Monochrome
Meaning: An outfit styled entirely in one color or shades of one color — a deliberately unified look.
A monochrome outfit uses a single color throughout — top, bottom, shoes, and accessories all in the same hue or varying shades of it. In fashion, going monochrome is considered a bold, sophisticated styling choice that creates a visually cohesive and elongating silhouette. All-black, all-white, and all-beige are the most popular monochrome looks.
Examples
- She wore a monochrome beige outfit — coat, turtleneck, pants, and boots all in the same shade. 她穿了一套同色系的米色搭配——大衣、高领毛衣、裤子和靴子全是同一个色调。Llevaba un conjunto monocromático beige — abrigo, jersey de cuello alto, pantalones y botas, todo en el mismo tono.彼女はモノクロームのベージュコーデだった——コート、タートルネック、パンツ、ブーツ全部同じ色合い。그녀는 모노크롬 베이지 코디였어 — 코트, 터틀넥, 바지, 부츠 전부 같은 색.
- The monochrome all-black look is a New York City uniform. 全黑的同色系穿搭简直就是纽约的标配。El look monocromático en negro total es el uniforme de Nueva York.モノクロームのオールブラックはニューヨークの制服みたいなもの。모노크롬 올블랙 룩은 뉴욕의 유니폼 같은 거야.
- He tried a monochrome green outfit and somehow pulled it off. 他尝试了一套同色系的绿色搭配,居然还挺好看的。Probó un conjunto monocromático en verde y, de alguna manera, le quedaba bien.彼はモノクロームのグリーンコーデに挑戦して、なぜか似合っていた。그는 모노크롬 그린 코디에 도전했는데 어쩐지 잘 어울렸어.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: fashion, styling, social media
Tone: sophisticated, intentional
✓ Do Say
- Love the monochrome look.好喜欢这个同色系搭配。Me encanta el look monocromático.モノクロームコーデ、いいね。모노크롬 룩 너무 좋다.
- She does monochrome perfectly.她的同色系穿搭简直完美。Ella hace el monocromático a la perfección.彼女のモノクローム、完璧だね。그녀는 모노크롬을 완벽하게 소화해.
✗ Don't Say
- Wearing random items that happen to be the same color isn't really 'monochrome' — it implies intention随便穿了碰巧同色的衣服并不算真正的'同色系'——这个词暗示是有意为之的Llevar prendas aleatorias que casualmente son del mismo color no es realmente 'monocromático' — implica intenciónたまたま同じ色のアイテムを着ているだけでは本当の「モノクローム」とは言えない——意図的であることがポイント우연히 같은 색인 옷을 입는 건 '모노크롬'이 아닙니다 — 의도가 담겨 있어야 합니다
Origin & History
From Greek 'monochromos' (one color). While the term is not new, monochrome dressing became a prominent fashion trend in the 2010s–2020s, championed by minimalist influencers and designers who embraced tonal styling.
Cultural Context
Era: 2010s–present
Generation: Millennials and Gen Z
Social background: Universal
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