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

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

I'm here to 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 fits us well, and to enhance our look with unique accessories and great makeup!

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

When choosing your makeup, there are two key factors to consider: it should complement your skin tone as well as match the colour of the clothes you are wearing. If you’re wearing a dress, you can use it as a basis to determine the shades of lipstick and eyeshadow to apply. For a lighter dress, stick to light or nude shades. If your dress is darker, such as black, burgundy, or navy blue, you can opt for bold, tonal colours or a sleek line of black eyeliner, which is always a stylish and classic choice.

Want to learn more? Keep reading to find out:

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

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4 Tips for Choosing the Right Makeup

Today, you can find an endless array of makeup products in cosmetic stores and online, ranging from the classic to the uniquely creative. Here are a few tips to help you find makeup that suits your skin and matches your wardrobe.

Choose According to the Context and Your Style

We generally don’t apply makeup the same way for work, a night out, or visiting family. Therefore, when purchasing your products, consider how you plan to use them. Most of the time, these items have a relatively short shelf life: for example, mascara 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 looks.

The essential products for a basic makeup routine 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 personal style and skin tone. For instance, if you frequently wear khaki green, pink, etc., a palette of brown and copper eyeshadows will be a perfect match.

  • 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: to achieve the look of a second skin that enhances your features, it’s important to choose products that are suited to the unique qualities of your face.

➡️ Foundation 🖌

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

🔸 If your veins appear more green, it means your skin has what we refer to as warm undertones. Warm, golden colours will complement you best.

🔸 If your veins appear more blue, matte beige tones will best highlight your neutral undertones.

🔸 Lastly, if your veins appear purplish, you have cool undertones, which will be enhanced by rosy shades.

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

➡️ Eyeshadows 👀

If you're looking to try out some more unique colours beyond classic neutral tones, it's important to match them to the hue 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.

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➡️ Lipstick 💄

It is chosen based on your skin tone:

  • Fair skin: light colours that create minimal contrast, such as nude, light pink, coral…
  • Medium skin: rich shades with pink tones like fuchsia, raspberry red, etc…

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

Consider Your Eyebrows

In recent years, fashion has highlighted models with perfectly shaped and somewhat thick eyebrows. To complete your makeup, it’s important to also pay attention to this part of your eyes, as they greatly 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 give them a uniform 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 good products that care for your skin. If your skin is particularly sensitive, I recommend opting exclusively for hypoallergenic products.

When you’re purchasing your makeup supplies, pay attention to the labels:

  • Organic,
  • Eco-Friendly,
  • Ecocert,
  • NaTrue,
  • Nature and Progress,
  • Vegan.

👉 These products are typically made with respect for nature and wildlife, and contain many ingredients that are of natural origin.

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

To help you figure out what type of makeup to wear with your dress, I’ve put together some suggestions for most clothing colours in the following lines.

👉 These recommendations are mainly for cosmetic products that are applied around the eyes, as these are the ones that can most easily be matched with your clothing. For your lipstick 💄, if you choose to wear it, make sure it complements the rest of your makeup and also suits your skin tone, as explained earlier. When it comes to nail polish 💅, you can either go for a neutral colour or coordinate it with your outfit or accessories (shoes, glasses, bag, etc.).

What Makeup Goes Well with a Green Dress?

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

What makeup goes well with a navy blue dress?

For everyday wear, a black and chic makeup look, light and subtle, is perfect for enhancing a navy blue dress. If you prefer, you can also opt for soft pink or beige tones, which will add a touch of warmth to your eyes and expressions.

If you're heading to a party and looking for a bolder makeup look, why not try a monochromatic approach with blue makeup?

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What Makeup Goes Well with a Black Dress?

With the classic and timeless little black dress, emphasize 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 master your eyeliner (starting at 1 minute and 45 seconds):

What Makeup Goes Well with a Fuchsia Dress?

Fuchsia pink is a colour that adds a healthy glow and beautifully complements your complexion, especially if you have a slightly tanned skin. 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. Similar to green, avoid wearing fuchsia pink in a monochromatic outfit, as it can lack subtlety.

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What Makeup Goes Well with a Light Pink Dress?

The pastel pink dress pairs beautifully with nude, beige, or light pink shades. I recommend a subtle makeup look: if you're used to applying eyeliner, keep it finer this time, and consider using brown liner instead of black for a softer contrast. The goal is to highlight 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 a bright red, you can create a simple contrast between these two colours. If it’s a burgundy red, try opting for a gradient with different shades of brown: you’ll achieve a very stylish look!

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How to Achieve Bohemian Makeup for a Festival or a Night Out?

Until now, the makeup tips provided in this guide have focused on everyday looks or outings with friends. However, makeup can serve as a true form of artistic expression. In recent years, many makeup artists have gained recognition on TikTok and Instagram through their stunning creations.

Festivals and themed events are great places to experiment with bold, colorful makeup. The legendary Coachella festival, for instance, takes place annually in California and provides an opportunity for many to showcase a unique look with extraordinary makeup!

Are you curious about how to embrace bold and colourful makeup? Check out our tips and inspiration!

Dare to Embrace Colour

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

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

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Design Patterns!

Always keep in mind to view your face as a canvas; don't hesitate to create more or less symmetrical patterns. If you're looking to design something intricate, I highly recommend sketching out a draft on paper first, so you can plan the order of steps to take.

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

Bring on the sparkles and rhinestones

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 cosmetic stores. Once the adhesive is in place, you have a few minutes to dab on glitter using your brush. You can also, if you like, attach rhinestones or even some jewelry elements in this way!

👉 For an even more amazing 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 outfit, and gain confidence to try new combinations! Makeup is a fun way to personalize an outfit and complete your look: it complements fashion wonderfully!

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Where Can You Find Trendy Dresses at a Good Price?

When looking to match your makeup with a beautiful trendy dress, the first thing to consider is where to shop! Whether it’s on online retail sites that specialize in fashion, or in local boutiques that feature trendy dress styles which may not always fit, making a decision can be quite challenging...

If you're looking 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, general fashion retailers offer styles that are lacking or already out of date. To choose a unique dress, it's essential to find one that reflects your personal style! Before placing your order online, take some time to explore the different cuts, colours, and fabrics available. Once you're confident that you can coordinate it with your makeup, you'll be ready to make your online purchase!