Hi there! Welcome! Thank you for stopping by today. I’ve been excited to write this post because I often dress in monochrome! There is just something about wearing a monochrome look that makes me feel confident. I’m not sure what it is, but I always feel happy in these outfits! So, I wanted to share a round up of aesthetic monochrome outfit ideas. There are outfits for Thanksgiving, work, the weekend, travel, and just everyday wear.
Plus, it’s the best time of the year for monochrome looks if you ask me. Fall and winter means layering and lots of different textures, which are key to monochrome!
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Eleven Aesthetic Monochrome Outfit Ideas
On-Trend in Brown Monochrome for Work, Weekend, or Vacation
I love brown as an alternative to black. While brown is trending, it is definitely not something that I see going out of style. I do like to wear black, but sometimes I feel like it makes me look like I haven’t seen the sun in a few years, ha. Anyway, brown, camels, beiges, and tans can be worn together for a monochrome look – you don’t have to stick to one color to get a monochrome look. They’re all in the same color family.
Okay, I want to share details about this look. It was one of my favorites from my recent trip to London. This outfit is a good option to pack for a fall or winter city vacation! The layers work really well for this time of the year. My brown sweater is all wool, which is something I look for when I shop for sweaters. I want to make sure it’s warm and it will hold up with wear. This sweater is perfect for layering under a blazer or a coat. My dark brown jeans and dark brown leather boots worked for a bit of contrast in tones.
I actually ordered this pair of jeans by accident! I meant to order a slimmer fit in the same color, but I ended up absolutely loving this pair. You can see how I styled them here and here too. I want to share a little sizing tip on these jeans – I am 5’4, and I ordered the short. They run true to size, but I recommend ordering the short if you’re my height or shorter.
Monochrome Work Outfits for Big Meetings or Interviews
I think monochrome dressing is an easy way to put together an elevated look. It’s the perfect type of outfit for a big meeting, an interview, or any other work event where you need to go a step above your normal workwear. I can remember several big days at work where I dressed in monochrome so I didn’t have to worry about my outfit. Don’t get me wrong – I would wear a monochrome outfit to any regular office day too! Click here to see an example of an outfit I love for work. These pants come in a few options for colors. I really love the cream or black for a monochrome work outfit, especially with a blazer or sweater. These pants look nice with a loafer, ballet flat, or a bootie.
Monochrome Thanksgiving Outfit Idea
My mom always tries to get our family to dress up for Thanksgiving, and there are many years where we end up at the table in pajamas or sweatpants! But, this outfit would be perfect if you’re like me and want be cozy but presentable. You can dress this look up with boots, or you can wear it with these black ballet flats. I saw these flats in person, and I highly reccommend them. I already have black ballet flats, so I had to pass. But, they’re so gorgeous!
This dress also comes in a pretty red if you are looking for something super festive! I would pair it with these booties.
Navy Monochrome for Fall and Winter
Navy is another good alternative to black. The right navy can be incredibly beautiful! These faux leather pants are super comfortable, and they hold their shape very well. I recommend your regular size. I love this look for wine tasting with friends, going out to dinner, or for work. Neutral pieces like these are a great way to add options to your wardrobe that you can wear in multiple ways.
Pleated Grey Skirt and Jacket for Work
I love to bring an edgy piece into an otherwise classic look. This bomber jacket is the perfect piece to do that. You can also give this look a more classic feel with the the matching sweater. Or, elevate this look with this grey, pleated cashmere skirt. I would wear this outfit to the office, especially on days where you have plans after work. The cropped bomber goes well with the high waist skirt. I included black or grey boots, but I love head to toe in grey with all of these different textures!
Velvet Monochrome for the Holidays
A red velvet suit is a little too perfect for a work holiday party. Did anyone else think of cupcakes when they read red velvet? Hopefully it’s not just me. Anyway, you’ll be office appropriate and in the holiday spirit in this look. This is a suit that I would keep to wear each holiday season.
However, you can definitely wear the pants and the blazer as separates too. That is one of the best parts of monochrome outfits – you can rewear a lot of the pieces with other things in your closet. I think the red blazer would be really cute with jeans and booties. This look also comes in a cream or white monochrome outfit that I really love. The cream blazer would be beautiful with jeans. Both colors are part of a really good sale right now!
Black Dress and Black Boots for Work
This dress is a piece that you can turn to time after time for work and weekend. You can layer it in the winter or wear it without a jacket in the spring and early fall. I would pair it with black boots for the colder months. Then, you can wear sneakers or loafers when you don’t have to worry about keeping your feet warm! For now, either of these suede boots will add depth and dimension to the outfit since they’re a totally different material than the dress.
This coat is perfect for this dress. I own this exact coat in brown (see what it looks like on me here). It’s super warm because it’s nearly all wool! Whenever I buy a coat, I make sure the wool percentage is pretty high. Otherwise, it probably won’t be as warm as you want it to be.
Brown Monochrome for Fall and Winter Every Day
Monochromatic outfits can also be athletic or weekend wear! Whether you are running out the door for errands on the weekend, doing school drop off, or just taking your dog for a walk, this outfit is super comfortable and put together. Everything this brand makes is incredibly soft! The neutral colors are easy to mix and match, too. I love to wear chunky boots with sweatpants, so I included a pair here. Sneakers are probably a more popular option for this look though! I like them both.
Green Monochrome for Christmas Party
Green is a good option for a Christmas party. How festive! This specific outfit is obviously not a full monochrome look because I paired it with tan booties, but this dress is just too good not to share for the holidays. I hope you don’t mind, ha! I also linked heels that I love in case heels are more your vibe. The dress will be beautiful with boots or heels!
Monochrome Outfits for Travel and Every Day Wear
Matching sets are so easy for fall and winter travel. Sweater and pants or a sweatshirt and pants, and you’re out the door! Okay, it definitely doesn’t go that smoothly in my house. But, knowing what I’m going to wear helps streamline the packing process for sure. These sets are also a good option for running errands or if you’re working from home. The first set is all cashmere. I absolutely love this brand, and own several pieces from them. I remember buying a full outfit from them in 2019. So far, these pieces have stood the test of time!
Metallic Holiday Party
Metallics are so fun for this time of the year! I had to share this outfit from my sweater dress blog post because it’s such a good option for the holiday season. You could wear this for anything from Thanksgiving to New Years. If you’re wondering how to rewear these pieces, you can wear the sweater dress throughout the fall and winter. The boots would be really cute with a midi skirt, jeans and a sweater, or with a gray or black dress.
Do you have any favorite monochromatic outfits? Let me know! Thanks so much for stopping by!
