All about the total look style

One of the fashionable modern trends is called the total look style. What does this concept include, and how to choose stylish clothes in tune with the latest trends? This article will talk about the main features of this trend, current colors and images.

The total look direction, or total bow, is translated from English as "full image". This is one of the modern trends in fashion, which appeared in 2017 and is not losing its popularity even now.

This word can be called a set of clothes:

• in a single color scheme;

• assembled from wardrobe items of the same brand (Giorgio Armani, Valentino and others);

• copying the style and costume of a celebrity (Angelina Jolie, Kim Kardashian).

It is most often used in the first meaning. A total bow is a set of clothes in one color palette... The most popular options are white, gray, black, beige. Sometimes this is called a set, selected from materials of the same texture, for example, a silk skirt and a top. Such things may not necessarily be in the same color scheme.

A bow made from the same brand is only allowed for VIPs at the gala fashion show of a famous design house. In any other situation, this is considered inappropriate or even bad form. The same applies to the repetition of dressing celebrities.

A single color scheme is trendy and gains new supporters every year.

The "complete image" has undoubted advantages.

• It is suitable for office, business, evening styles.

• To the face of those who have individual features of appearance: short stature, excessive thinness or fullness - the one-color palette helps to make the silhouette contour more even.

• Using shade transitions, you can favorably emphasize the merits and hide the flaws.

• If you focus on the texture of the fabric, a bright accessory or lipstick, then this will give the uniqueness of the composition.

• Total look allows you to create a holistic image that is quite easily and positively perceived by others.

Before deciding on the details of the wardrobe, you should pay attention to the fact what are the trending colors this season... The season also dictates a certain trend in the selection of colors. But even choosing one shade, you can collect a very diverse bow.

For the fall and winter of this year, basic tones are relevant: light sand, olive khaki, black and blue and impeccable gray. A raincoat or coat, a sweater with a voluminous collar, classic trousers - things in a single color palette will create a complete and stylish look.

For spring and summer pale pink and its variants “pink primrose”, “pink peach” will be relevant. A pink summer suit or a light dress with accessories will create an elegant combination for the new season.

The following colors are in fashion:

• bright blue;

• glowing yellow;

• green leprechaun;

• bright fuchsia;

• warm terracotta;

• fiery red;

• dark purple;

• calm blue;

• warm brown.

Total look is embodied in each individual case very individually, which largely depends on the chosen shade. It can be a soft, gentle image, or, conversely, bold and bright.

The most common are total white and total black. When exactly these combinations appeared, it is already impossible to say for sure, but modern women of fashion use them often.

White - a very versatile color that allows you to look flawless and stylish without bright accents. Fabrics of different textures will bring freshness and sophistication. For example, a light silk dress with a knit cardigan or loose linen trousers with an oversized sweater. Sometimes accessories or shoes are added in black, brown or silver.

Black - this is style and laconism, it is used in different directions, including the classic one: high-waisted trousers combined with a long coat. Or for casual style: a little black dress, leather jacket and ankle boots.

The monochrome trend allows you to combine monochrome items in your wardrobe. But this does not mean that one-colored clothes are necessarily chosen.

Beige - one of the most popular shades, warm and elegant, suitable for a romantic date and a business meeting. An orange beige knitted sweater combined with a milky beige blouse or T-shirt, classic trousers and a gray-beige trench coat create a layered option. A beige pullover combined with a satin dress makes the silhouette soft and feminine.

Red - attractive and passionate, such a total look will make its owner the center of attention. Not everyone dares to choose a passionate and accent option. It is recommended to choose a wardrobe in red tones in accordance with the appearance, given how light or dark hair and skin are. You can stop at more muted tones, or play with semitones.

Blue Is an impeccable color of freshness and movement. The combination of halftones and materials is the path to a harmonious look. The most popular blue denim total look, such an idea of ​​fashion stylists is very easy to implement in real life. A prime example of how Jessica Alba does it.

Denim - this is the most top-end of modern materials. Jeans and a long denim trenchcoat help create a modern and relaxed silhouette.

Purple Is a complex color that looks great when alone. Combined with halftones, it helps to create a gorgeous look. It is used by many stars and is very popular with the Queen of England. The suit and coat in purple tones look stylish.

A purple leather jacket looks great with a purple leather skirt or denim.

Looks boldly completely leather total bow: dress in combination with boots or ankle boots, jacket or raincoat.

Glamor sets in shades of vibrant fuchsias offered in the new season by fashion designers. Bold and pink, it will add charm and seduction. A coat complete with a suit will be eye-catching and admirable.

The floral total look wardrobe consists of items decorated with floral prints: it can be a sundress or a light suit made of bright fabric combined with the same shoes or sandals. There are other types of fashionable designs - leopard, check, strip, each of them can be used, picking up a dress for a party or for every day.

Coming up with their own total look, some girls and women tend to choose things strictly in one color. This is optional, and not as easy as it seems at first glance. A completely monochromatic wardrobe will not always look harmonious and complete.

There are several secrets for choosing total look clothes.

• Wardrobe items can be of different shades.: Lighter or darker than the main tone. From this, the set will be more multifaceted and individual. The neighborhood of different halftones should look unobtrusive. Most relevant for gray, pink, beige and brown.

• Fabric details of different thicknesses and textures will create soft transitions and make the composition memorable. There are a lot of material options: wool, leather, silk, velvet, suede. It is important not to get carried away with a large number of textures, but to stop at 2-3. For example, satin, guipure and pleated are well combined.

• In this style, sharp contrasts in full sets or in details are unacceptable. But it is possible to use other colors in individual accessories (scarf, bag or shoes), more often it is black, white or brown.

You can also add that the monochrome range is suitable for women of any age.

A well-chosen image will look chic and elegant in any situation, even if it doesn't cost a lot of money.

Flawless gray is recognized as one of the most fashionable... Outerwear for the cold season looks very elegant in gray tones. Dark flecked fur, headwear and pearl gray bag create soft transitions within the same palette.

For a business style, a soft neutral scale is suitable. The combination of a business suit, shoes and outerwear in one tone creates an impression of neatness and restraint.

One of the options for total black look: clothing in black emphasizes and lengthens the silhouette, the figure becomes slim and contoured. Instead of shoes, there can be ankle boots or low boots.

Total white look allows you to be luxurious and flawless. White is perfect for a business meeting. But why not wear white for a romantic date, become individual and feminine. In this set, the combination of smooth fabric and leather creates a textured contrast to the yarns.

Accessories in delicate pastel colors are matched to the lilac coat... It is very interesting to combine different components of one palette. A two-tone bag looks contrasting, one of the shades of which is combined with the main background, and the other stands out in contrast.

Beige set: dress, boots and hat are chosen in the same tone, but the materials of each detail are different in texture. A wide peach-beige belt accentuates the waist, and a white bag acts as an unobtrusive accent.

Unusual and fresh look floral prints: delicate tulips or luxurious roses will not leave anyone indifferent.

In this variant the pattern of the coat is repeated in the ornament on the tights, this is how the whole image is completed using a fashionable print.