Colourful Dresses

The 17 Most Popular Coral Dresses!

What do you picture when you think of the colour coral? For us, it's both beaches and sunshine. So, we thought we'd compile an article on the most popular coral dresses on social media, and where you can get your hands on them in time for the brighter days ahead.So, here we’re going to through our favourites that you can find on social media right now, including ones for all seasons! View this post on Instagram A post shared by @crazyinloveparty View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mickaël HENRY (@larobedelasemaine) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Prom, Bridal & Evening Gowns (@cargoclothing) View this post on Instagram A post shared by T H E 8 T H S I G N (@8thsign) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Venora World®️ (@venoraworldfashion) View this post on Instagram A post shared by TFNC London (@tfnclondon) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Divas Boutique ♔ (@divas_boutique15) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sabita Malik (@sabitamalik) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nicole Dasher (@jusfanceeboutique) View this post on Instagram A post shared by CatoFashionsDanville (@catodanville) View this post on Instagram A post shared by CT Bloggers Collective (@ctbloggerbabes) View this post on Instagram A post shared by @markethousehoover View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bella Ella Boutique (@bellaellaboutique) View this post on Instagram A post shared by ANNA BEARDSWORTH (@anabeardsworth) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Florentina Vllasaliu (@florentinavllasaliu) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saved By The Dress (@savedbythedress) View this post on Instagram A post shared by PUSAT KAFTAN || ABAYA 🌐 (@arabian.styles_) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Charline's Closet (@charlinescloset)   What is the shade coral? Coral is a pink-orange shade that gets its name from marine invertebrates decorating the bottom of the sea'. With its pink and orange notes, it is a fresh, feminine colour that many designers use in both articles of clothing as well as beauty products like lipstick and nail polish.     View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝕃𝔸𝕊ℍ𝔼𝕊 𝔹𝕐 𝕋𝕆𝕂𝕂𝕀 👩🏻‍🎨 (@lashes_by_tokki) View this post on Instagram A post shared by PimpreNails (@pimprenails974)   What colours go with coral dresses? As a vibrant colour, coral is perfect with colours 'calmer' that itself like whites and nudes, however, you could use darker colours, like black or navy, to make a statement. Below we've combined a few favourites that showcase the use of combining coral with other colours from patterned to mixed - we found it and we love it! Colour Schemes Featuring Coral   Let the Coral Do The Talking Below we've chosen our favourite social media sharing that show how you can wear coral and let it be the voice of the outfit. As Coral is such a vibrant colour, it works for most occasions, especially when you add other pieces to build the overall appearance. By using the palettes above you can easily create looks like those taken from Instagram below - but combine them into your own personal style. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SARAH IN STYLE (@sarahemeyer) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nicola Said (@nicolasaidsoprano) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nicole W-M (@nicolewom) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Veronica Popoiacu (@bittersweetcolours) View this post on Instagram A post shared by March Fashion (@marchboutiquelondon) View this post on Instagram A post shared by KaRMA Positivo (@karmapositivo)   Making a Statement Our favourite statement images are below. Each shows coral being added as a dynamic coat combined with statement trousers and shoes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vir (@elvestirdevir) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bossa Nova Boutique (@bossanova.boutique) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Veronica Popoiacu (@bittersweetcolours) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Girls In Heels (@girlsinheels.pl) View this post on Instagram A post shared by L e n a K a n g NYC (@lenaxstyle) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Veronica Popoiacu (@bittersweetcolours)   Where to Wear Coral Coral, just like all colours, can be worn anywhere but there are ways in which you can wear them to show them off at their best. Here we briefly go through our favourite styles for certain occasions. Back to School or College Finding comfort, when attending classes all day, is paramount. But that doesn't mean your comfort can't look good! In the Office Next, we should all know that wearing coral in the office doesn't mean you have to stand back from the a-typical black trousers and shoes - you can incorporate them to look flawless. Out for Coffee Meanwhile, popping out for coffee for friends means comfort and chat, period. So pop those heels into the back of your wardrobe and opt for comfort in pumped up wedges, cool trainers or autumnal boots.   