Style Report: How To Accessorise an Orange Dress

Style Report: How To Accessorise an Orange Dress

Sandra De Gregorio Sandra De Gregorio
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How to accessories an orange dress is more complicated than just picking a pair of earrings, a nice watch, or a cute anklet; there's actually a whole method to guide your choices and we share all the insights with you here.  Shop & Learn

First, we'll consider the different shades of orange dresses and determine the best accessories to match them.  Second, we'll weigh up all the different styles of orange dresses and give you some pointers on what jewellery accessories will work.  Finally, we'll measure the effect the right accessories have on your orange dress so you can sport a winning summer look. 

Style Report: How To Accessorise an Orange Dress

How To Accessorise An Orange Dress

How To Wear Orange

Style Report | How To Accessorise An Orange Dress

Inherently, orange is a warm colour and the result of red and yellow mixed together.  Essentially, any variation of these two shades will either intensify the shade of your orange dress or lighten it, and the tone will directly influence what accessories you choose.  How to wear orange comes down to understanding 3 elements: shade, complexion, and style.  How to accessories an orange dress can then be determined by how well you use these 3 elements to shape your outfit.

How To Accessorise Different Shades Of Orange 

Style Report | How To Accessorise An Orange Dress

Did you know that there are 20 different shades of orange? These include shades that aren't necessarily orange as one might envision - like cider, clay, and spice - nonetheless these are all variations of the colour orange that designers use to create orange dresses.  When considering how to accessories an orange dress one must first establish the shade of the orange dress to determine the right accessories to pair with it.

Some of the more familiar shades of orange include burnt orange, orange, tangerine, fire, apricot, coral, and bronze.  Each shade variation of the orange dress will require a careful selection of accessories to achieve a standout look.

Both gold accessories and silver accessories fair well with shades of orange.  If you want to accessorise an orange dress you should consider mixing these metals together.  This combination of accessories; gold and silver, will suit any shade of orange dress because the two colours combine to cancel out any clashing attributes of the light vs dark arrangement.  Rose gold is an excellent choice of accessory to pair with an orange dress, irrespective of its shade.  Rose gold is the only coloured accessory that can be styled to any variation of the orange dress because the two colours share similar characteristics. 


How To Accessories A Light Orange Dress

Style Report | How To Accessorise A Light Orange Dress

If your orange dress is a lighter shade of orange; tangerine, orange, apricot, or coral then the best accessories to pair should also have a lighter tone.  Nudes, whites, and soft pastels will complement a lighter shade of orange.  Think of accessories that include gentle tones like anything silver or gemstones that have soft colours.   

Silver is the perfect accessory to style an orange dress, tangerine dress, or apricot dress because silver is a cooler colour with a delicate exterior that will complement the softer tone of orange rather than outdo it.  Silver earrings, a silver necklace, or silver bangles are the perfect accessories for styling lighter orange dresses.    

Diamonds, pearls, and soft-coloured gemstones all pair well with an orange dress, tangerine dress, or apricot dress.  Choose a beautiful diamond ring, a petite diamond necklace or a pair of diamond earrings when accessorising an orange dress with a lighter tone.     

When considering gemstones to pair with an orange dress think of luminous gemstones like tanzanite, ruby, emerald or citrine.  All these gemstones variates have translucent features that protrude hues of soft coloured lights.  These wonderous gemstones compliment the lighter shades of orange and add a delicate vibrance to the tone of the dress.  Don't forget your peals either! Pearls are a perfect accessory choice for a softer orange dress.      

For a coral dress, the pink influence in the orange colour set allows for either gold or silver accessories.  Both Gold accessories and silver accessories pair well with a coral dress so the opportunity to multilayer different accessories and play with mixed metals on a coral version of an orange dress is perfect.

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How To Accessorise A Burnt Orange Dress 

Style Report | How To Accessorise An Orange Dress

If your orange dress is a darker shade of orange; burnt orange, fire, rust, amber, or bronze, then the best accessories to pair should also have a darker colour set.  Bold and vivid coloured accessories complement a burnt orange dress.  Think of accessories that include strong tones like anything gold adorned.  Gold jewellery is the perfect accessory to style with a burnt orange dress because gold and burnt orange share similar characteristics in their colour set that only work to enhance each other.  A darker shade of orange dress is the perfect canvas to get playful.  Try adding some solids to your accessories like greens, reds and blues; these are all wonderful colours to feature against darker shades of orange.     

Contrasting colours like black and brown have the potential to completely overpower even the deepest orange-coloured dress.  If you choose to accessories your orange dress with black accessories, then be prepared to stand out.  Black accessories against an orange dress will produce a very daring look that will most certainly turn some heads but the task of achieving the right look with this colour combination is not easy.  There's a method to follow when pairing black accessories with an orange dress; be consistent throughout your entire outfit! 

