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Jennifer Lopez, Mindy Kaling, and More Show Off 5 Monochromatic Ensembles That Are Perfect For Springtime Dressing

When it comes to spring wardrobes, there’s nothing better than pulling out your floral-print dresses or color-drenched, color-blocked ensembles for looks that are high impact and totally high fashion. But not every seasonal outfit has to be filled with pretty patterns and a handful of hues. In fact, it’s often the one-note looks that are the chicest (and far from one dimensional), as a slew of stylish stars — including Jennifer Lopez, Emmy Rossum, and Mindy Kaling — have shown us over the last few days. Want to master the monochromatic look yourself? Click through to check out some one-hued celeb wonders, plus see where to score similar looks on the cheap right now.

by Mary Avant

Jennifer Lopez's Sheer White Blouse and Pants

The singer, actress, and American Idol judge looked easy and breezy at NUVOtv’s Upfront Presentation in her super-sheer and embellished Zuhair Murad blouse, which she tucked into a matching pair of high-waist trousers and paired with shimmering pumps.

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Get the Look: Sheer White Blouse

Aryn K Sheer White Blouse, $99, zappos.com

Get the Look: High-Waist Pants

Alice + Olivia High-Waist Pants, $255, nordstrom.com

Mindy Kaling's Aqua Tank and Shorts

Bright hues pop against The Mindy Project star’s gorgeous dark skin, so adding a double dose of aqua — in the form of a Miu Miu keyhole cutout, embellished tank and tailored shorts — made for twice the stellar spring style.

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Get the Look: Aqua Tank

MICHAEL Michael Kors Sleeveless Tank, $84, nordstrom.com

Get the Look: Aqua Shorts

MICHAEL Michael Kors Tailored Shorts, $162, farfetch.com

Camilla Belle's Blue Lace Dress and Pumps

Monochromatic doesn’t have to mean simple, as Belle proved at a recent Michael Kors event when she donned this steely blue lace frock, which she matched with a waist-cinching belt and snakeskin pumps in the same hue.

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Get the Look: Lace Dress

Forever 21 Lace Dress, $28, forever21.com

Get the Look: Blue Snakeskin Pumps

Topshop “Glimmer” Pump, $95, nordstrom.com

Zooey Deschanel's White Peplum Dress and Pumps

Looking cute and crisp in a peplum-waist frock and cap-toe pumps at the FOX 2014 Programming Presentation, Deschanel struck the perfect balance between city-chic and casual-femme in her all-white ensemble.

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Get the Look: White Peplum Dress

Lilly Pulitzer Peplum Dress, $238, lillypulitzer.com

Get the Look: White Pumps

Nine West “Tatiana” Pump, $71, zappos.com

Emmy Rossum's Black Jumpsuit

An all-black number never fails, but Rossum proved once again that it can be both edgy and ultra stylish thanks to a relaxed-fit jumpsuit, minimalist high heel sandals, and a matching smoky eye.

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Get the Look: Black Jumpsuit

Ella Moss Jumpsuit, $248, bloomingdales.com

Get the Look: High Heel Sandals

Calvin Klein High Heel Sandals, $119, macys.com

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