Winter dressing often feels repetitive, but one styling trick I always come back to is monochrome dressing. Wearing one color head to toe instantly feels polished, intentional, and elevated without requiring extra layers or complicated styling.
I love monochrome outfits because they make getting dressed easier, requiring minimal effort, while still looking thoughtful. You don’t have to overthink prints or color mixing. Instead, you work within one color family and focus on texture, layers, and silhouette. The result always looks chic and timeless.
So today I’m refreshing this guide with updated monochrome outfit ideas for winter, along with styling tips and new color combinations I’ve been wearing more recently.
Monochrome Outfit Ideas For Winter
What Is A Monochrome Outfit?
A monochrome outfit is a look built around one color family, styled from head to toe using different tones and textures of that same color.
For example, you might wear cream trousers, an ivory knit sweater, and an off-white coat together. Even though the shades differ slightly, they stay within the same color range, creating a cohesive outfit.
Monochrome dressing works especially well in winter because heavier fabrics and layering naturally create dimension. Playing with materials like wool, leather, cashmere, and denim adds texture, which keeps the outfit from looking flat while still feeling effortless.
The beauty of monochrome styling is that it looks so intentional with minimal effort, and texture variation automatically adds visual interest.
Monochrome Outfit Ideas For Winter
Below are updated monochrome outfit ideas organized by color, making it easier to build looks around shades you already own. Scroll below to see the styled looks and shop each color.
Burgundy monochrome outfits
Burgundy has become one of the most wearable bold colors in winter wardrobes. It feels so rich and seasonal without being overpowering.
Burgundy Knit and Tailored Trousers
A burgundy knit paired with matching tailored trousers creates an overall elevated everyday outfit. Then, add burgundy boots and a structured coat in a slightly deeper shade to create subtle depth.
Burgundy Coat Over Tonal Layers
Layer a burgundy coat over similar wine and merlot tones underneath. Mixing knitwear with leather or satin pieces keeps the outfit from looking too heavy.
Burgundy Sweater Dress and Boots
A sweater dress styled with tall boots in the same shade feels so chic for dinner, events, or casual gatherings. Add tonal accessories for a polished finish.
All Black Monochromatic Outfits
An all black monochromatic look will instantly elevate any outfit.
Black Wool Coat and Trousers Outfit
An all black outfit from head to toe is not only polished, but it’s as chic as they come in my opinion. On colder days, a heavy wool coat is needed as well as a tall boot under your trousers to keep you warm. Keep your accessories simple in this bold monochrome outfit and also pair it with simple, round sunglasses.
Black Jeans and Striped Sweater Outfit
A pair of classic black skinny jeans, striped turtleneck, and black booties is an easy way to create a polished, streamlined look. After that, complete the outfit with a classic black wool coat and a statement pair of sunglasses.
Black Slip skirt, Sweater & Boots Outfit
A slip dress is one of the easiest ways to create monochromatic outfit. Little thought goes into it when completing your matching set, so you can throw an outfit on while still looking intentional and put-together. Just layer it with a turtleneck sweater and you’re all set. You can wear it with combat boots for a more edgy look, or a pair of booties or pumps for a classic option. Also, if you like the idea of layering with a slip dress, check out my post on how to wear a black slip dress for winter.
Monochromatic Grey Outfit Ideas
Grey is an overall perfect neutral. It’s great for styling up or down depending on the occasion.
Grey Blazer and Jeans Outfit
A grey monochrome outfit is the perfect option as another neutral in your closet. You can keep it to charcoal, light grey, or layer the two colors together as I did with the Balenciaga bag and chunky boot. This outfit is the perfect business travel outfit or look for a dinner out also.
Grey Sweater Dress and Wool Coat Outfit
This grey sweater dress paired with the wool coat is so sophisticated and will be sure to turn heads. Style it with a tall black boot for warmth and a simple necklace to complete the look. This outfit is prefect for date night or simply just heading to the office in style!
Tan & Camel Monochrome Outfit Ideas
Camel is not only a fun color to style, but is great for workwear, office, and everyday tonal looks.
