Karoline Leavitt's Attempt To Jazz Up Her Outdated Style Is A Monochrome Miss

Karoline Leavitt butchered the butter yellow trend, so it's not a surprise that the White House Press Secretary's attempt at the Barbie pink trend was another sartorial miss. All of Leavitt's worst outfits have one thing in common, and this monochromatic look is no exception: it's oddly aging on the 27-year-old. That probably has something to do with the garment's shape since shift dresses can give Boomer-era office attire. Additionally, tweed is a luxe fabric, but it's old-fashioned and too heavy to be appropriate for summertime.

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Seen from the front, the collarless V-neckline is equally unflattering, especially for Leavitt's televised appearance on ABC, where it resembled pink hospital scrubs. Then, there's the fact that the trend cycle has said goodbye to Barbie pink in favor of bold blue. What was the color of summer in 2023 now feels overexposed and out of fashion, and Leavitt appears to be jumping on the Barbie obsession a few years too late.

Monochrome dressing can be incredibly chic. Still, while these looks always seem effortlessly elegant, they can be tricky to pull off. It's an art form more subtle than simply throwing on multiple pink things in your closet, as evidenced by Leavitt's pink heels, which actually clash with the warmer pink shade of her dress.

If Leavitt wants to liven up her style with statement outfits composed of a single color, she might consider taking a few notes from expert Meghan Markle, whose neutral monochrome looks consistently slay. As Markle demonstrates, sticking to a neutral color palette is one of the best ways to make these ensembles more sophisticated than silly. Then, it's important to find other ways to add dimension and visual interest to the look, either through shape, texture, or layering. "Mix your fabrics by combining different textures like silk, denim, wool, velvet, or leather – this keeps a single-colour outfit interesting," stylist Megan Watkins suggested to Woman & Home. Finally, consider taking any ill-fitting pieces to a tailor since same-color dressing tends to shine a spotlight on fit.