Tonal dressing is all about putting clothes on in analogous shades to make a harmonious look. Think beige knitted jumpers matched with caramel joggers, or team your favorite jeans with a powder blue top and matching blue slippers.

Setting a concentration on matching colors, tonal dressing also utilizes texture to bring interest and profoundness to the outfit and body type. This means velour, fuzzy knits, and ribbed cotton go well together! When done right, this trend is the final way to renew your wardrobe.

Where to begin with tonal dressing?

For those who are new to tonal styling, the idea of dressing head to toe in a single color can appear intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Begin small, and build your confidence by putting color on slowly.

Choose a color that you love; that you feel amazing in. Then build on it from there. If you love a color you are likely to have various shades of that color in your wardrobe already.

It’s also okay to begin with the current colors in your wardrobe, even if they’re all neutral. You can slowly introduce color and work your way up to a complete tonal outfit.

For example, if you have a wardrobe replete with staples in navy, such as tailored navy pants and a navy blazer, consider adding a t-shirt or blouse in a slighter lighter shade of blue. That could be your first step to expanding into the tonal trend.

This can be done with grey as well. You can blend charcoal with different shades of grey. Even a dark grey with black is pretty nice as it’s not too differing strikingly because it’s in a similar color palette.

How to complete tonal dressing?

We know that dressing one color head-to-toe can seem intimidating – even if you’re only cuddling up at home! Fortunately, the trend is easier to design than you might think. Just follow our step-by-step instructions to find out how to complete tonal dressing.

Pick the right tonal color

When it comes to tonal dressing, the key to success is choosing the right color palette. While bold shades like cherry red and bright pink are rapid wins for summer, neutral tones are more tailored to short-term seasons and colder months. From stone and taupe to pastel shades, there’s no paucity of delicate inspiration to select from.

Natural colors also create stunning camera-friendly choices. From WFH meetings to video calls with pals and family virtual quizzes – you’ll not be wearing your bottom half in PJs anymore!

Style up with similar shades

To preserve your tonal outfit looking new, consider using a handful of shades in the same color, whether that’s blue, beige, or slate grey.

This season, we love camel loungewear sets teamed with completing shades of cream and white. You can even add a delicate pop of color to your get-up with pale pink or lilac separates. Keep in mind – the key is to play around with various tints and tones to find your favorite living room appear.

Mix up textures & patterns

Anxious that tonal dressing will result in a recurring wardrobe? Mix up textures, patterns, and prints to make sure your outfit feels anything but tedious.

To give your go-to jumper and jogger set a twist, investigate textures like cable knits, ribbed cotton, and velvet. For days when you want to wear to impress (if only for yourself!), make your loungewear fashionable with a patterned puff-sleeve blouse. Statement sleeves are also a winning streak to upgrade your WFH wardrobe to the next level.

Experiment with layers

With crisp mornings and cold nights indicating no sign of leaving us anytime soon, grasping to love your layers is necessary. Luckily, layering tonal outfits is extremely easy thanks to the perceived vibe of the trend.

Insert some fun into your appearance by layering a cropped jumper over a longline top and leggings. You can also remain protected from the chill by shaking up your necklines with roll necks and crew necks. Getting those steps in on your daily walks is about to feel comfortable!

Work with what you’ve got

Tonal dressing is the best way to refresh favorite (and well-worn!) staples. Assume your chunky knit jumper has seen better days. Change your appearance for lazy afternoons with super-comfy wide-leg trousers and a jersey tee.

Decide to refresh your joggers for power walks around the park. Simple! Just pair them with trainers, a slouchy sweatshirt, and a tonal coat.

Remember to accessorize

Whether you’re trying to find the latest boxset, baking another batch of banana bread, or restructuring your kitchen cupboards, accessories reasonably take a back seat for stay-home outfits. If you’re looking for a new way to add ecstasy to your look, slippers are the unlikely hero you require. From artificial fur slippers and mule designs to sliders, pajama-perfect footwear is rapidly becoming the accessory of the season.