It is rarely the first color you think of when choosing a colorful dress and yet,
the orange dress is one of the most beautiful dresses to sublimate the complexion. It brightens up tanned skin, it is punchy and colorful and it feels good whether you wear it in summer or winter.
Just like the fuchsia pink dress or the yellow dress, the orange dress is one of those colorful dresses that it is sometimes difficult to adopt because you do not know how to accessorize it.
In reality, this bold color that will highlight your complexion, just requires some fashion knowledge. Make the right associations, choose the right cut of dress and the right shade of orange dress . So how to adopt the orange dress without making any fashion faux pas. We explain everything in this article.
The orange dress:a multitude of possible shades for trendy looks
When we think of the orange color, we immediately think of the color of the juicy and tasty fruit that we drink for breakfast. A vitamin shade that we don't really know how to wear in everyday life. But in reality, orange colors come in a multitude of
orange hues that you only have
to choose according to your personal tastes and your skin tone . Apricot, pumpkin, tangerine carrot, copper orange, golden orange, each has its favorite color. The rule is quite simple to remember. Without going into a colorimetry test, keep in mind that
the lighter your eyes and hair, the more you will have to choose a light orange such as apricot, peach etc. On the other hand, for dark skin, brunettes with dark eyes or black skin, indulge yourself with a flamboyant orange, a saffron orange or a pumpkin.
The orange dress:a trend that makes the difference
If most women opt for a pastel dress, a pink dress or a lightly colored dress, few have the audacity to dare the orange dress . However, if we look at designers and fashion influencers, the orange dress is indeed THE dress to adopt this year.
Orange is one of the colors of the season thanks to the
revival of the 70s and 90s . This color adds pep to your wardrobe for looks that are as avant-garde as they are retro chic. Some will choose the orange dress for a very chic outfit and others will wear it in summer or mid-season for a casual chic daytime look. Designers have adopted it to highlight their current collections. Revisited in a total look
Funny Ladies or in
90s chic sportswear fashion , the orange dress takes different cuts and shapes to satisfy all clothing styles. So whether you are bohemian, preppy, retro-chic, casual, sportswear or otherwise, you will always find an orange dress made for you.
Which orange dress to choose?
How to choose your orange dress?
As usual, everything is a story of morphology, trends and skin tone. To be sure to choose the orange dress you need, follow these 3 golden rules:
- Bet on a dress adapted to your morphology.
- Choose an orange shade that suits your skin tone .
- Choose an on-trend fit that matches your style of dress.
And precisely, let's talk about the cuts of orange dresses not to be missed this year. Among the most fashionable are the cuts of chic dresses such as the empire dress, the bohemian dress, the long minimalist dress, the asymmetrical dress, the kimono dress, the ruffled dress or the tulle dress. For a more casual but equally feminine style, we recommend a wrap dress, a hippie dress, a skater dress, a shift dress or a midi dress. If you want to turn to an
orange print dress> , go for a floral or polka dot pattern instead.
Choose a chic orange dress
For the dressy version of the orange dress, we love without delay on
the orange satin dress . Spirit
slipdress in a minimalist dress or even a dress with thin straps and a bare back for an evening outfit, satin and orange go well together to give a sublime glamorous effect. Prefer a beautiful flamboyant orange that has character. Even if it means wearing orange for a special occasion, you might as well do it all the way by assuming a punchy orange dress! You want
to wear an orange dress to a wedding , or are you looking for a prom dress or a formal evening wear? Bet on an empire dress, a
maxidress with ruffles, a strapless dress, a draped dress or even an asymmetrical dress or a
one-shoulder .We also really like short dresses with long sleeves with a little
eighties detail at the level of the shoulders like a gathered shoulder for example.
The orange dress during the day
- To wear your orange dress during the day (going out, on vacation), stick to a fashion trend that will have a small effect. Wrap dress, midi dress, puff sleeve dress, asymmetrical dress, babydoll dress.
- For a classic style that will allow you to wear the orange dress at work , opt for straight cuts with short sleeves.
- To adopt the orange dress in summer, bet on a little floral orange dress, a wrap cut, an orange bohemian dress ….
In short, there is no shortage of choice. Be daring and bet on a cut that brings character to your look so as not to fall into the trap of orange which does nothing. Because yes if you choose an old-fashioned cut, you will lose all the audacity of having opted for the orange dress. You will only have an outdated style that does not make it very contemporary.
