It must be the heart of fall as we obviously have fashion on the brain! For all you interiors addicts we apprecaite your patience – we’re bringing you some fab new ideas momentarliy. But right now, I’m just slightly sartorially obsessed. I can’t help it – fall is the absolute best season to revamp your wardrobe because the options are endless {as are the sales!}.

Take for example, one of my tried and true style secrets: monochromatic color paletes. We’ve all been envious of that chic French woman as she strolls down the city streets in simple shades of grey. She always seems to carry herself with so much effortlessness and sophistication. Little does the public know, she’s practicing one of the oldest tricks in the book! But we’re onto her and I’m going to show you how to create the look with just as much ease!

First, start with the color you have most of in your closet. I chose grey. It’s a little less of a cop out than going for black. It also gives you a wider range of hues to play with. Plus, it’s not as harsh. I chose this chunky heather grey, black leather trimmed Old Navy sweater. I’m a serious sucker for sweater season. And I love how the leather details on this guy kick the edge up a notch.

That’s why I added my fall go-to: the leather bomber. Now, I realize mixing in black is a little bit of a cheat, since it’s not grey per se. However, it can count as one of grey’s 50 shades, so I’m running with it!

Next, you’ll want to make sure you have at least three pieces on that are in the same color family. I topped things off with this classic charcoal wool hat and a light grey infinity scarf {which I had to take off when the sun decided to come out and play!}.

I’ve been wearing skinnies almost everyday so I also wanted to switch up my denim silohette a bit. I ended up loving the big cuff on these old school straight leg jeans. They added a funk and spunk that went perfectly with the rest of the outfit. Plus, the visual interest leads you right to the shoes! Everyone must have a patent leather heel. Must.

what i’m wearing: Old Navy Sweater || Asos leather jacket || JBrand Jeans {similar} || JCrew Hat | 3.1 Phillip Lim shoes {simiar} || Zara Bag {similar}

Finally, vary textures. The last thing you want to do is look like a {tall, in my case!} grey blob. With the chunkiness in the sweater to the soft leather, everything had a different texture to it, adding much needed interest to a monochrome ensemble {it’s just like varying texture in your interiors!}.

There you have it. Going monochromatic is the perfect solution when you “have nothing to wear.” It’s five minute dressing at its best – no color coordination required.

What do you think? Do you like to stick to one hue or do you prefer to mix things up more?

original photography for apartment 34 by Aubrie Pick

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