TONAL DRESSING MAKES A GRAND RETURN THIS YEAR, DRENCHING TOP-TO-BOTTOM ENSEMBLES IN ONE COLOR FAMILY FOR MAXIMUM DEPTH. FROM CLASSIC BLACK OR KHAKI TO SOFT YELLOW OR VERDANT GREEN, WE INVITE YOU LAYER, PLAY, AND SLAY!

BY DANIELLE KIRIAKOS

Ferragamo Hug Soft Bicolor Shoulder Bag

A smooth leather carrier in a dark, moody green grounds the look and rein forces the power of staying in the same color clan. $3,600, ferragamo.com

Bottega Veneta Trench Coat in Beige

A softer neutral trench offers a sleek, tailored foundation for tonal looks in earthier palettes. $3,100, fwrd.com

Gucci Round Frame Sunglasses

In a fresh forest green, these round frames extend the tonal look beyond clothing, adding another layer that struts in step with the rest of the palette. $725, gucci.com

Saint Laurent 75mm Lee Pumps

These ivy green pumps are the unsung hero of tonal dressing: simple, dependable, and grounded by a sculpted heel and slingback strap that finish a single color outfit with finesse. $1,423, farfetch.com

Prada Sablé Satin Midi Skirt

An effortless satin skirt in the same color family ensures monochrome never feels boring, lending a touch of shine for a cool modern edge. $3,300, prada.com

Bottega Veneta Andiamo Clutch

The intrecciato leather offers this fondant clutch a lived-in feel that reads rich up close, making it a natural fit for darker tone-on-tone looks built around brown and black. $3,500, bottegaveneta.com

Saint Laurent Le 5 à 7 Leather Shoulder Bag

Lean and lightly adorned, this classic shoulder bag works especially well in dark red wine, where it slips easily into rich tonal looks built around oxblood, burgundy, and deep brown shades. $2,500, saksfifthavenue.com

Louis Vuitton Epi Alma BB

Epi leather’s subtle grain adds another dimension to black-on-black styles, and works just as well alongside deep charcoal, espresso brown, or midnight navy for a slightly softer tonal mix. $2,720, louisvuitton.com