19 August 2009 – Monochromatic Teal, originally uploaded by academichic.- Teal Tee – F21
- Light Teal Tank – Gap
- Denim Pencil Skirt – Gap
- Brown Wedges – Kenneth Cole Reaction, via DSW
Endnotes:
While I am no stranger to monochromatic neutrals, I find putting a monochromatic non-neutral-color outfit together rather challenging. Part of this is that I just don’t have the clothes in my closet for a head to toe of any non-neutral color because I don’t have much in the way of colorful bottoms (I used my one brightly colored skirt to create a monochromatic blue ensemble in the winter). The other issue is that one of my new favorite tricks is to add color with my shoes but I hate matching my shoes to my outfit (unless they are a neutral).
However, even when I gave into a neutral bottom half and focused on the top, I still found this a difficult look to put together. I decided to pick one of my favorite colors because it gave me numerous pieces to choose from. Once I had decided on teal I just stared pulling everything teal out and found that this tank was pretty close to just being a lighter shade than the tee.
The real stretch for me came with the accessories. My instinct was to either add a pop of another color or to break the teal up with a neutral. I never would have thought of putting these turquoise beads with this top but I am actually really pleased with the result.
Teal on Teal, originally uploaded by academichic.
Jewelry Detail, originally uploaded by academichic.
I’ve been following the color combination review and most of the time I do the homework. Today I too did teal combination. Pair of blue jeans with baby blue tank and teal t-shirt, and paired it with teal/green necklace. I think you did much better job than me. I love this color combination. I still have really hard time following split color combination.
I love the turquoise beads with this ensemble! What a great monochromatic look!
LOVETH the jewelry, and the whole outfit for that matter. It’s difficult for me to put together outfits this summer, since I just graduated and don’t start working until September, and my denim skirt has been a lifesaver. Casual is always so much more difficult than dressy, IMO.
I think this post has inspired me to get a denim pencil skirt- you wear yours so much!
I love the beads with this outfit and even how the darker shade on them brings in the shoes too. Well done!
That teal top looks fabulous on you! The accessories are fantastic!
Such a fabulous shade to go monochrome – and I’m still enamored of that chunky necklace!
That shade of blue is one of my favorites, and it looks fantastic on you! I love the texture and subtle shades of color in your necklace – it really makes it pop off the tee, even though it’s monochromatic.
That jewelry is all awesome! You look good (of course) and I totally understand the hesitation with staying monochromatic. I always want to add a pop of color…although I suppose the last outfit I wore on my blog, I guess there was no color pop…