At a Wedding And last, but not least, when you think of weddings, the shades of pinks and oranges usually come to mind but it typically depends on what the scheme is overall. However, you cannot go wrong with a little coral number, especially if you’re part of the wedding party. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fine Art Wedding Photographer (@katylunsfordphotography) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Syreeta C | Fashion (@syreetacfashion) Into More Detail: When planning your outfit shades, when using coral, you should focus on one thing - the colour wheel. What is the colour wheel? The colour wheel is a visual representation of colours, with hues arranged according to wavelength. Colour wheels allow colour relationships to represent geometrically and show the relationship between primary colours, secondary colours and tertiary colours – Invision App So, how do you use the colour wheel for coral dresses? Using the colour theory wheel, you can use both complementary and analogous schemes to combine into the perfect outfit. Complimentary colours of coral include shades that are opposite to the chosen ones on the base colour of coral which would be red/pink/orange. The opposite shades on the wheel, the complementary colours, include those of very light blues to dark navy shades. The teal blue and coral combo are winning for us. This stunning navy and coral combo from bowsandsequins would make the perfect impression for both a dinner date and as a wedding guest. Analogous colour schemes include those that are side by side of the chosen shade, so, in this example, we could suggest that both yellow and purple could make an appearance. Below we share a few suggestions on how you could add these colours into your coral dress dream!   What colour shoes go best with coral dresses? With coral being a bold colour it's best to not go overly bold on the footwear, for example pairing your coral dress with the same coloured footwear can overkill the style you've created - and instead use calmer colours that go well with its colouring, like a statement black or white, cream or nude tones. Here are a few of our favourite shoe colours to go with your coral dress: View this post on Instagram A post shared by veronica peral (@veronikaren) View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🍍Savanna (@savlamar) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Charline's Closet (@charlinescloset) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Venora World®️ (@venoraworldfashion) View this post on Instagram A post shared by French Sole (@frenchsole) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Caroline - Stylist (@fabfatand40plus)   Do coral dresses suit all skin types? The perfect thing about Coral is that you can incorporate it into various outfit styles against all skin types. Can all skin types wear head-to-toe coral? Most likely not, but you can add small touches here and there, like with a coral dress and opposite coloured accessories and bag. When comparing different shades of coral against a number of skin types we decided to do a little research and found this graphic below available from Stratum Clinics. So we set out to find the coral dress for all of these 'skin types' and show exactly how every skin tone can wear the perfect coral shade. Type 1 - Extremely Light Skin Tone This skin tone suits lighter versions of coral, however, not too light as you don't want the dress to blend in with the skin and become washed out looking. Here is one of our favourites from elegantlydressedandstylish.com. With her light tone and bright red hair, this shade works perfectly against her porcelain skin. Type 2 - Fair Skinned Tone Amanda Seyfried showcases this beauty of a dress at the golden globes in 2021. By keeping the looking elegant she had minimal accessories except for the essential diamond jewellery, of course. Type 3 - Fair-Beige Skin Tone An old image but a goody! The beautiful Demi Lovato carried this coral dress flawlessly against her tanned skin, what's more, it combined perfectly with her dark hair and eyes too. Type 4 - Olive or Light Brown Skin Tone This skin tone radiates brighter colours, just like the photo below of the beautiful Salma Hayek. Here you can see the strength of the coral being darker than previous, with a little more added orange - STUNNING! Type 5 - Dark Brown Skin Tone Darker, brighter shades of coral are stunning on darker skin! Flawless! Yvonne Orji looks radiant and vibrant in this photoshoot she took part in recently and, additionally, she's combined the coral top with a darker shaded pair of trousers - We love it! Type 6 - Very Dark Skin Tone Meanwhile, Lupita Nyong'o lit up the red carpet at the Golden Globes in what actually might be our favourite coral dress to date! The cut is flattering to her body shape and, in addition, the shade of coral used works perfectly with her skin tone and highlights her smile. A few more of our favourites can be found below.   