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

Are you looking for make-up tips to create a unique look to go with a dress? Wondering how to choose the right make-up tones to match the outfits you wear?

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 clothes that fit us well, and also to enhance them with unique accessories and effective make-up!

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 complements the colours of your outfit.

When choosing your makeup, there are two key things to consider: it must complement your complexion and skin tone, and it should also match the colour of your clothing. If you're wearing a dress, you can use it as a guide to decide on your lipstick and eyeshadow colours. For a lighter dress, stick to soft or nude shades. If your dress is darker—such as black, burgundy, or navy—you can opt for matching tones or a classic black eyeliner, which is always a stylish and elegant choice.

Do you want to know 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 opt for with a navy blue, black, green dress… etc.
• Pro tips for achieving flawless makeup,
• How to get a hippie chic or bohemian makeup look

4 Tips for Choosing the Right Makeup

These days, there are countless makeup products available in cosmetic stores and online, ranging from the classic to the more unique. Here are a few tips to help you find the makeup that suits your skin and complements your wardrobe.

Choose Based on Context and Your Style

Generally, you wouldn’t do your makeup in the same way for work, a night out, or visiting family. So, when you’re buying 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 it will suit most of your makeup looks.

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

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

➡️ Choose neutral colours that complement your wardrobe and skin tone. For instance, if you often wear khaki green, pink, and similar shades, a palette of brown and copper eyeshadows will be just right for you.

• 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 that effect of second skin and truly enhance your features, it’s essential to select products that suit the unique characteristics of your face.

➡️ Foundation 🖌

🔸 If you’re torn between two shades, always opt for the lighter one.

🔸 If your veins appear more green, it means your skin has what we refer to as warm undertones. Golden and warm hues are the ones that will enhance your complexion the most.

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

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

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

➡️ Eyeshadows 👀

If you're looking to try some colours that are a bit more unique than classic neutral tones, it's important to match them to 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: soft colours that offer minimal contrast, such as nude, light pink, coral…
• Medium skin: vibrant shades with pink undertones like fuchsia, raspberry red, etc…

👉 Lighter colours 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 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 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 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 eyes.

Choose Quality Products

If you plan to wear makeup regularly, it's important to choose good products to take care of your skin. If your skin is particularly sensitive, I recommend sticking to hypoallergenic products.

When you're buying your make-up supplies, pay attention to the labels:

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

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

What makeup to wear with a dress based on its colour?

To help you decide on the right type of makeup to wear with your dress, I’ll share some suggestions for most clothing colours in the following lines.

👉 These suggestions mainly relate to cosmetic products that are applied around the eyes, as these can be most easily coordinated with your outfit. For your lipstick 💄, if you decide to wear it, ensure it complements your overall makeup as well as your skin tone, as mentioned earlier. When it comes to nail polish 💅, you can opt for a neutral shade or match it to your outfit or accessories (shoes, sunglasses, bag, etc.).

What makeup goes well with a green dress?

A green dress will be beautifully complemented by a light makeup look, featuring hints of pink or copper, or even a nude look. I recommend steering clear of green and blue shades, as they could result in a harsh appearance.

What makeup goes well with a navy blue dress?

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

If you're heading out to a party and looking for a bolder makeup look, why not try a blue makeup in a tonal style?

What makeup to wear with a black dress?

With the classic and timeless little black dress, focus on elegance and simplicity by opting for a perfectly executed black eyeliner, matched 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 from 1 minute 45):

What makeup goes with a fuchsia dress?

Fuchsia pink is a colour that brightens the complexion and beautifully enhances your skin, especially if you have a slightly tanned complexion. With this shade, you can keep things classic with black and brown makeup, but also add a touch of brightness to your look with pale pink tones. Similar to green, avoid using fuchsia pink in a monochromatic way, as it can 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 fine, and consider using brown liner, which is less stark than black. The goal 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 the two colours. If you're working with a burgundy red, try opting for a gradient with different shades of brown instead: you'll achieve a very stylish result!

How to Create a Bohemian Look for a Festival or Night Out?

Up to now, the makeup tips provided in this guide have focused on everyday looks or outings with friends. However, makeup can also be a genuine form of artistic expression. In recent years, many make-up artists have made a name for themselves on TikTok and Instagram with their impressive creations.

Festivals and themed events are the perfect opportunities to try out bold and creative makeup. The legendary Coachella festival, for instance, takes place every year in California and offers countless people the chance to craft a unique look, with extraordinary makeup!

Are you curious about how to embrace vibrant and unique makeup looks? Check out our tips and inspirations!

Dare to Embrace Colour

In this kind of 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 by using complementary colours (green and red, blue and yellow, etc.), rainbow gradients, or even by choosing a single colour gradient.

Create Patterns!

Still considering your face as a canvas, feel free to create more or less symmetrical patterns. If you're aiming to craft something intricate, I highly recommend sketching a draft on paper first, so you have a clear idea of the order in which to proceed.

When it comes to inspiration, you can replicate animal patterns, plant elements, tribal make-up, or even abstract designs, depending on what resonates with you. This is the perfect opportunity to let your creativity run wild!

Let’s Bring on the Glitter and Sparkle

Iconic festival makeup, glitter is perfect for brightening up your face and creating a unique look! It should be applied with a special glue, which can be purchased at cosmetic shops. Once the glue is in place, you have a few minutes to dab on the glitter with your brush. If you prefer, you can also use this method to attach rhinestones or even jewellery elements!

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

I hope this article has helped you select your make-up more easily to match your outfit and feel confident in trying out new combinations! Make-up is a fun way to personalise an outfit and complete your look: it beautifully complements your fashion choices!

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

When looking to match your makeup with a lovely trendy dress, the first thing to consider is where to go! Whether it's online retail sites that specialise in fashion, or local boutiques where you can find fashionable dress styles that may not always be in your size, making a choice can be quite challenging...

If you're looking to buy dresses that complement your make-up perfectly, the first step is to head to an online shop that specialises in women's ready-to-wear fashion. More often than not, general fashion retailers offer designs that are lacking or no longer in style. Next, to choose a unique dress, it’s crucial to find one that reflects your personal style! Before placing your order online, take some time to explore the various cuts, colours, and fabrics available. Once you're confident that it will match your make-up, you’ll be ready to proceed with your online order!