Ways to Wear Orange, Part 2, The Looks

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This month we are discussing wearing the color orange. It strikes fear in the heart of many, but it shouldn't! Orange is a very wearable color, the key is knowing which oranges work for you. Summer is a great time to try wearing orange, so let's discuss looks featuring various shades of the color.

This is part 2 of our series on wearing orange. See Ways To Wear Orange - Part 1.

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How To Wear Orange When You Have Warm Undertones
How To Wear Orange When You Have Cool Undertones
How To Wear an Orange Jacket

How To Wear Orange When You Have Warm Undertones

Soft and Warm

If you have soft tones and warm undertones, choose a pale shade of orange like a saturated peach or salmon shade. Here the soft terra cotta pants give us a tone on tone look. We finished the look with a rich brown sandal with a wooden heel to keep an earthy feel. Touches of blue add soft contrast and make the orange pop. The overall impression of the outfit is easy and natural. Pair this with eye color shades in soft peach, soft brown, or blue, then add a soft, medium orange lip color.

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How To Wear Orange When You Have Warm Undertones

Bright and Warm

The orange outfit idea below with a bold tangerine orange top is perfect for you if you have warm undertones and can wear bright colors. Pair the orange top with a turquoise pant, the orange really stands out. We connected the two colors with the coral and turquoise necklace. The orange sandals bring the brightness down to the feet, and the straw handbag ties in with the wedge heel of the shoe. The look is balanced and lively. Keep the makeup fresh and bright with a matching tangerine lip and cheek color and brown, gold, or peach eye colors.

How to wear a bright orange top

Warm and Deep

If you have deep warm coloring, pair rusty colors of orange with other deep shades like the warm navy above. The blue handbag and shoes match back to the print of the blouse, providing a striking contrast to the oranges. No need to bring in other colors here, the blue and orange stand on their own, perfect for deep warm color types. For the makeup, choose russet or navy colors for the eyes. For the lips and cheeks, choose a bold, deep orange lip color.

How To Wear Orange When You Have Cool Undertones

Bright and Cool

If you have cool undertones, don't feel left out when it comes to orange! If you are bright and medium or deep in depth, try a bright reddish orange with bright pink. The colors balance one another for a stunning combination. Choose accessories in the same colors to keep the bold vibe going. For makeup, Choose warm browns for the eyes, but keep the lips and cheeks bright pink.

How To Wear an Orange Jacket

Soft and Cool

Finally, if you are soft and cool in your coloring, choose a soft salmon or warm pink to bring orange into your wardrobe. Keep the accessories in the same family for harmony and balance. These soft warm shades pair well with denim or sea salt white. For your makeup, bring the warm pink shades up to your face.

How To Wear Orange When You Have Cool Undertones

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Thank you! I’m cool-toned and love orange, but can’t wear it that often. Love thinking about “orange adjacent” colors as “my” orange.

- Samantha February 22, 2024