How to accessorize an orange dress?
What shoes with an orange dress?
Shoes to accessorize an orange dress in summer
Orange was a color that brings us back to the sun and therefore to the natural elements, you will undoubtedly be able to turn to camel leather shoes, braided shoes, raffia mules, wooden or cork wedge sandals and even sneakers with recycled soles. This is for the orange dress version in summer to wear during the day on vacation or for a walk in town.
Shoes to accessorize an orange evening dress
If you wear the orange dress in evening mode, do not hesitate to take out beautiful copper or gold pumps . Avoid the traditional black which brings nothing more to your outfit. A nice bronze will highlight your orange dress much more.
Shoes that give a unique style
If you want a worked and color-blocked look, bet on a beautiful
shade of purple or electric blue . Attention never more than 3 colors! Dare to wear purple pumps or a pair of midnight blue babies. For a streetwear style, we obviously opt for colorful sneakers like the Dad Shoes for a chic sportswear style. Are you a fan of retro looks? Go for babies shoes. Do you like rock or bohemian rock styles? It's time to pair a short textured orange dress with a pair of chunky boots to break up the romantic effect of your dress.
What jacket to wear with an orange dress?
The jeans, the perfecto and the oversized blazer are safe bets. To choose according to your own style of dress and the cut of the dress. In terms of colors, you can very easily match a camel, gray or black jacket or dare a
color-block style with a purple, pine green, burgundy or navy blue jacket. Even red can brighten up an orange dress. But be careful to always choose modern cuts that go well together.
What bag with an orange dress?
- For a dressy outfit, we put on a leather bucket bag, a colorful minaudière (fir green, electric blue or bronze) or even a small black clutch to carry in the hand with a few rhinestones.
- On the other hand, for a casual chic outfit in summer (casual bohemian, etc.), you can go for braided rope bags, leather bags camel, beige bags…
- Bet on small bags instead because you already have a dress in a showy colour, there's no need to also have an XXL bag on your shoulder at the risk of overloading your look.
- Elegant handbag, leather clutch, chain bag with adjustable handles, you have a wide choice of small leather goods suitable for an orange dress.
4 look ideas with an orange dress
The bohemian orange dress
The bohemian trend has not finished seducing us. With ruffles, frills, asymmetrical cut,
one-shoulder shoulder ,
the boho chic orange dress wants to be long vaporous and fluid. Empire cut or floral maxi dress, bet above all on aerial volumes sought after in the bohemian style, whether your dress is long or short. Slightly faded oranges will be very pretty to give a romantic retro spirit, coppery, pastel...
The orange midi dress
This is the trendy cut of the year:the midi dress cut . It's very simple, it gives a furiously modern and feminine style. To wear with both sneakers and heels, we love the length below the knees.
The orange cocktail dress
Evening dress, prom dress, cocktail dress, the orange dress is an excellent choice. In satin, silk, with a drape, a bare back, tulle, plumetis, or other refined detail, orange is very easy to wear for a chic occasion. Enhance with
gold jewelry or copper, it will make you the most luminous of the evening with your dazzling dress. Don't forget the pumps for the glamorous touch and a nude make-up or conversely a smoky make-up with copper hues. On the other hand, beware of red lipsticks, it's
too much with the orange dress!
The retro orange dress
For a retro style, the orange dress is perfect. We adopt brick orange or aged orange that tends towards camel, we mix it with a retro print like polka dots and we wear the midi cut. It's as simple as that!
A-line dress cut to surf the seventies trend, pin-up dress cut for the 50s, puff sleeves for the 80s, there is something for every era. Don't forget
fashion accessories which make a lot of your outfit (the pair of retro glasses, the scarf in the hair, the vintage bag etc…).
In summary
- The orange dress is not only bright and luminous, but also very elegant.
- To make a success of your outfit with an orange dress, you put above all on a trendy cut, on a shade adapted to your skin color but also on the right choice in terms of morphology.
- If you are looking for a chic outfit for a wedding, you may well be surprised by the beauty of an orange satin or silk dress. As for lovers of the retro chic style, the orange dress is simply perfect, especially when it has polka dots and is well accessorized.
- In short, the orange dress is the chic and glamorous option in all circumstances. And good news, it's much more unique than the black dress!
Pictures @pinterest
