The Rise of Monochrome Sets: Mastering the Art of One-Tone Dressing with Eight X

In 2025, menswear is all about refined simplicity, and nothing captures that better than the rise of monochrome dressing. Whether it’s soft neutrals, bold earth tones, or classic all-black, a sleek, intentional way to upgrade your wardrobe. This trend isn’t about blending in, it’s about standing out through thoughtful coordination, texture play, and subtle styling.

Why Monochrome Works

Monochrome outfits create a streamlined silhouette, which not only looks elevated but takes the guesswork out of getting dressed. By sticking to a single color family, you naturally create a cohesive look that reads confident, modern, and polished. 

Key Pieces from Eight X

Instead of pairing identical sets, think about combining similar hues across different fabrics. Try our 100% linen button-ups (here), available in both long and short sleeves, to bring a lightweight, breathable feel to structured denim or tailored pants. Or swap in our Linen shorts or pants (here) as a relaxed base and style them with one of our Ribbed Knit Polos (available in black, white, and blue, here) for a more refined contrast.

Mixing Textures for a Modern Look

Looking to push the look further? The Docker Knit Polo (here), with its subtly crocheted texture offers a more open weave and pairs beautifully with chino shorts (here) or tonal trousers to give your monochrome fit added depth. Shirts like the Summer Breeze Relaxed Fit (here) or Madagascar Crochet Shirt in black (here) also play with dimension and feel, especially when styled with like colored pieces you already own.

If you're not ready to go full tonal, layer any of these shirts over our Essential Short Sleeve Crewneck in white (here) to break up the look slightly while keeping the palette clean. Finish it off with minimal accessories and sneakers to keep the focus on fit and texture.

Whether you’re experimenting with tone-on-tone for the first time or refining your signature look, the key to monochrome styling is intentional layering and thoughtful texture. With breathable linens, soft knits, and elevated basics from Eight X, building a cohesive, on trend outfit has never been easier. Invest in versatile staples that not only work together but seamlessly blend into the wardrobe you already have, and let your style speak in subtle, standout ways.