Tonal Dressing Latest Trend

matching sets they’ve been in for a while. The trend transcends seasons in fall and winter, proving as popular as spring and summer. Hell, some shopping sites even have special sections featuring every conceivable duo. But times are (slowly) changing. Now there is a real transition from dressing in harmonious tones.

So what exactly is tonal dressing? Simply put, wearing at least two shades of any color in an outfit. Consider pairing a gum pink with: hot pink. Or safety orange and blood orange. Grass green with neon green. Get this job. Zara is a major proponent of the complementary/seemingly contradictory movement. A quick glance at their latest offerings highlights the tailoring effect of combining a range of hues from a single color.

Madness has a method. Not every shade goes together. Even if they are derived from the same source. Your best bet is to style the darker tones with lighter variations. That way, your effort can be appreciated without seeming haphazard.

It’s also important to buy pieces that you’ll wear with other seasonal staples. Because you can’t always rock two or more tones, or rather you shouldn’t. After all, variety is the spice of any wardrobe.

Read on for some easy outfit ideas that take advantage of the trend.