View this post on Instagram A post shared by Modest Classy & Chic Fashion (@thenaturalwaytoslay) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Venora World®️ (@venoraworldfashion)     The Ogle Pencil Coral dress of the season is available from our own store! This Michael Kors dress is all about making an understated statement.   View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saved By The Dress (@savedbythedress)   Using your skin tone for colour strength If you have ever reached into finding the perfect foundation for your skin tone then you'll know all about finding your 'undertone' and the colours that go with it ...and against it. Therefore, we're going to take you through how you can find the right shade of Coral for your skin tone.   Did you know that opacity of Coral changes, meaning that dark coral and light coral live happily in harmony? So, just like every other shade on the planet - just because one single colour does not suit you does not mean that a lighter or darker shade of it won't! We may view 'dark coral' as a shade of red and 'light coral' as orangey-peach-goodness but they are definitely more than that. Below we share the coral palette in all its orange-ness!     Although the below pin detailed the colour of blush for your skin tone, the same shade should apply when choosing the coral you decide to wear.   Do Coral dresses suit fair skin? Coral dresses can suit fair skin quite perfectly! Furthermore, the choice of coral shade varies depending on the skin tone that wears it. A fair skin tone should choose colours in the tagged pin, like soft pinks and peaches. This pink blush ribbed midi dress from Zara has round neck detail and thin straps. This cute light coral dress from Zara features short sleeves and a flared hem pictured of a fair-skinned model.   View this post on Instagram A post shared by Niki Dole (@itsmycolournikidole) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Raquel Mendes (@raquelsmx) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rebecca| Petite Blogger 💗 (@curlywurlysnaps) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Casa Rose Fashion Experience (@casa_rose_witney)   This ASOS number complements this models skin tone. This stunning Phase8@JohnLewis Coral dress has a flattering cut whilst showing in just the perfect shade of coral too. Is coral better than red? Coral being better than red could be a true statement if the shading of coral is what you're after, just like with various other colours you have to choose what look it is you're going for. If you want to have a statement bright lip, for example, a classic bold blend, then you may be best with a shocking red lipstick like this Mac Mini. If, however, you want a softer red, a pink, an everyday red - as it will - then a coral is just perfect. Wearing coral, compared to red, gives off more of a calm vibrancy. We love the Chanel Ultra Wear Liquid Wear in Darling Pink 57. Colour of the Year To illustrate, in 2019, Pantone revealed Living Coral to be its colour of the year - it said the shade was to "embrace us with warmth and nourishment to provide comfort and buoyancy". Instead of red which, whilst a stunning colour, can be hard and bold the shade of Coral is to "energise and enliven with a softer edge". The colour is more blending, soft and classic than a statement bold red. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝐀𝐎𝐈𝐅𝐄 𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐃𝐒 (@aoifedowdsmua) View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🌼WanVanilla🌼 (@wanvanilla) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alsona Arnold Gomes (@all.sona)   The Best Coral dress of IG Now! This little coral dress has been making its rounds on Instagram for quite a while now ..and it is one of our favourites! You'll soon see why! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Littlemistressmetrodebs (@littlemistressmetrodebs) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Robinsons Malaysia (@robinsons.my) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Katy Davidson (@mrs_katyjd) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lizzy Thurman (@lizzyabaker) On the whole, the beautiful Little Mistress dress has everybody talking. Not only does it have a super flattering cut, detailed waist and chest, as well as a stunningly jewelled neckline - but it is also available in over 10 shades. So whether you want to scoop up our recommendations and throw on the coral dress, or have a browse at the other delights they have available - we'd love to see the results.

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The 17 Most Popular Coral Dresses!

The Lemon Dress That's Popular Right Now!

