A tonal print dress uses multiple shades of the same color to create a pattern that is visually interesting without being loud. The print might be florals geometric shapes abstracts or anything else but the color palette remains monochromatic or nearly so. Tonal prints read sophisticated and refined. They work across body types because the pattern does not emphasize or de-emphasize any particular area. A tonal print dress is versatile enough to work with most shoes and accessories without careful coordination. The subtlety of the print means the silhouette becomes more important so choose a dress with good shape and fit. These are the tonal print dresses that prove sophisticated pattern does not require bright colors.