Moving past the era of colour-blocking, monochrome outfits have become the latest trend in ethnic wear. This wedding season, brides, bridesmaids, and everyone else is leaning into the monochromatic look. A prevalent fashion zeitgeist for the last couple of years has been about the less is more philosophy. But fashion enthusiasts everywhere have wondered how to make minimalism fun; the answer is monochrome. The global trend has taken centre-stage in India, with festive and wedding outfits being all about one colour. We love the monochrome outfit trend because of the fun it provides everywhere. They capture the vibe of the event and look great in every season. Additionally, as we shift towards sustainability in our ethnic wardrobes, monochrome outfits provide five options in one set. Furthermore, brides in all red have a different fan base, and bridesmaids have also taken to the tone-on-tone look.
So, with these pros in mind, our expert stylists at Styl Inc have curated a list of their favourite monochrome outfit ideas for every occasion in this wedding season. From the welcome dinner to the reception and post-wedding pujas, we have an outfit for you here. So, sit back, relax and feast your eyes on this list of our top monochrome outfit ideas for every occasion.
Best Monochrome Outfit Ideas For The Wedding Season
All Black Monochrome Outfit
Coco Chanel was onto something when she put the iconic LBD in the sights of everyone. India’s version of the little black dress is an all-black lehenga. We love the contrast of the midnight shade at weddings. An all-black monochrome outfit looks effortlessly sophisticated and luxurious. You do not have to put a lot of effort into it. It can be paired with almost any kind of accessories and makeup. So this is perfect for the bridesmaids busy with their duties. Our ideal look is with soft dewy makeup that takes minutes to do and requires little to no maintenance. We love a monochrome black look with metallic detailing to turn the heads of everyone.
Green Monochrome Outfit For Indian Wedding
Green is one of the biggest trending colours for Indian weddings in 2023. We have seen everything from brides in pastel green to bridesmaids in a deep emerald look. You can see this colour in outfits for multiple events. We love a green lehenga for the mehendi and the sangeet. However, it also looks great as a reception colour. For girls who love ruby lips, a green monochrome outfit is perfect. The deep jewel tone will offset the red lips, creating a colour block effect that brings attention to your face. However, if red lips are not your forte, a nude makeup look works just as well. Green Indian outfits look good with diamond jewellery as well as rubies. Depending on the design of the lehenga and the outcome you are looking for, you can decide between traditional and modern jewellery.
Red Tone On Tone Outfit
Red is the iconic wedding season colour for everyone. Be it the bride, the bridesmaids or the mothers, everyone loves a bold red look. It is relatively easier to wear red as a bride. You not only get about a million and one options but you are also guaranteed to look great in any red look. Remember that the bigger you go, the better it is as the bride. However, for the bridesmaids, red can be rather tricky. Where do you draw the line between a dressy lehenga or saree and a semi-bridal look? The answer is quite simple. As a bridesmaid wearing red, less is more. Look for outfits with minimal embroidery, little to no bling and a toned-down silhouette. Also, find outfits with a light fabric like georgette or chiffon to reduce the heaviness of the outfit. A minimal red is always the way to go as a guest.
Violet Hued Monochrome Outfit
Purple is another colour that brides are including in their trousseau. Additionally, it is a favourite of the bridesmaids for almost all events. A deep purple or even a breezy lilac are great colours to use in your wedding wardrobe. The luxurious colour automatically makes the outfit more festive and bridal. If it is a summer wedding, go for a lilac or lavender outfit. However, for winter weddings, the deeper the colour, the better it is. A purple velvet lehenga gives the ultimate royalty vibes. If your outfit has any gold detailing, even better. We love purple outfits for the sister of the bride. They are very manageable, look effortlessly wedding ready and will make you stand out.
Grey is a colour that is a favourite of many bridesmaids and sisters of the bride or groom. It is a colour that looks glamorous and chic, yet a class apart from other colours. You will not often see a grey outfit around you at weddings, which is why this monochrome outfit is perfect. Silvery grey is a trendy Indian wedding outfit colour that looks phenomenal on both sarees and lehengas. It is the opposite of the metallic gold that everyone leans towards often. So, do not discount it as your monochrome outfit for the wedding.
Styl Tip: To add colour to a silver grey outfit, opt for a bold red lip or jewellery with colour in it.
Barbie Pink Monochrome Outfit
Barbie Core is really the biggest trend of 2023. The global hit found its way to India as well. One would assume that this trend is all about dresses and skirts. But, if you wish to imbibe barbie core for a wedding, opt for an all-pink outfit. The chic and feminine look is perfect for summer weddings. A light pink look will be great during a morning wedding. The best part about this colour is that it is perfect for the bride and the guests. No one will feel like the odd person out in pink. To get the full Barbie core vibe, we recommend opting for a glittery pink look with soft blushy makeup. Let loose waves finish the look.
Styl Tip: Take some inspiration from Kiara Advani’s wedding look and pair your pink outfit with green diamond jewellery.
Ivory Monochrome Outfit
Alia Bhatt really started the trend for ivory looks at Indian festivals. We love the purity of an all-white look with simple metallic detailing. For a cohesive look with a white or ivory monochrome look, keep your makeup simple and subtle. Additionally, make sure that your jewellery matches the colour of the detailing. A clean white look is the best to look angelic at any event.
All Yellow Looks For Every Occasion
Yellow is a favourite colour at the haldi ceremony of any wedding. However, as a guest, you can also wear this colour at other events. Yellow is a great pop of colour at summer weddings or beach weddings. With such a bold colour, we suggest keeping your hair and makeup relatively simple to avoid a clash between the outfit and your makeup.
Gold Monochrome Outfit
We Indians love our gold no matter how we get it. So for a wedding, a gold monochrome outfit seems like a must. You have multiple options at designer stores for the best gold outfits. However, you need to be careful with this colour. Make sure that the tone of the gold is not too close to your skin. We want you to shine. Additionally, to offset the tonality of gold, we recommend wearing jewellery with colour in it. Rubies look the best but sapphires, emeralds and amethyst are great too.
An All Blue Look
Everyone loves a deep navy blue for weddings. So why not continue that love for this colour and take it to other shades of blue as well? Pastel blue is a great colour for the welcome dinner or the roka ceremony. So do try it out.
And that’s it! We hope this article helped you get some inspiration for the best monochrome outfit ideas for every occasion. For any assistance regarding wedding or personal styling, contact us at Styl-Inc and our team of expert stylists will get in touch with you.