At the time of year that we're all gathering ourselves in blankets, hot water bottles, cute slippers and cinnamon candles - there is nothing better than looking at what is to come! One of our favourite statement pieces making itself known on social media lately is the 'the lemon dress'. Even just the words make me feel that spring is near because let’s be honest - lemon doesn’t just stop at dresses, there are lemon tarts and drizzle cakes to think about too. The 17 most popular lemon dresses on social media now! So, here we're going to through our favourites that you can find on social media right now, from long-line dresses to short beach-worthy designs - let's get that lemony-spring-creativeness flowing! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tara Alexander (@tara_alexander_) View this post on Instagram A post shared by 👽 Minja (@misspsychocat) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Indigo & Provisions (@indigoandprovisions) View this post on Instagram A post shared by ryna (@rynathebrand) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Suzan Alsadi سوزان السعدي (@suzanalsadi) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kate @ Brook View (@brookview_home) View this post on Instagram A post shared by • Claudia Rincón | Showroom • (@claudiarincon_showroom) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amy | My Nonna Life (@mynonnalife) View this post on Instagram A post shared by CLAIRE BANKS | NEW IG (@claire.banx) View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝒦𝒶𝓈𝒾𝒶 (@_k.a.t.j.a_74) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Prasadi Bandularatne (@mrsbandhome) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ashley Erling (@aerling) View this post on Instagram A post shared by lei ann || style blogger (@leiannoffduty) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Beata K (@beata.sews) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sharon Louise Smith (@frocks_frosting_felines) View this post on Instagram A post shared by 💋Sonalika💋Singh💋(Official) (@goldengirl_sonalika) View this post on Instagram A post shared by WW PERSONAL POINTS RECIPES (@maximmortal)   What colours go with lemon dresses? The exciting thing about using a print is that you don't have to stick with one rule of colour. You don't want to make the mistake of adding too many shades to the palette but at the same time, you can usually get away with incorporating any random colour to the print, as long as there isn't overkill. So here we have a few of our favourite colours to add to your lemon print, whether it be a dress or a top! Embrace these exciting shades into your new look. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Madam Relove Handmade Clothing (@madamrelove) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kate @ Brook View (@brookview_home) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saint Australia (@saintaustraliaboutique)     This lemon print dress Zara was a huge hit when released and is definitely a new refurb on the typical little black dress. Into More Detail: When planning your outfit colours, when using a lemon print, you should focus on one thing: the colour wheel. What is the colour wheel? The colour wheel is a visual representation of colours, with hues arranged according to wavelength. Colour wheels allow colour relationships to represent geometrically and show the relationship between primary colours, secondary colours and tertiary colours - InvisionApp  So, how do you use the colour wheel for lemon yellow dresses? When choosing the right colours to go with your lemon yellow print you could use a ‘complementary colour scheme’ which refers to the opposite colour on the wheel (in this case, you can see how the opposite colour to yellow would be purple. By using this, or similar colour you can see how doing this would allow the yellow to really POP in brightness). Alternatively, you could opt for what is called an ‘analogous colour scheme‘ which is when choosing colours that are side by side, for example with the chosen yellow shade you could pair it with both orange and green. Below we've found some uses of both complementary colour schemes and analogous colour schemes on our favourite lemon prints!   View this post on Instagram A post shared by Veronica Popoiacu (@bittersweetcolours) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rosie Sandler (@thiscolourfulrosie) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hayley - Northstar Needlework (@northstar_needlework) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sewing with Emelie (@sewingwithemelie)   Suggested Read: Top Stylist and Colour Consultant, Jules Standish, Teaches Us How to Achieve That ‘WOW Effect’. What colour shoes go with a lemon dress? Simply by taking a shade from the dress palette and incorporating it into your other items: you cannot go wrong! With lemons themselves signifying prosperity and abundance, you can wear the shoes you choose with confidence! Here we have a few of our favourites! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cristina |𝕗𝕒𝕤𝕙𝕚𝕠𝕟 | 𝕥𝕣𝕒𝕧𝕖𝕝 (@dressesandcityscapes) Keeping your shoes neutral allows the dress to do the speaking. So whilst pairing your lemon dress with a warm neutral shade, like oatmeal or sand, it allows the yellow of the dress to stand out like this one pictured here - with the small heel offering longer legs but providing optimum comfort. [Pictured is a woman wearing a long lemon print dress with a neutral tone summer hat and sandals, whilst standing among garden furniture under a bright yellow wooden parasol.] View this post on Instagram A post shared by Katie Kay - fashion inspo (@instantgoddess)   Wearing a bright yellow tone that mirrors the same tone as your dress signifies style and sophistication! If you prefer to opt for a heel, but don't fancy balancing on stilettos then why not try a wedge heel? If you're not feeling quite Pedi-ready you could aim for a covered wedge like the one pictured. [Pictured is a woman wearing a below the knee lemon print dress, with thin straps over the shoulders. She is smiling whilst wearing large pink sunglasses and yellow/neutral wedges whilst holding a wicker-style bag full of lemons.]   