Critics of the monochrome makeup-and-outfit movement call it a faux-pas at worst, a safe choice at best—but we respectfully disagree. Why? Because every time we see it done right on the red carpet, it manages to look both classically chic and refreshingly innovative. Here, 10 matchy-matchy beauty moments to inspire.
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1) Blue-Eyed Girl
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When it comes to daring color choices, Lupita Nyong'o is the red carpet queen.
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2) Seeing Red
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Claire Danes and Taylor Swift take the classic red-on-red route.
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3) Prismatic Glitter
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Go big or go home: Katy Perry matches sparkly purple-and-green eyeshadows to her light-reflecting dress.
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4) Peachy Keen
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Take a lesson in monochromatic beauty from Emma Stone's perfect head-to-toe peach look.
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5) Deep Red
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Selena Gomez goes dark and moody with oxblood lipstick that matches her dress.
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6) Pretty in Pink
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Gwen Stefani, Kerry Washington and Reese Witherspoon look playful and girly in shades of hot pink.
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7) Emerald City
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Jewel toned shadow, like Emmy Rossum's, looks especially luxurious when paired with velvets and silks in like shades in the fall and winter.
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8) Ray of Light
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Elle Fanning takes matching makeup to the AP-level by coordinating both her eyeliner and lipstick to her floral dress.
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9) Pitch Black
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Joan Smalls makes all black everything look chic, not goth.
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10) Golden Girls
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Julianne Hough, Jennifer Lawrence and Jennifer Lopez dazzle in metallic makeup and glittery gold gowns.
Alexandra Tunell is the Senior Digital Beauty Editor at Harper's BAZAAR, where she writes beauty features and covers industry news, health, fitness and wellness trends. She began her career in the Lucky beauty closet, then went on to work at Allure. When she's not testing the latest skin care treatments, the Los Angeles native is searching the city for the best Mexican food, binge-watching Bravo and escaping to the beach as often as possible.