When buying clothes, shoes, and other parts for a wardrobe, those that come in one color and/or metallic accent are usually the ones bought. But there are those that come in two or three tones that would be a great addition to one’s wardrobe.

But what is a tone? In music, it is the pitch. But in fashion, it is the color. So when they say it is a two toned pair of shoes, then they are referring to a pair of shoes that has two colors. Tones may not be a famous pick but in terms of fashion options, they offer more.

In shoes for example, a two toned pair of brown and beige would really look great with a brown, beige, or pink pantsuit. As for clothes, two toned blouses are those with a base color and toned sleeves like a black silk halter top toned with powdered pink contour on the sleeves. With this top, a black, hot pink, or even a dark violet clutch would really be perfect. Apart from offering more combinations, tones also give emphasis to the object. In an all black outfit for example, a pair of shoes in black and white would really be the eye catcher. Same with the accessories like

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