Bold, bright and beautiful, an orange dress is never a bad idea. Better yet, it’s far more versatile than you may think. Whether you’re dressing to match the summer golden hour in a neon number, or need something to compliment the rich, warm tones of autumn, there’s an orange dress to suit every season and everyone.
So you’ve bought the dress, but now it’s time to decide how to wear it, and you’re stuck. Well, fear not. Juicer than a glass of OJ, we’ve squeezed our best tips and tricks into this handy guide on how to style orange dresses.
Ready to find out if orange really is the new black? Read on…
Our top tips on styling an orange dress:
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Colour theory – Don’t get us wrong, we love a good colour clash. But to do it right, you need to make sure the colours you’re pairing with your orange dress still work. Trust us, some contrasting combos look better than others. We love orange with a bright pink, any shade of green or an electric blue. To play it safer, black or white is also a solid choice to compliment your orange dress.
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Add an accent – If you want to keep your orange dress the focal point of your fit, choose some golden accessories like strappy heels or jewellery to add a subtle glow and really make your orange pop.
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Reason with the season – Orange is a very versatile colour that works in almost any weather or type of event, but make sure to consider what season you’re dressing in. In the summertime, we prefer a brighter, neon orange. But if you’re looking for an orange dress in the winter, we’d recommend a more muted rust or burnt orange hue.
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Confidence is key – At the end of the day, fashion is all about how you wear your clothes. Walk with confidence and that’s half the job done. It’s all in the way you flaunt it, baby.
How To Style An Orange Dress For Every Day
Orange doesn’t need to be a special occasion dress. Introduce a bold orange dress into your capsule wardrobe so that you can pull it out for a stroll in the park or a trip to your local coffee shop with a bestie. Top tip: go for something plain in a block orange colour, like a mini shift dress or a midi shirt dress, for easy breezy styling.
To keep things casual, style your everyday orange dress with white chunky trainers and a denim jacket, for that effortlessly cool look. Temperatures rising? Swap your trainers for a pair of comfy sandals and you’re good to go.
Pleated Skirt Midi Dress With Gold Buckle In Burnt Orange
How To Style An Orange Dress For A Wedding
Heading to a wedding? Now’s your chance to dress to impress. A wedding ceremony, especially in summer, offers the perfect opportunity to experiment with a bright print or pattern. We love a a beautiful orange floral number – there are tonnes of styles to choose from; from sweet and small ditsy prints to fierce leopard prints. Whatever your preference, there’s a print to suit every taste.
Plus, the best part about choosing a patterned orange wedding guest dress is that you need very minimal, neutral accessories. Go for a nude heel or wedge and pair it with a matching clutch, and you’re all set. We’ll take a slice of that.
Floral Print Strappy Split Satin Maxi Slip Dress In Orange
How to style an orange dress for a summer holiday
Looking for something to compliment that killer tan? Look no further than the orange dress, it’s sure to make you look like a bronzed goddess. When choosing the right orange tone for a holiday dress, we’d suggest going for either a bright neon hue or a standout coral – both look amazing with that vacay glow.
To style, add some gold accessories to really compliment the orange tones and let the dress be the centre of attention. Slip into some brown sandals (or strappy golden heels if that’s your vibe), and pair them with a shoulder bag that matches your footwear. Now it’s time to head out for that Aperol aperetivo, golden girl!
Ready to dress like a sunset? Check out our full range of summer dresses today.
Layers Multi Fringed Tassel Pleated Midi Dress In Orange
How to style an orange dress for autumn
Need a dress that’s suitable for autumn? Get your Gilmour Girls on and lean into the warm, rich tones of the fall. Opt for a burnt orange or rust colour dress and you’ll be looking picture perfect at the function.
Styling-wise, we know things can get a little chilly in the autumn. To combat the cold, layer up with a stylish blazer in black or brown. Make sure to accessorise with darker colours to match the vibe. We’re obsessed.
And there we have it! Our ultimate guide on sunshiney styles and golden glam. Orange you glad you stumbled across this blog? Sorry, not sorry.
Need more colour theory? Check out our top tips on how to style a white dress.
