What Color Lipstick to Wear With an Orange Dress?

by Jessica Alberto
What Are the Best Lipstick Colors to Wear With an Orange Dress?

Of all the bold colors out there, orange is arguably the most vibrant. Whether you’re wearing a summery tangerine or a muted rust shade, an orange dress is the perfect statement piece. That said, you might be wondering how to style this bright and warm hue. More specifically, what lipstick color to wear with an orange dress?

From classic reds to subtle nudes, there are a couple of lip color options that work well with orange. The key is to choose a hue that suits the specific shade of your orange dress.

If you need some help, you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading to find out the best shades of lipstick to wear with an orange dress.

Nude

Nude Lipstick for Orange Dress
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When styling bold hues like orange, there’s always a fear of clashing colors. When in doubt, you can’t go wrong with nude lipstick. This neutral lip color is super versatile; it can work with any bold color while enhancing your lips in a way that makes your orange dress the star of the show. Plus, it gives you more wiggle room to play with eyeshadow colors.

There are tons of nude shades available for you to choose from. To find the perfect nude lipstick, there are two things you’ll want to take into consideration: your skin tone and undertone. Choose a nude color that’s a few shades darker than your skin tone and make sure it suits your undertone. If you have cool undertones, opt for cool-toned pinks and browns like taupe or mauve. For warm undertones, match them with warm-toned nude colors.

For a polished and sophisticated look, keep the rest of your makeup simple. Pair your nude lipstick with neutral colors on the eyes, minimal blush, a few coats of mascara, and well-groomed brows. If you want to amp up the glam, you can do a smokey eye or cut crease eyeshadow look using earth tones. Don’t forget to highlight the inner corners of your eyes to brighten them up.

Orange

Orange Lipstick for Orange Dress
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Orange on orange might sound like a lot, but there’s something about the technique of matching your lipstick to your dress that just works. This uncommon lipstick shade looks absolutely stunning on warm complexions, as it brings out the warmth in your skin.

To pull off a monochromatic moment, find a shade of orange lipstick that matches your dress. If you can’t find an exact match, opt for something with similar orange undertones.

A bold orange lipstick is best paired with minimal makeup. Apply a shimmery gold eyeshadow on your lids and use a soft peach blush to add some color to your cheeks. If the classic orange shade is too much out of your comfort zone, softer shades with pink undertones are a great option because they more closely resemble your natural lip color. Plus, these lipstick shades are perfect for the spring and summer months. Use the same shade on your cheeks for a dewy flush. For something slightly darker and more muted, you can’t go wrong with burnt orange lipstick with bronze or copper eyeshadow.

Red

Red Lipstick for Orange Dress
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If you wear red lipstick regularly, then you might be pleasantly surprised to know that this classic lip color looks stunning with orange dresses. Orange and red are equally bold shades that manage to enhance (as opposed to upstage) one another. Dramatic and colorful, a bold orange dress with a bright red lip is guaranteed to turn heads.

Try to find a red lipstick that matches the orange undertones in your dress. You’ll also want to keep your skin tone in mind. Orange-red lipsticks look amazing on warm skin, while blue-based reds are more flattering on cool skin.

Pink

Pink Lipstick for Orange Dress
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Contrary to popular belief, pink and orange actually look really good together. That said, there are different ways to pull off this lip and dress color combination: light pink and deep pink lipsticks.

Light pinks enhance your natural lip color without drawing too much attention away from your statement dress color. This feminine shade softens the impact of a bold orange outfit and gives it a somewhat more casual feel. It’s the perfect lipstick choice for an everyday makeup look or if you want to make your orange dress a little more romantic.

Hot pink shades like magenta or fuchsia are similar to red lipstick in the sense that these statement colors can work together with orange to make a dramatic impact. It’s definitely one of the more daring looks that’s perfect for dressy events.

Peach

Peach Lipstick for Orange Dress
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Vibrant shades like orange and red can add some serious glow to your complexion, but these bold hues aren’t for everyone. If you want a warm color lipstick that’s more understated, peach might be the perfect choice for you. This light orange-pink hue gives you an effortless sun-kissed look that works any time of year. It’s the perfect lipstick color to pair with any type of outfit, whether it be a casual orange shirt or formal evening gown.

Peach lipstick is super versatile because you can apply the same shade on your cheeks or eyelids for a monochromatic makeup moment or play up your look with different eyeshadow colors.

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