What Makeup Goes With a Dress Depending on Its Colour?

Are you on the hunt for makeup tips to create a unique look to go with your dress? Wondering how to select the right tones for your makeup based on what you’re wearing?

I'll help you out.

As a fashion enthusiast, I believe our outfits should help us feel beautiful. To achieve this, it's essential to choose clothes that fit well, but also to enhance them with unique accessories and a great makeup look!

That's why today I've decided to share with you all my tips for finally daring to create a stunning makeup look that matches the dress you're wearing and complements the colours of your outfit.

When choosing your makeup, there are two key factors to consider: it should complement your skin tone and complexion, as well as match the colour of the clothes you’re wearing. If you're wearing a dress, you can use it as a guide to determine the shades of lipstick and eyeshadow you’ll choose. For a lighter dress, stick to light or nude tones. If your dress is darker—like black, burgundy, or navy—you can be bold with complementary shades or opt for a classic black eyeliner, which is always a stylish and elegant choice.

Want to learn more? Keep reading to discover:

• Which makeup products to choose based on your skin tone,
• How to choose them effectively,
• What makeup colours to opt for with a navy blue, black, green dress, etc.,
• Pro tips for flawless makeup,
• How to achieve a hippie chic or bohemian makeup look.

4 Tips for Picking the Right Makeup

Today, there is an endless array of makeup products available in cosmetic stores and online, ranging from the classic to the most unique. Here are some tips to help you find the right makeup for your skin that complements your wardrobe.

Choose Based on Context and Your Style

We generally don’t apply makeup in the same way for work, partying, or visiting family. So, when you’re purchasing your products, consider how you intend to use them. Most of the time, they have a relatively short shelf life: for instance, mascara should be used within six months. If you’re on a tight budget, go for a black or brown mascara, as you can use it for most of your makeup looks.

The essential products for a basic makeup kit are:

• A foundation or BB cream,
• A kohl pencil,
• An eyeliner,
• A blush,
• Eyeshadows (at least 2 to 4),

➡️ Choose neutral colours that complement your style and skin tone. For instance, if you often wear khaki greens, pinks, etc., a palette of brown and copper eyeshadows will suit you perfectly.

• Concealer,
• A lipstick,
• Brushes and sponges for applying your makeup.

Pay attention to your complexion and eye colour

It's not just your style that defines your makeup: for it to have the effect of a second skin and enhance your features, it's essential to choose products that suit the unique characteristics of your face.

➡️ Foundation 🖌

🔸 If you're unsure between two shades, it's best to choose the lighter one.

🔸 If your veins appear more green, it means your skin has what we refer to as warm undertones. Golden and warm shades are the ones that will complement you the best.

🔸 If your veins appear more blue, then non-shiny beige tones will best highlight your neutral undertones.

🔸 Finally, if your veins appear bluish, you have cool undertones, which will be enhanced by rosy hues.

🔸 If you often experience redness, there are foundations available that contain a touch of green pigment to help tone it down throughout the day.

➡️ Eyeshadows 👀

If you're looking to try out some more unique colours than the classic neutral tones, it's important to match them with the colour of your eyes. Here are some combinations that work well:

• Blue eyes : Mustard yellow, Pale pink,
• Green eyes : Dark green, Plum,
• Brown eyes : Light blue, Burgundy.

➡️ Lipstick 💄

It should be chosen based on your skin tone:

• Fair Skin: pale colours that have little contrast, such as nude, soft pink, coral…
• Medium Skin: vibrant hues featuring rosy tones like fuchsia, raspberry red, etc…

👉 Lighter colours tend to add volume to the lips, while darker shades create the opposite effect.

Consider Your Eyebrows

In recent years, fashion has showcased models with well-defined and fairly thick eyebrows. To complete your makeup, it's important to also take care of this part of your eyes, as they significantly contribute to the expressiveness of your face.

To achieve this, brush them with a brow mascara in a suitable shade. Then, if needed, use a brow pencil to create a neat and full appearance.

👉 If you really want to enhance your eyebrows, you can apply a lighter concealer underneath them. This will also help to accentuate your gaze.

Choose Quality Products

If you want to wear makeup regularly, it's essential to choose quality products that care for your skin. If your skin is particularly sensitive, I recommend sticking to hypoallergenic products.

When you're shopping for your makeup supplies, pay attention to the labels:

• Organic,
• Eco-Friendly,
• Ecocert Certified,
• NaTrue Certified,
• Nature et Progrès Certified,
• Vegan.

👉 These products are generally made with respect for nature and wildlife, and contain a variety of natural ingredients.

What Makeup to Wear with a Dress According to Its Colour?

To help you determine what type of makeup to wear with your dress, I’ll provide some suggestions for most clothing colours in the following sections.

