Fashion World can
be pretty sucky with their ridiculous styles.
The dresses today, are really pretty pathetic.
That's why I wear St. John a lot. Very expensive,
but it is timeless and classy.

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undrgrndgirl, 4-23-2010, 11:23AM

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undrgrndgirl

the first two pictures look like they're wearing pajamas!!

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cgw, 4-23-2010, 12:09PM

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cgw

I think everyone has lost their mind. Just watched Project Runway and now this is on the news. Is everyone nuts? these outfits as well as the ones on the show last night are absolutely hideous-I don't care what size you are. These 'matchy' looks make all the women looks frumpy and godawful. Matching is fine, but at least try to make the modles look good. Yuk.

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jb, 4-23-2010, 12:09PM

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I've always matched from head to toe. I like the one color scheme. Didn't like the different colors and patterns put together. Glad to see pants suits are back in. It's so much easier buying a pants suit and more economical too.

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betsey, 4-23-2010, 5:20PM

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betsey

Monochrome color makes you look taller.

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terry, 4-23-2010, 12:48PM

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terry

Eeeewwwww. They look like walmart and target shoppers.

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Bonbon, 4-23-2010, 1:47PM

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Bonbon

I've always preferred monochrome styles. Whoever came up with mixing all the prints must have been smoking some really strange stuff. To me, you're only put together when outfit, shoes, and purse match. In fact, I used to love Easter when you'd go out and buy a new outfit with shoes, purse. and hat to match and even gloves. Yeah, that tells you how old I am. But, Oh, what a feeling...when you're all dressed up like that. Can't beat it.

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Dionne, 4-23-2010, 3:04PM

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Dionne

I've enjoyed the prints but on my not-tall-enough but plenty round enough body, there is no substitute for monochromatic, right down to and including the shoes. Thins and elongates.

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Hilda, 4-23-2010, 3:22PM

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Matchy-matchy has been my thing for decades. At this moment I am in all black: LLBean slacks with pockets, Cuddl-duds long underpants, bra, sox, shoes, and turtleneck top(with a gold angel on my right shoulder.) Sometimes I do black and white, all white (live in AZ) and all blue. Red, pink, purple tops spice up. Broad-brim hats in lavender, pink, blue, and white are worn to protect my fair skin, with blue allergy mask. I am 81, but everyone says I don't look it.

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nancy rivera, 4-23-2010, 3:37PM

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nancy rivera

The experts, bah humbug. Several years ago, beige was in. I bought a beautiful beige dress, beige shoes and purse. I though I looked fab. But no one can love you like a kid brother who said "Hey Sis, you look like a beach." I never wore the whole outfit again as a matchy match, but split the pieces up.

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T, 4-23-2010, 3:53PM

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T

These don't even look good on skinny girls!

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Sue, 8-12-2010, 8:52PM

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Sue

I always liked the monotone look too. However, here's my question. I've always loved khaki green and this fall military chic is in so green is everywhere. I bought a green Nanette Lepore skirt and a Michael Kors green top and alas, the greens don't match. What do you think?

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