When you only want one colour

Short answer: A wardrobe in a single colour is the simplest there is. Everything goes with everything, there is nothing to choose in the morning, and you can pack a suitcase in five minutes.

Everything goes with everything

With one colour there are no wrong combinations. Every top goes with every bottom, and every layer suits the one beneath it. Getting dressed is easy, even when you are in a hurry or up before it is light. Build from basics like long sleeve models, which work alone or under a jumper.

No decisions in the morning

One less choice a day sounds small, but over a year it adds up to many hours you can spend on something else. With a single colour wardrobe, the morning is only about what the weather needs, not about what matches. Many people find it a calm that carries into the rest of the day.

Start with the inner layer

The inner layer is what you wear most, so it is a good place to begin. When underwear and tops share the colour of everything else, it looks calm, even if a strap or an edge shows. See bamboo underwear for women and choose the same colour for everything you wear daily.

Variety through cut and fabric

One colour does not mean everything looks the same. The difference lies in the cut, the length and the surface of the fabric. A smooth T-shirt, a soft hoodie and a ribbed top each have their own look, even in the same colour. Play with lengths and layers instead of colours.

The drawback is shade differences

The biggest drawback is that one piece that has faded more than the others stands out clearly. Dark colours can shift a little in tone over time, especially when washed hot or dried in direct sun. This also applies to outer layers like a bamboo hoodie for women, which is worn and washed often.

Keeping the colour even

Wash dark pieces together at a low temperature and turned inside out. Use a detergent for dark clothes and let them hang to dry in the shade rather than in a tumble dryer. Buy several pieces at the same time so they age at the same pace. That keeps the shades closer for longer.

Which colour to choose

Black and navy are the obvious choices. Both are neutral enough for most situations, from work to weekend, and they go with any colour you wear on top, such as a jacket or a scarf. Choose the colour you already own most of, and much of the wardrobe is in place from the start.

Pack a suitcase in five minutes

On a trip the advantage is clearest. When everything is one colour, you only count pieces: some tops, a couple of bottoms, underwear for the days and a warm layer. There is no need to lay out outfits on the bed. The suitcase gets lighter, and nothing in it only goes with one thing.

Frequently asked questions

Can you have a wardrobe in one colour

Yes, and it is the simplest solution there is. Everything goes with everything, and there are no choices to make in the morning, even when you are in a hurry.

What is the drawback

Shade differences. When everything is one colour, it shows clearly if one piece has faded more than the others, so wash and dry them the same way.

Which colour works best

Black or navy. Both are neutral enough for any situation and go with any other colour on top, such as a jacket or a scarf.