Master the Monochromatic Trend With These Easy Outfit Ideas

We love a shopping spree as much as the next person, but not every trend requires you to break out your credit card. Some actually cost $0 to follow, and monochromic outfits definitely fall under that category.

One-color ensembles have been taking over the runways, and frequently pop up on the red carpet and Instagram. The good news? It's an easy one to try: just grab a top and bottom of the same or similar colors, and boom — you're basically done. The even better news? We've got 30 outfit ideas and tricks to get you started, helping you master monochrome and make getting ready a breeze.

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If you've already matched your shirt to your pants, add a hat or handbag for a little more oomph.

This trend makes even oversize sweatshirts and yoga pants feel elevated.

An easy way to achieve the look? Style your favorite shirt dress with kicks of the same color.

Julianne Moore's purple choice made even more of a statement with the help of a purple sweater.

Layer it underneath your slip dress for a cool weather look.

When winter finally arrives, dare to match your jumpsuit or dress to your coat.

Silver and gray are similar colors, so this pairing them together qualifies as monochrome, too.

So what if nothing matches perfectly? Wearing various shades of green, blue, or red tends to make things more interesting.

Balance out your outfit by wearing a solid-colored coat, just like Jennifer Lopez.

Go with a graphic tee instead of something neutral and structured.

Style matching sets with items that are a shade or two lighter.

It's a classic,no-fail option.

This trick becomes even easier to figure out when pieces are the same color.

If you're able to find one that perfectly matches your look, it creates a cool, uniform vibe.

When your staples are all the same shade, they seem anything but boring.

Just another way to take things up a notch.

An all-neon outfit is perfect for the final days of summer.

The neutral seems slightly bolder when styled with other beige pieces.

If you're not willing to go all out, add a bright bag and use it as your statement piece.

Fuzzy or lace details are another fun way to zhuzh up a one-color outfit.

The best part about this trend? There's no such thing as too much.

An easy, five-minute style solution? Matching your shirt and pants like Issa Rae.

Don't forget about belts or even the design on your socks.

Different shades of yellow and orange pair well with leopard print and lighter browns.

Olivia Munn knows that wearing a crop top with high-waisted pants and heels is a great way to take monochrome from day to night.

Just layer how you normally would while keeping it all one color.

It's the same idea as suiting, just with a bit more character.

And don't be afraid to add something sheer.

Even items you wouldn't normally pair together somehow look great when they're part of the same color family. Go ahead and experiment!