Getting it right:
THE MONOCHROMATIC
WAY

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Elise: Hi, I'm Elise, the editor-in-chief of beso.com, the site devoted to shopping.

Diana: And I'm Diana, the fashion editor.

Elise: Today, we're going to talk about one of our favorite approaches to putting an outfit together, and that is the monochromatic way.

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Elise: Monochromatic dressing is really extreme color coordination. You can either choose pieces that are all roughly the same shade, or all variations of the same color. You'll want to add in pieces that are different texturally and are cut from different materials, just to make the whole look a little bit more interesting.

I'm wearing different variations of lilac and fuchsia. Nothing is pretty much the same. I'm wearing silk and cashmere, not that many different fabrics.

Diana: I'm wearing all the same color, but I'm breaking it up by using different textures, like sequin pants, a waffle-knit cardigan, and a sheer shirt.

Elise: With this next round of outfits, I really just wanted to show you that denim on denim can work. I know that it terrifies so many people. You obviously don't have to do it to the extremes that I have, as in denim on denim on denim, but try it. Just think of it as a monochromatic blue outfit, if that's how you need to position it.

Diana: I'm wearing red on red on red, but they're all in different variations. I'm wearing a tomato-colored sweater, a lighter pink button-down, and a bright red skirt.

Elise: We hope you liked these looks. For more tips and tricks, come hang out with us at beso.com.

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