👉 These suggestions mainly focus on cosmetic products that you apply around the eyes, as these are the easiest to coordinate with your outfits. For your lipstick 💄, if you decide to wear it, make sure it complements the rest of your makeup, as well as your skin tone, as explained earlier. When it comes to nail polish 💅, you can opt for a classic colour or match it with your outfit or accessories (like shoes, glasses, bags, etc.).

What Makeup Goes with a Green Dress?

A green dress will be beautifully complemented by a light makeup look, featuring undertones of pink or copper, or a nude makeup style. I recommend avoiding green and blue shades, as they could lead to a garish result.

What Makeup Goes with a Navy Blue Dress?

On a daily basis, a chic black makeup look, which is light and subtle, is perfect for enhancing a navy blue dress. If you prefer, you can also opt for pale pink or beige tones, which will add softness to your gaze and expressions.

If you're heading to a party and looking for a more pronounced makeup look, you can dare to go for a monochromatic style with blue makeup!

What Makeup Goes with a Black Dress?

With the classic and timeless little black dress, aim for elegance and simplicity by opting for a perfectly defined black eyeliner, which you can pair with a light foundation and a coral or red lipstick, depending on what suits you best. Here’s a short tutorial video that shows you how to perfectly apply your eyeliner (starting at 1 minute 45):

What makeup goes with a fuchsia dress?

Fuchsia pink is a colour that gives you a healthy glow and beautifully complements your complexion, especially if you have slightly tanned skin. With this shade, you can stick to a classic look with black and brown makeup, but you can also add a touch of brightness to your makeup using pale pink tones. Similar to green, it's best to avoid a fuchsia pink monochrome look, as it may lack subtlety.

What makeup goes well with a light pink dress?

The pastel pink dress pairs beautifully with nude, beige, or pale pink shades. I recommend a subtle makeup look: if you usually wear eyeliner, keep it nice and thin, and feel free to opt for brown liner, which is less harsh than black. The aim is to enhance the softness and femininity of your features.

👉 These tips also apply to a white or beige dress!

What Makeup Goes Well with a Red or Burgundy Dress?

Red pairs particularly well with black: if it's bright, you can create a simple contrast between these two colours. If you’re working with a burgundy red, try a gradient with various shades of brown instead: you’ll achieve a very sexy look!

How to Create a Bohemian Makeup Look for a Festival or Evening Out?

So far, the makeup tips in this guide have focused on everyday looks or casual outings with friends. However, makeup can be a fantastic form of artistic expression. In recent years, on TikTok and Instagram, many makeup artists have gained recognition for their impressive creations.

Festivals and themed parties are fantastic places to experiment with bold and vibrant makeup. The legendary Coachella festival, for instance, which takes place annually in California, offers a great opportunity for many to craft a unique look with extraordinary makeup!

Are you keen to learn how to embrace original and colourful makeup? Check out our tips and inspiration!

Dare to embrace colour

In this context, all colours are fair game! Your eyes and lips are no longer the boundaries of your makeup: think of your face as a true canvas, creating a unique masterpiece.

You can create contrasts using complementary colours (green and red, blue and yellow, etc.), rainbow gradients, or even by selecting a single colour gradient.

Create Patterns!

Still viewing your face as a canvas, feel free to create patterns that are more or less symmetrical. If you’re looking to design something intricate, I highly recommend sketching out a draft on paper first to determine the order in which to proceed.

When it comes to inspirations, you can replicate animal patterns, botanical elements, tribal makeup, or even abstract designs, depending on what resonates with you. This is the time to fully unleash your creativity!

Let's bring on the glitter and sparkles!

Iconic festival makeup, glitter is perfect for brightening up your face and creating a unique look! It should be applied with a special adhesive, which you can buy at cosmetic stores. Once the adhesive is in place, you have a few minutes to dab on glitter using your brush. If you’d like, you can also use this method to attach rhinestones or even pieces of jewellery!

👉 For an even more stunning look, check out the glow-in-the-dark glitter to really make an impression!

I hope this article has helped you to easily choose your makeup to match your outfit, and to boost your confidence to try out new combinations! Makeup is a fun way to personalise an outfit and complete your look: it complements fashion perfectly!

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Where can you buy a trendy dress at a good price?

When you're looking to pair your makeup with a stunning trendy dress, the first thing you need to know is where to go! Whether it’s online retail sites that specialise in fashion, or small local boutiques where you might find stylish dress designs that won’t always be available in your size, making the right choice can be quite challenging...

If you're looking to buy dresses that match your makeup perfectly, the first step is to find an online store that specializes in women's ready-to-wear fashion. Often, more general clothing retailers offer designs that are lacking or out of date. Next, to select a unique dress, you should focus on finding a style that reflects who you are! Before placing your order online, take some time to explore the different cuts, colours, and fabrics available. Once you’re confident that it will complement your makeup, you'll be ready to finalise your online order!