What Makeup Should You Wear with a Dress Based on Its Color?

Are you looking for makeup tips to create a unique look to go with a dress? Wondering how to choose the right makeup shades to match your outfit?

I will help you.

As a fashion enthusiast, I believe our outfits should help us feel beautiful. To achieve this, it’s essential to choose clothing that flatters us, as well as to enhance it with unique accessories and a great makeup look!

That’s why today, I’ve decided to share all my tips for confidently achieving a stunning makeup look that matches your dress and the colors of your outfit.

When choosing your makeup, there are two key factors to consider: it should complement your complexion and skin tone, and it should also match the color of the clothes you’re wearing. If you’re wearing a dress, you can use it as a guideline to decide on lip colors and eyeshadow shades. For a lighter dress, stick to light or nude tones. If your dress is darker, like black, burgundy, or navy blue, you can go for monochromatic shades or opt for a classic and elegant black eyeliner.

Want to learn more? Keep reading to discover:

  • Which makeup products to choose based on your skin tone,
  • How to select them effectively,
  • What makeup colors to choose to complement a navy blue, black, or green dress, etc.
  • Pro tips for achieving flawless makeup,
  • How to create a hippie chic or bohemian makeup look.

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4 Tips for Choosing the Right Makeup

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

Choose Based on Context and Your Style

You generally don’t apply makeup the same way for work, going out to party, or visiting family. Therefore, when you buy your products, consider how you intend to use them. Most of the time, they have a relatively short shelf life: a mascara, for example, should be used within six months. If you’re on a tight budget, it’s best to choose a black or brown mascara that you can use for most of your makeup needs.

The essential makeup products to have for a basic look are:

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

➡️ Choose neutral colors that complement your personal style and skin tone. For example, if you often wear khaki green, pink, etc., a palette of brown and copper eyeshadows would be a perfect match.

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

Pay attention to your complexion and eye color

Your style isn’t the only thing that will define your makeup; to ensure it looks like a second skin and enhances your features, it’s essential to choose products that are suited to 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 call warm undertones. Warm, golden colors will enhance your natural beauty the most.

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

🔸 Finally, if your veins appear purplish, you have cool undertones, which will be beautifully enhanced by pinkish shades.

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

➡️ Eyeshadow 👀

If you want to try some more unique colors beyond classic neutral tones, it’s essential to match them with the shade of your eyes. Here are some color combinations that work well:

  • Blue Eyes: Mustard Yellow, Light Pink,
  • Green Eyes: Dark Green, Plum,
  • Brown Eyes: Light Blue, Burgundy.

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➡️ Lipstick 💄

Choose it based on your skin tone:

  • Light Skin: pale colors that have low contrast, such as nude, light pink, coral, etc…
  • Medium Skin: vibrant shades with pink tones like fuchsia, raspberry red, etc…

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

Think About Your Eyebrows

In recent years, fashion has highlighted models with perfectly shaped and rather thick eyebrows. To complete your makeup, it’s essential to pay attention to this part of your eyes as they play a significant role in the expressiveness of your face.

To achieve this, brush your brows with a brow mascara in a shade that suits you. Then, if needed, use a brow pencil to give them a clean and fuller appearance.

👉 If you really want to highlight your eyebrows, you can apply a lighter concealer underneath them. This will also enhance 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 you have very sensitive skin, I recommend opting exclusively for hypoallergenic products.

When buying your makeup supplies, pay attention to the labels:

  • Organic,
  • Eco-friendly,
  • Ecocert certified,
  • NaTrue certified,
  • Nature et Progrès certified,
  • Vegan.

👉 These products are typically made with respect for nature and wildlife, and they contain many ingredients sourced from nature.

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What Makeup to Wear with a Dress Based on Its Color?

To help you find the right type of makeup to wear with your dress, I’ve put together some suggestions for most clothing colors in the following lines.

👉 These suggestions mainly pertain to cosmetic products that are applied around the eyes, as these are the easiest to match with your clothing. For your lipstick 💄, if you choose to wear it, make sure it complements the rest of your makeup as well as your skin tone, as mentioned earlier. When it comes to nail polish 💅, you can opt for a neutral color or coordinate it with your outfit or accessories (shoes, glasses, bag, etc.).

