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

Are you on the lookout for make-up tips to create a unique look with a dress? Wondering how to select your make-up tones based on the outfit you're wearing?

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 clothes that fit well, and to enhance them with unique accessories and a great makeup look!

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, two key factors to consider are: it should complement your complexion and skin tone, and it also needs to match the colour of your outfit. If you're wearing a dress, you can use it as a base to determine which lipstick and eyeshadow colours to go for. For a lighter dress, stick to lighter or nude shades. If your dress is darker, like black, burgundy, or navy blue, you can confidently try matching tones or opt for a classic black eyeliner, which is always an elegant choice.

Want to know more? Keep reading to find out:

• Which makeup products to choose based on your skin tone,
• How to select them properly,
• What makeup colours to go for with a navy dress, black, green… etc.
• Some pro tips for nailing your makeup,
• How to do your makeup in the hippie chic or bohemian style

4 Tips for Choosing Your Makeup

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

Choose Based on Context and Your Style

You generally don’t apply makeup in the same way for work, a night out, or visiting family. So, when you’re purchasing your products, consider how you intend to use them. Most of the time, these products have a relatively short shelf life: for example, mascara should be used within six months. If you're on a tight budget, choose a black or brown mascara that you can use for most of your makeup looks.

The essential products for a basic makeup 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 clothing style and skin tone. For instance, 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 skin tone and eye colour

It's not just your style that defines your makeup: to ensure it gives the effect of a second skin and enhances your features, it's essential to choose products that are suited to the unique characteristics of your face.

➡️ The foundation 🖌

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

🔸 If your veins appear more green, it means that your skin has what we call warm undertones. Warm and golden colours are those that will enhance your natural beauty the most.

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

🔸 Lastly, if your veins appear to have a purple hue, you have cool undertones, which will be beautifully 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 reduce it throughout the day.

➡️ Eyeshadow 👀

If you're looking to experiment with 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, Soft 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 offer little contrast, such as nude, light pink, coral…
• Medium skin: vibrant shades with rosy tones 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 showcased models with perfectly shaped and rather thick eyebrows. To complete your makeup look, 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 look, brush your brows using a brow mascara in a suitable shade. If needed, use a brow pencil to create a more uniform and fuller appearance.

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

Choose Quality Products

If you plan to wear makeup regularly, it's important 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 certified,
• NaTrue certified,
• Nature et Progrès certified,
• Vegan.

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

What makeup goes well with a dress based on its colour?

To help you find out what kind of makeup to wear with your dress, I’ve put together 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 are the ones that can be most easily matched to 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 colour or match it with your outfit or accessories (shoes, glasses, bag, 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 even a nude makeup style. I recommend avoiding green and blue shades, as they might create a jarring effect.

What Makeup Goes with a Navy Blue Dress?

For everyday wear, a black and chic makeup look that is 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 gentle touch to your eyes and expressions.

If you're heading to a party and looking for a bolder makeup look, why not try a tone-on-tone style with blue makeup!

What makeup to wear with a little black dress?

With the classic and timeless little black dress, focus on elegance and simplicity by opting for a perfectly drawn black eyeliner, which you can pair with a pale foundation and a coral or red lipstick, depending on what suits you best. Here’s a short tutorial video that shows you how to achieve the perfect eyeliner look (from 1 minute 45):

What makeup goes well with a fuchsia dress?

Fuchsia pink is a colour that gives a healthy glow and beautifully enhances your complexion, especially if you have slightly darker skin. With this shade, you can keep things 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 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 keeping your makeup subtle: if you're used to wearing eyeliner, go for a finer line, and consider using brown liner instead of black for a softer look. The goal is to highlight the softness and femininity of your features.

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

What makeup goes with a red or burgundy dress?

Red pairs exceptionally well with black: if it's a bright red, you can create a simple contrast between these two colours. If you're using a burgundy red, consider a gradient with different shades of brown: you'll achieve a very stylish look!

How to do a bohemian makeup look for a festival or a night out?

Until now, the makeup tips in this guide have focused on everyday looks or makeup for a night out with friends. However, makeup can be a genuine form of artistic expression. In recent years, we've seen many make-up artists gain recognition on TikTok and Instagram thanks to their stunning creations.

Festivals and themed events are perfect occasions to showcase bold and colourful makeup. The legendary Coachella Festival, for instance, held annually in California, offers many the opportunity to create a unique look with exceptional makeup!

Curious about how to adopt a unique and vibrant makeup style? Check out our tips and inspiration!

Dare to Use Colours

In this kind of context, all colours are allowed! 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 choosing a single colour gradient.

Create Patterns!

Still thinking of your face as a canvas, don't hesitate to create more or less symmetrical patterns. If you want to create something intricate, I highly recommend sketching it out on paper first to figure out the order in which to proceed.

When it comes to inspiration, you can recreate animal patterns, plant elements, tribal makeup, or even abstract designs, depending on what resonates with you. This is your chance 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’s applied with a special glue, which can be purchased from cosmetics stores. Once the glue is in place, you have a few minutes to dab on glitter with your brush. You can also use this method to attach rhinestones or even jewellery elements if you wish!

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

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

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

When you're looking to match your makeup with a stylish dress, the first thing you need to know is where to go! Whether it's online shops that specialise in fashion or local boutiques with trendy dress styles that might not always be in your size, making the right choice can be quite challenging...

If you're looking to buy dresses that will perfectly match your makeup, the first step is to head to an online store that specialises in women's ready-to-wear clothing. Often, more general fashion retailers offer items that are lacklustre or out of date. To choose a unique dress, it’s essential to find something that reflects your style! Before placing your order online, make sure to explore various cuts, colours, and materials. Once you're confident you'll be able to pair it with your makeup, you'll be ready to complete your online purchase!