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Total Look is not a style of dress, it is rather a technique for composing an image. You can also call the total look a direction in clothing.
The concept of this direction in clothing is much broader than just color and can be implemented in several versions:
Total look can be called stylized images, for example, in the spirit of the 60's - if every item of clothing will have a reference to the 60's - it will be a total look. Despite all the variety of complete images, we will stop only the most popular - total color look.
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Total look can hardly be called fashionable or not fashionable - with the right combination of things, a woman in such an outfit will look sophisticated and stylish, regardless of trends. However, bursts of popularity of such images sometimes happen.
The latter was recorded by fashion experts in early 2020 and the popularity of the direction remains until now. The full look is adhered to by ordinary women and world celebrities, including Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, Gigi Hadid and others.
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Total look in their shows, collections and lookbooks is often used by world brands and fashion houses - Max Mara, Alberta Ferretti, Boss, Moschino.
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The color total of the look is an image collected in the alterations of one color and its shades. Literally any color can be chosen for the image, but the main reference point is the fashionable palette of the current season.
So, for example, in the autumn-winter of 2022-2023, Total Look from:
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Out of time and out of trend is always white and black – total white and total black.
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Rules for combining things in a total color look:
Next, we will consider stylish combinations of different shades and give advice on the selection of things.
Total black, that is, outfits completely in black are considered to be universal - supposedly black goes to everyone. In fact, achromatic black is not suitable for every girl, as it very much emphasizes the imperfections of the skin and figure.
Pay attention to total black if:
If you fall under all the criteria - total black will perfectly emphasize your beauty, if not - pay attention to other colors. They look no less stylish and interesting.
Of what things to make total black:
Black cropped sweater combined with high-waisted leather trousers. Complements the look of shoes in tone, as well as a bag and sunglasses. In such an outfit, a coat will fit perfectly - both black and any other. 
An elongated jacket just below the hips, black trousers with an unusual front slit on the pants, high-heeled boats and a handbag in tone - a classic business outfit for work.
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Warm total black that adapts for autumn and winter – a black turtleneck with tight-fitting jeans and leggings, simple flat-soled boots, a coat and a hat in color. 
Another insulated option is an oversize leather jacket with the same sweatshirt under it, tight trousers and boots with a rough sole. In general, the technique of "tight-fitting bottom-free top" is quite popular when composing images in the style of total black. 
An example of a successful combination of textures is a light pleated skirt, a turtleneck and a leather jacket. Shoes can be anything - as in the photo white sneakers, loafers, chelsea - it all depends on the situation. 
Perhaps even more myths are associated with the color white than with black. The main thing is the white full. In fact, this is a misconception, but with a slight correction - the white color is full if worn incorrectly.
Rules for making a white look:
You can combine any clothes in total white look - trousers, jeans, sweaters, blouses and shirts, skirts. But keep in mind that white is a very impractical color and total onions in this version are unlikely to be suitable for a walk in the park with a preliminary trip by public transport.
A cozy image from Max Mara is a tight-fitting turtleneck and a cozy suit of trousers and a shirt. As shoes, boots or sneakers are suitable for such a set. Outerwear – jacket or coat.
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High waist trousers, knitted top, insulated sweatshirt with fur trim. As shoes, it is better to fit shoes or sneakers here - you will get a good option for the fall.
@ritaora
Oversize sweater of white and gray shade, asymmetrical skirt with a smell, white boots and a voluminous bag in color - a fashionable outfit for a business woman who is not afraid of experiments. 
High sweatpants, lace-up boots and a cropped sweatshirt – Street style White Look.
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White jumper with an unusual collar, culottes and shoes in color. As an accent - a black bag. 
An option for the brave is a completely red outfit. Keep in mind that the red color emphasizes the imperfections of the face - pimples, redness. As with white, it's important to choose the right shade of red to look bright and fresh, rather than painful and pale.
What you need to know about total red look:
A simple and at the same time elegant and feminine look of trousers, turtleneck, jacket and coat in color. Only shoes stand out - they are slightly darker than other things, but still are within the red palette. 
A more youthful option is shortened tight-fitting trousers, a light satin blouse, an elongated jacket. Shoes and accessories are also in color. 
Although this is a catwalk image, it can be repeated in life - a straight skirt made of soft fabric - corduroy, velvet, in combination with a light knitted sweater, shoes and a bag in tone. 
Warm total look in brown shades.
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Bright outfit in the now fashionable green color. Not the best option for everyday wear, but for inspiration - what you need. Sunny yellow is a costume and bag from the Moschino 2022 summer collection.
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Sexy Total Black.
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Total grey look from COS brand.
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Total gold look by Fendi.
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