What Makeup to Wear with a Green Dress?

A green dress will look beautifully complemented by a light makeup look, featuring soft pink or copper undertones, or even a nude makeup style. I recommend avoiding green and blue tones, as they may create a clashing effect.

What Makeup Goes with a Navy Blue Dress?

On a daily basis, a chic and understated black makeup will perfectly complement a navy blue dress. If you prefer, you can also opt for soft pink or beige tones, which will add a gentle touch to your eyes and expressions.

If you’re heading to a party and looking for a makeup look that’s a bit bolder, you can dare to try a monochromatic style with blue makeup!

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What Makeup Goes with a Black Dress?

With the classic and timeless little black dress, rely on elegance and simplicity by opting for a perfectly drawn 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 and 45 seconds):

What Makeup Goes Well with a Fuchsia Dress?

Fuchsia roses are a color that brightens your complexion and beautifully enhances your skin tone, especially If you have a slightly tanned complexion. With this shade, you can keep it classic with black and brown makeup, but you can also add a touch of brightness to your look with soft pink tones. Just like with green, avoid matching fuchsia with similar shades, as it may come across as too bold.

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What Makeup Goes Well with a Light Pink Dress?

The pastel pink dress pairs beautifully with nude, beige, or pale pink shades. I recommend opting for subtle makeup: if you’re used to wearing eyeliner, try going for a thinner line, and consider using brown liner instead of black for a softer look. The goal is to enhance the softness and femininity of your features.

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

What Makeup to Wear 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 colors. If you’re dealing with a burgundy red, try using a gradient with different shades of brown instead: you’ll achieve a very sexy look!

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

So far, the makeup tips in this guide have focused on everyday looks or going out with friends. However, makeup can also be a powerful form of artistic expression. In recent years, we’ve seen many makeup artists gain recognition on TikTok and Instagram for their stunning creations.

Festivals and themed parties are the perfect places to experiment with bold and colorful makeup. The legendary Coachella festival, for example, takes place annually in California and offers many people the chance to create a unique look with extraordinary makeup!

Are you curious about how to embrace a unique and colorful makeup style? Check out our tips and inspiration!

Dare to Be Bold with Colors

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

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

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Create Patterns!

Again thinking of your face as a canvas, feel free to create more or less symmetrical designs. If you want to create something complex, I highly recommend sketching it out on paper first to determine the order in which to proceed.

When it comes to inspiration, you can recreate animal prints, botanical elements, tribal makeup, or even abstract patterns, depending on what resonates with you. This is the perfect time to let your creativity run wild!

Bring on the Glitter and Sparkles!

Iconic Festival Makeup, glitter is perfect for brightening up your face and creating a unique look! It is applied with a special adhesive, which can be purchased at beauty stores. Once the adhesive is in place, you have a few minutes to dab on the glitter with your brush. You can also use this method to fix rhinestones or even small jewelry pieces if you like!

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

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I hope this article has helped you easily choose your makeup based on your outfits and build your confidence to try new combinations! Makeup is a fun way to personalize an outfit and complete your look: it complements fashion perfectly!

Do you love to have a unique style, whether it’s through your makeup or your clothes? Check out our boutique dedicated to the bohemian chic universe, where you can find collections of clothing chosen for their originality and trendy flair.

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

When you’re looking to match your makeup with a beautiful, trendy dress, the first step is knowing where to go! Whether it’s online stores that specialize in fashion or charming local boutiques that feature trendy dress styles that might not always fit you perfectly, making the right choice can be quite challenging…

If you want to buy dresses that perfectly match your makeup, the first step is to find an online store that specializes in women’s ready-to-wear fashion. Often, more generic fashion retailers offer styles that are lacking or already out of date. Then, to choose a unique dress, you should primarily look for a dress that reflects your personal style! Before placing your order online, take a moment to explore the different cuts, colors, and materials. Once you’re confident that you can pair it with your makeup, you’ll be ready to complete your online order!