Monochrome outfit ideas to pin to your style board in 2023

Get inspired with our favourite single-hued looks

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Orin Carlin
Orin CarlinContent Writer
Updated: March 7, 2023
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For the chronically indecisive, one of this year's hottest colour trends will come as a shock to the system. Monochrome outfits are all about swerving the rainbow and staying true to one single hue and basing your entire outfit around that particular colour.

What is monochrome?

A monochromatic outfit is an ensemble that is focused around one singular colour. Often the word 'monochrome' is mistakenly thought to solely refer to black and white – likely because these two colours fall under the greyscale umbrella and so would suitably qualify.

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However, the trend is not limited to merely outfits compiled of black, white and grey shades, instead it applies to any colour of the rainbow.

Saturated brights have been dominating the runways recently, and legendary luxury house Valentino is one of the key players. Its instantly recognisable fuchsia pink shade has been worn head-to-toe by many famous faces, including the likes of Zendaya, Florence Pugh and Elsa Hosk.

Three models walk the runway in red outfits. The first wears a red dress and boots, the second a red gown and heels, and the third a red dress, boots, and a red fur jacket.© Photo: Getty Images

Models for Bora Aksu, Eudon Choi and David Koma at London Fashion Week 

For AW23, the hue du jour has taken a fiery turn. Red was spalshed all over the runway at London Fashion Week and we're totally here for it.

"Move over cobalt blue there’s a new primary to get to grips with," explains Hello! Fashion's editor Jill Wanless. "Red suddenly feels really fresh again, especially worn head-to-toe. I loved this colour pop at Eudon Choi in the form of a silky dress, tights and mules as much as I appreciated the mini dress and go-go boots at David Koma."

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Hello! Fashion shares our favourite monochrome outfits to inspire your next look: 

Crisp white

 

A woman in a white suit and sunglasses walks down a cobblestone street, carrying a handbag.© Photo: Getty Images

 

 

White wide-leg pants hanging on a wooden hanger against a plain white wall.

 

Wide press crease trousers, £85, & Other Stories

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Cool lavender

 

Woman in purple suit, sunglasses, and white sandals walks down sidewalk with yellow and white purse.© Photo: Getty Images

 

 

A lavender blazer with a single button and peaked lapels, displayed on a white background.

 

Alice + Olivia Yuriko shawl-collar boyfriend blazer, £495, Farfetch

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Tomato red

 

Woman in red shirt and shorts with a white bag walking on a city sidewalk.© Photo: Getty Images

 

A red shirt with a collar and buttons down the front, displayed on a mannequin.

Joseph Silk crepe de chine shirt, £325, The Outnet

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Dirty saffron

 

Woman in yellow crop top and skirt crossing street, holding a basket.© Photo: Getty Images

 

 

Person wearing a white top and a yellow tulle skirt stands against a white background.

 

Raey Recycled tulle midi tutu skirt, £525, Matches Fashion

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Barbie pink

Woman in pink suit and pink sunglasses walks down city street.© Photo: Getty Images
Pink tweed jacket with two pockets and three buttons down the front.

Essentiel Antwerp Dashing tweed jacket, £260, Feather & Stitch

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Smoky black

 

A woman in black outfit and high heels walks with a blue bag in an urban setting.© Photo: Getty Images

 

 

Black crop top with corset-style laces at the waist, displayed on a mannequin.

 

Jacquemus Baci cropped gathered organic cotton-jersey T-shirt, £175, Net-A-Porter

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Powdery blue

 

A woman in a light blue suit and matching coat walks down the street.© Photo: Getty Images

 

 

A person wearing a light blue robe with a belt tied around the waist.

 

Trullem wool coat, £760, By Malene Birger

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Shocking fuchsia

Anne Hathaway in a pink sequined dress and high heels, holding a pink purse.© Photo: Getty Images
Bright pink high-heeled sandal with ankle strap and gold buckle, platform sole.

Garavani Tan-Go patent leather platforms, £810, Valentino

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