Carry the black theme across the whole style; Add a black watch to an orange dress, and a bold ring with a black stone featured in it. Earrings and pendants with black stone embellishments will add substance to your orange dress and remember to complete this outward style with a black handbag, black shoes, black shawl, blazer, and possibly even a black belt.   

Diamonds, pearls, and gemstones are all suitable accessories for an orange dress.  Darker tones of orange require more defined colour sets like sapphire, opal, turquoise, onyx or garnet.  All these varieties of gemstones have deeper colours that will act to enhance the darker tone of orange.  When incorporating a diamond accessory on a burnt orange dress think of diamonds that are encased in gold.  The touch of gold colour will enhance the diamond and intensify how the accessory appears against the deeper orange fabric of the dress.


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Orange Dress Accessories For Your Complexion

Style Report | How To Accessorise An Orange Dress

One's complexion will play a part in how to style an orange dress. A woman that has a fairer complexion should pair lighter-coloured accessories with her choice of orange dress.  This includes silver, gold, rose gold, pearls, and soft-coloured gemstones.  Orange is a vibrant colour that can easily overshadow your appearance, particularly if you have a paler complexion.  The secret is to keep the softness streamlined by choosing accessories that will blend in with your lighter complexion and the vibrancy of the orange dress.  This method will play to your soft features rather than overshadow your entire look. 

Women that have a darker complexion on the other hand should opt for more striking choices of accessories to style with their orange dresses.  Rich-coloured accessories like bold gemstones and black onyx, deep greens, blues, and red are all excellent accessory choices.  Gold is the ultimate accessory to pair with an orange dress for a woman with an olive, tanned or dark complexion; the boldness of the gold colour and the depth of the orange dress will only intensify the overall style, making this combination a match made in heaven!  

Accessories adorned with diamonds, pearls, rose gold, and gemstones will pair well with any version of the orange dress, irrespective of one's complexion type.  These versatile accessory choices can be used to upstyle an orange dress for a wedding, or to achieve a more relaxed summer look.  Remember ladies; style your accessories for your orange dress to the occasion, and you will always manage to achieve a flawless look.


Accessories For Different Styles Of Orange Dresses 

Style Report | How To Accessorise An Orange Dress

How to accessorise an orange dress should be determined by the style of the dress and the cut of the neckline.  It's not so much the fabric of the orange dress, but rather the style and shape that will establish the right accessories. 

Orange Dress | Square-Neck, Scoop Neck, or V-Neck

Accessorising an orange dress with a square neck, scoop neck or V-neck is extremely versatile and should include a necklace, or two with some length.  The key to styling this style of orange dress is by adding dimension to your accessories.  Think ropes of pearls or necklaces with angular pendants attached; both options provide enough length to compliment the square, scoop, or V-shaped cut of your orange dress. 

As a guide, try to choose an accessory that falls below the line of the cut and get creative with layering your accessories.  Try layering 3 different necklaces with varying lengths as this will add depth to the orange dress.  Choosing a pearl necklace that can be doubled or tripled around your neck is a clever choice.   

Our accessory choices for an orange dress with a square neck, scoop neck or V-neck:



Orange Dress | Sweetheart, Straight or Off-shoulder

 Style Report: How To Accessorise an Orange Dress

Accessorising an orange dress with a sweetheart, straight or off-shoulder design should always include a necklace, earrings, and a bracelet.  Necklaces look especially gorgeous with a strapless dress.  Let the occasion guide your choice in determining the necklace you will pair with your strapless orange dress. 

A statement necklace will turn a casual strapless orange dress into a classier one.  If you choose a statement piece, you'll want to make this accessory the showcase of your outfit so be sure to keep your earrings smaller by adding a pair of cute studs.   A dress ring, bracelet, and watch are all wonderful accessories to pair with a strapless orange dress, and if the style is an orange midi dress, then adding an anklet will only complete the look.

Accessorising a strapless orange dress for a wedding or formal occasion will require a more subtle choice of accessory.  A strapless orange dress that has a sweetheart, straight or off-shoulder cut intended for a formal night out should be adorned with a dainty necklace, bolder earrings, and a bracelet or bangle.  A set of accessories that carry a theme work very well for a more formal version of a strapless orange dress.   

Our Accessories choices

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Orange Dress | T-Shirt, Asymmetric, Full-Halter Or Illusion

Style Report: How To Accessorise an Orange Dress

There is only one accessory to pair with an orange dress that covers your neckline and that is a striking pair of earrings.  The size, colour, and style of earrings won't matter, however, an earring that dangles will add some intrigue to your look. 

Add a bracelet, bangle, or watch to this style of orange dress with a ring that can be either diamond or gemstone adorned; anything that glimmers will do.  Bulk up the accessories on the arm where you will be holding your clutch or handbag as this will artfully enhance your look and perfect your style for this version of the orange dress.

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