Camel Coat & Trousers Outfit
Head to toe camel monochrome. This look is timeless, classic and perfect for the office. The tan color of the look screams sophistication and elegance.
Sweater Dress Outfit
This soft tan monochromatic outfit is great if you want something a bit darker than an off-white but still want to make the same statement. As matching sets can be hard this sweater dress is the perfect alternative. This dress is a bit oversized so it can be easily paired with sneakers for a brunch or with tall boots for date night or an office monochrome look.
White Monochrome Outfits
White and cream monochrome outfits are winter classics and perfectly align with neutral dressing.
Cream Knit and Wide Leg Trousers
A soft cream sweater paired with wide leg trousers feels relaxed but polished. Also, add ivory sneakers or boots for an easy daytime look.
Winter White Coat and Denim
Style off-white jeans with a tonal knit and layer a white coat over the outfit. Mixing denim with wool textures keeps the look casual yet refined.
White Knit Dress and Coat
A monochrome knit dress paired with a long coat and matching boots feels modern and so cozy, ideal for cold weather dinners or travel days.
casual white on white outfit
A chic downtown casual vibe is trending right now, and this head to toe monochrome outfit is classy, on trend and chic. Layer a chunky knit vest under your wool jacket to style the look to perfection. Wear some of your everyday jewelry pieces to style the look with. Then, keep the look casual and add on a pair of Golden Goose sneakers for brunch with friends, or add a white bootie to dress the outfit up for work days.
White slip dress sweater outfit
When styling a monochrome outfit, sticking to 1-2 colors always makes getting dressed a bit easier. Here, I wanted to add another tone to my monochrome outfit, so I added a bit of camel in my bag and pumps. This is perfect classy outfit for a dinner or cocktail party.
Brown Monochrome Outfit Idea
Warm brown tones are trending and feel incredibly wearable for everyday winter dressing.
Camel Coat and Chocolate Knit
Layer a camel coat over deeper chocolate brown tones underneath. Mixing lighter and darker shades within the same color family keeps the outfit visually balanced.
Mocha Sweater and Matching Trousers
A soft mocha knit paired with tonal trousers and boots creates a clean monochrome look perfect for work or weekend errands.
Brown Leather and Knit Layers
Combine brown leather pants with cozy knits in slightly lighter tones to mix textures while staying within the same palette.
brown sweater with slip dress outfit
Brown tones not only work well for fall, but the chocolate story continues to be a trend all year long. It’s a new neutral other than black while being just as chic in monochrome tones. Layer a brown leather jacket or wool coat over a brown slip dress for something elegant. For something cozy and relaxed, pair either layer onto of a brown knit dress to complete a matching set. Add a bit of texture in animal or python print to your accessories such as your sunglasses, bag and/or boots for a polished look.
Blue Monochrome Outfits
Blue monochrome outfits feel fresh during winter while still being neutral enough for daily wear.
Navy Knit and Trousers
A navy sweater styled with tailored navy trousers feels classic and effortless. Add matching loafers or boots to complete the look.
Denim on Denim Layers
Pair different washes of denim together and layer with a navy coat or sweater. The variation in tones naturally adds depth.
Blue Knit Dress and Coat
A soft blue knit dress layered with a coat in a similar shade feels feminine yet practical for winter styling.
New Monochrome Styling Tips I’m Loving
Since first publishing this post, I’ve leaned into monochrome dressing even more. Here are a few updated styling tips that make monochrome outfits feel modern today:
• Mix textures like wool, leather, denim, and cashmere to keep tonal outfits interesting
• Play with slightly different shades within the same color family for depth
• Add tonal accessories instead of contrasting ones for a seamless finish and to add visual interest
• Try monochrome outfits in richer bold colors like burgundy or chocolate for a fresh update
• Keep silhouettes relaxed for a modern feel rather than overly tailored looks
Monochrome dressing remains one of the easiest ways to look polished without overthinking your outfit. It simplifies styling while still allowing room for creativity through layering and fabric choices.
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