Seven Days of Monochromatic Style

Fred Butler's seven days of rainbow style got me wondering whether I had the capacity to do monochromatic style too.  Sadly my shoe and outerwear collections don't stretch into the colour realms that Fred's do.  In addition, my colours are slightly different to Fred's ones.... a selection of seven colours that I will always be drawn to, hence why I have more items in those colours, though strictly speaking I don't have favourite colours (thank god I've never been asked that silly question in interviews....).  The North Sea winds might have battered my head and boxed my ears a bit but I'm making a conscious effort to make sure I don't retreat into a blah sea of navy and grey now that I've dug out some of these ye olde frocks...

(Vintage navy texturised coat, John Richmond navy dress, Topshop feather skirt, Tabio blue tights, Topshop ribbed knee highs, Topshop Unique shoes)

(Vanessa Bruno jumper, vintage lace dress, Tabio tights, Rupert Sanderson shoes, Mango skirt worn as peplum)

(Vintage silk t-shirt, 3.1 Phillip Lim one shouldered dress, As Know as de Base wrap skirt worn as cape, Topshop tights, vintage shoes)

(Zara yellow dress, satin ruffled skirt worn over the shoulders, tartan tights, vintage strappy patent sandals)

(Stella McCartney for H&M blush trench, H&M silk top, blush pink shirt worn as skirt, Princess Tam Tam knee high socks, Forever 21 shoes)

(Vintage Lanvin wool jacket, tiered dress, Bebaroque fringed tights, Miu Miu shoes)

(Purple button up shirt, Proenza Schouler for Target dress, dip dyed purple footless tights, Topshop jacket, vintage lace skirt worn as scarf, vintage perspex wedges)

Comments

[littlemissellie]

Wow what gorgeous outfits! I tend to wear more grey and black, good inspiration to wear a bit more colour :)

[tis serendipity]

gosh i just love all your tights! you've got one in every colour of the rainbow... what a great investment x) am amazed at the amazing number of clothes you have!

[avi]

hi susie,how'd you do that effect on your purple stockings? i mean the lightest-darkest effect? thak you. :-)

[alicepleasance]

I adore this post, the monochromatic way is far than boring and can be so creative indeed.

[jess]

These are fabulous susie! What a fantastic range of colours. I particularly love the green and the bright pink outfits. The light pink is very pretty, too. Apart from black, I don't think I've ever attempted a monochromatic style, but you've definitely convinced me to experiment a little!! xx

[Romeika]

I love monochromatic looks, you look amazing!

[margault]

those outfits are truly fantastic ! you have so much clothes, and you're definitely inspiring !
love!

[dree]

seriously one of my most favorite posts! the ensembles are killer..love the jade green vintage shoes and the Miu Miu platforms!

[ms sashimi]

you did an excellent job of dressing pretty monochromatically. and its not typical colors either. i really love the yellow dress w the tartan tights! thats an unexpected combo!

[detour2mode]

love all of these style!! thanks for the link!

[Fashion Tidbits]

the PINKS are my favourite~~~!!!!! styling is impeccable as always :P

[kim]

Very inspirational! I've only ever tried full on black or full on shocking pink, but I must try other colours too, I love this look! And coïncidentally my favourite colours are all included (esp. #2) - except the blush tone, makes me look like a ghost.

[e.ss]

Brilliant! Reminding me how disappointingly few colourful pieces I have in my wardrobe.

[katja]

wonderful outfits. i'm impressed.

[+]

Ever since seeing this Kingdom of Style post a while back ...

http://kingdomofstyle.typepad.co.uk/my_weblog/2007/06/dipped_in_colou.html

I've been digging the monochromatic look. Thanks for more inspiration ... love the pink look in particular.

About the question about dip-dyed tights, check out these instructions:

http://the-coveted.com/blog/2008/01/30/gradient-tights-i-done-myself/

[susie_bubble]

Thanks guys.... I dyed my tights here...but as usual I didn't give instructions...coz i suck at instructing ppl...
http://stylebubble.typepad.com/style_bubble/2008/01/yawn-dye-yawn.html

The hot pink outfit is also my fave....

[SOS!]

You've got a rainbow when you put those pictures together! Love the monochromatism.. The purple look is my fave (that leather jacket is amazing). And that vintage lanvin coat is beautiful..

