This is a favourite way of dressing for me, especially in winter. I crave more contrast and lightness in warm weather but in winter I’m quite happy to go dark. I wonder if differing climates affect our preferences? Our winter is comparatively short and mild, while our summer is long. If I had a long, harsh or grey winter I might find wearing lots of dark colours depressing. But, in my case, I really enjoy the change from endless summer.

I favour monochromatic looks in dark brown and deep wine. But I also like dark olive, dark teal and dark green. I think a monochromatic outfit looks better if there is some textural variation and some variation in the colour of the items (not too matchy).

Pictures 1-9 show some of my winter outfits that I think fall within this theme. (Some I have posted before.) I do sneak in some pattern sometimes and also like gold jewellery for a little contrast.

Pic 10 is a more recent, warm weather version. Although I think of dark monochrome as more of a cool weather look, I dabble with it in warm weather. I especially enjoy it for evening wear or dressier occasions. Exposed skin can provide sufficient contrast for me in warmer weather.