Lips and eyes, which make-up to wear with a red dress?

TODo you wear red and would you like to show it off on all your outfits? To be truly flawless and seductive, pay attention to make-up. Eyeliner, lipstick and eyeshadow: some details can make the difference

It is passionate, sensual, refined, glamorous and chic at the same time: admit it, even in your wardrobe a red dress is never missing. But do you know how to combine it? Don’t just pay attention to outfits and accessories: if it’s true that a shoe can make the difference, it’s also true that the right makeup will enhance your red dress and make you be truly flawless. If you have little dexterity with eyeshadows, lipsticks and eyeliners, follow some tips to leave a mark (without effort).

How to match makeup to your red dress

Once the dress has been chosen (often with considerable hesitation) the time comes to think about the combinations. So here you are dusting off your favorite heel or boot from the shoe rack that you haven’t worn in years. Not to mention the jewels: just take a look in the drawers to rediscover jewels that you didn’t even remember you had. And then, for women who don’t want to go unnoticed, there’s another strong point: the bag. An accessory that is never banal, to be chosen with care so that nothing is left to chance and everything appears perfectly matching. For a special evening, not even a cuddle from the hairdresser can be missing to show off a wonderful hairstyle. And of course it’s never random either color of your nail polish. On the other hand, do you ever think about makeup? Depending on the outfit and the occasion, it’s important to keep an eye on make-up as well: it’s the icing on the cake to be truly impeccable. You can dare and highlight your look or you can opt for a nude effect

, softer, for a more classic and refined style. So, with the red dress what’s the perfect trick?

Needless to deny it: not all colors look good on all women without distinction. But the exception could not be missing: red, in fact, suits anyone and to enhance your look you can’t leave out the make-up. Depending on your tastes, opt for different make-up solutions. Choose the ones that best suit you and in line with your style. And if you don’t know where to start, here are some tips. The brown, in its various shades, is perfect for women who love to wear red. So try it coffee, chocolate or hazelnut eyeshadows.

The matchy matchy with lips

And who says that a red dress and lipstick of the same color is too obvious and redundant a combination? If they have suggested this to you, know that it is not true at all. Well yes, why the best ally of your favorite red dress is red lipstick. If you want to be a femme fatale, matchy matchy is the way to go. Rihanna it is the proof…

Not only that: on the occasion of the Met Gala 2022 also Gigi Hadid opted for a bold lipstick and in perfect harmony with the color of his clothes.

A softer style to match your makeup with your red dress

For a simpler but no less elegant style, you can limit yourself to the bronzeruse natural-toned eyeshadows and choose one rosy hue for your lips. Michelle Williams at the 2012 Oscars is the perfect example.

But she’s not the only one: Gigi Hadid is still giving advice on make-up and fashion, who also for the Met Gala 2015 she sported a curvy red gown paired with simple makeup. For the occasion, only the classic black eyeliner and a luminous finish on the lips.

They are right there celebrities to offer important help when it comes to makeup and red dresses, opting for a passionate look even on the most prestigious occasions. To confirm it, among others, is Jennifer Lopez. Will red be one of his favorite colors? In any case, the American star prefers to focus on a fine and light make-up, with a blush that illuminates her face, mascara that enhances her eyes, brown eyeshadow and a shiny finish on her mouth.

And then there’s the sweet but intense look that Taylor Swift exhibited at Billboard Awards 2012. The merit? L’pink eyeshadow surrounded by the timeless black eyeliner and combined with soft and bright pink chosen for the lips.

Red dress and cat eye

If you want to combine the sensuality of your red dress with a bewitching look, the effect “cat eye” that’s what you need. For an extreme, sexy and absolutely enchanting look, Bella Hadid it can be an inspiration. On the red carpet, a Cannes 2017, showed off the Dior design combined with a breathtaking feline make-up and a lipstick of the same color of the dress. If the dress is difficult to replicate, know that the feline look is easy to achieve and perfect for the special evening you are anxiously awaiting. Combining a red dress and a cat eye could prove to be a winning solution.

Wearing red is elegance, passion and refinement

It is the workhorse of the Valentino maison, but everyone likes red – so vital and sensual. Red is visceral, powerful And cheerful. AND sentimental And passionate. He knows how to be chic and elegant And small rouge details are enough for you to leave a mark. Just show it off to draw attention to yourself, but remember to wear it with ease and dynamism.

And if it is true, as Audrey Hepburn said, that “There is a shade of red for every woman”, then pay close attention to the combinations and the context in which you find yourself. For business occasions or more formal events, it is better to opt for a softer or opaque shade.