[chelsea]

I love the look of these. The second blue outfit with the lace dress is my favourite or the pink outfits.

[Katie]

love the pink shoes!!! :D

[oddburd]

Ohhhh I love these outfits! The plaid tights look great with the yellow outfit. And I think the first one is my favorite...I've really been into navy lately.

[Kayla]

you have inspired me! now i want to try this for a week...

[lee jones]

i really like the texture variety in the navy outfit.

[Natty]

Bloody love it Susie - you look fab in all of these. I cant even beginning to decide my fave look but I think it has to be the bright pink colour blocking. Amazing! For someone that can do head to toe black well, I think I may be a bit more daring and try out head to toe - another colour!

[winnie]

Wow, I looove this post. The patterns on the side looks really effective too.

Gotta say my favourite is the bright teal outfit and the purple one. Wow.

[coco]

I love the yellow look. The purple is also lovely.

[Cas Ruffin]

Wow you pulled this off so well! I'm surprised that you have so many different color tights and outfits to match them.

[Marian]

Susie love how you did the varying colour paths and nailed them all.super fun!
muah!
Marian

[Miss Glitzy]

Beautiful monochromatic series. Why am I always wearing grey outfits?

[Schuh Street Style]

As a devoted colour fan I adore this post. My two favourite outfits are the yellow tiered dress from Zara with tartan tights and the pink outfit - fantastic!! Would absolutely love it if you could check out my Blog?!

Kind Regards
Carol x

[Zori]

Great idea, the last purple picture is my favorite!

[Linda Famularcano]

All of the outfits are fabulous. Wow. You have such an awesome wardrobe.
My favourite is the blush pink outfit. I'm so loving the Forever 21 shoes, Tam Tam knee high socks and Stella McCartney for H&M blush trench. Tis very creative how you used the shirt as a skirt, love it.

[Charm]

You have such a creative eye!

[Adeline]

Adore the yellow, pink and purple look. Where was the pink heels from?

[miss woo]

Amazing post, I can't quite decide which colour I like best, hmm all pink or blue...

[Girl Harry]

the yellow one was really refreshing and eye grabbing, Loved the slightly sickly tartan tights
also the dip dyed tights for the purple look ? did you buy them that way or DIY ?

[Alicia/InstantVintage]

You're amazing. Truly. I love how you repurpose items.

[lilu]

omg!!!!! amazing colours:)))))))))

[Prêt à Porter P]

the purple is phenomenal!!
and i like the random things off to the side

[lisa]

Wow, I can't decide which colour I like best! You look lovely in all of them.

[KD]

I love them all!!!! I was very sad when I reached the end of this post, it was lovely!

[Tamara]

Fred Butler's amazing! I don't think I would have the capacity to do that monochrome styling anymore, I used to, in the 90's maybe, when everybody did... Anyway, you made it! And it looked gorgeous!
;) I linked you, btw!

[ash]

i'm currently attempting to add more color into my wardrobe. i tend to do a lot of monochromatic, but mostly all black. this is a very inspiring post. love the navy, and the second one reminds me of prada.

[Meg]

These are so imaginative! Very awesome. My favorite is the light pink.

[Fabiola]

...I love bright ink & rose pink outfits!

[mybeaumonde]

usually i wouldn't like an all pink outfit but with those shoes and that coat coat i have changed my mind... i think the purple one is my favourite though! i think you could probably have a museum exhibition with all your tights! x

[razielle]

Oh wow, i can't even choose a favorite outfit. I love them all :)

[pretty face]

I'm surprised you've never done this before! You look great! I've long been fascinated by the idea of monochromatic outfits (or One Colour Outfits as I so aptly referred to them on my blog before someone pointed out that word...) x

[Brigadeiro]

G O R G E O U S !

Love them all! Especially the yellow outfit and the pale pink outfit with the Stella for H&M trench (which looks gorgeous on you btw!). Absolutely brilliant!

[Dark Bohemiia blog]

your photos are sweet

[Nicky]

This post is so amazing! Your wardrobe is amazing, i love the way you have so many clothes in so many colour ways. The feather skirt in the first post is absolutely gorgeous, i think the deep colour makes it.

Great post again!

Nicky X