View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vian Jones|outfit|aesthetics (@viviane.jws)   Daring it with a chunky statement. If you fancy making a statement you could opt for black shoes or boots, as a statement piece. [Pictured is a woman sitting with her legs crossed. She is facing to the left of the photo. She wears a short black skirt with bright lemon print and chunky black boots.]   View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yazmin 🧿 (@lamodedukes) These chunky Brown Boots are made for walkin'. You could make a similar chunky statement but stick to a similar yellow and orange palette with a light coloured boot. [Pictured is a woman wearing a bright lemon print dress with brown, cowboy style, suede boots]. Do lemon dresses suit all skin types? In short, yes! Whether you have light or dark skin, there is the perfect lemon print dress out there for you. Both mustard and darker yellows work best on light to fair skin tones, as they complement the shade of your skin without overpowering or washing you out. However, the opposite is said for medium to olive skin tones, where you are able to use a wide range of yellow tones, especially loud, bright, vibrant colours which will make your skin and eyes POP! Here are a few favourites of ours on all skin types! This stunning boohoo lemon dress looks perfect against this ladies skin tone, with the notes in the yellow lemons pairing perfectly with her olive tone. With the summer season in the near future, we can see this stunning off-shoulder lemon print dress being one of our favourite lemon dresses for weddings! This super cute milkmaid dress is available from Miss Selfridge via ASOS! This black dress with summer lemon print is available via Isawitfirst Feel cute is this little black tea dress number! With our favourite lemon print, of course! Cute bust detailed tiered mini dress with an adorable lemon print with puff sleeves. Suggested Read: Wedding Guest Dresses - The Top Trends Using your skin tone for the perfect shade Whilst your skin type can rule whether you would suit a shade or not, your skin tone can also play a vital role. You may find that ‘skin tone’ is heard most often when it comes to makeup but it’s easy to incorporate into finding your best colour overall. Firstly, you can find your skin tone within a colour chart like the one we have attached below. Cool Undertones look best in: Pale yellows, rose reds and rubies - you can also incorporated grey and navy - which in turn also work perfect with a lemon print. Warm Undertones look best in:  mustard yellows and warm reds - again which you can incorporate within a darker lemon print.  Neutral Undertones look best in:  Having neutral skin tones is the best of both worlds, as both recommendations for cool and warm tones will look perfect on you! Make sure to not combine all shades in your wardrobe at once, but instead take advantage of being able to mix and match shades that would otherwise wash out your opposite undertone-sisters! Do lemon dresses suit fair skin? With lemon print dresses looking AMAZING on olive and darker skin tones it's only fair to debate if the use of it would work on fair skin, especially if the background colour on the dress washes out the skin tone it's upon. But need not worry if you're of the fair skin persuasion: there is a lemon dress for you! One of our favourites is from known brand Shein. It's a stunning all-over lemon print that ties at the side as a wrap dress. The model they've chosen to use has fair skin, so should you be similar, you can see how it doesn't in fact wash her out and instead brightens her skin tone. Where some yellow shades can make you look washed out, tired and withdrawn - the use of darker yellow shades here, like mustard and sand, can actually work in your favour. Although a stunning dress, this type of pattern is not good for the fair skin tone of the model and instead a darker yellow tone would suit perfectly, like the ones attached to this piece. Whilst choosing colours, like a darker yellow, is more suitable for lighter skin tones it's always a good idea to check with the remaining pattern. If the colour of the dress blends into the colour of your skin, like shown, then it could in turn make you look washed out. However, choosing a colour that is different from your tone guarantees effortless, fresh, style. Suggested Read: True Colours of Meghan Markle Why choose lemon and not yellow? In some skin types, as mentioned above, a vast amount of one bright colour can lead your skin to look flat and drawn. For this reason, we recommend you get your yellow-dress-fix from a lemon print! All too much of one colour, any colour, can really make or break an outfit decision (let's avoid looking like we're wearing one of Walter's yellow hazmat suits please!)   View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jess Jannenga (@elegantlydressedandstylish) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Suzan Alsadi سوزان السعدي (@suzanalsadi)   What's more, choosing a lemon print over a standard yellow shade ensures that you can freely add more yellow palette shades to your look. These can include accessories like a statement yellow bag or a similarly coloured top/cardigan [pictured above]. There are a number of further reasons you should wear a lemon print instead of yellow colour, these include: wearing print helps make use of other items that don't have a 'home' in your wardrobe: do you own an accessory, vest top or jewellery that just 'doesn’t' go with the variety of colours in your wardrobe? Take advantage of a fulfilled, fun, print and add said item into the mix. Using print can add colour to an otherwise ‘boring’ outfit. Print are perfect for all occasions, so much so they can zest up an outfit so it fits from office to wedding. trying out print in your outfits aids in achieving the desired colour contrast! Choosing one cute lemon print to work with other yellows and greens in your outfit can work perfectly and doesn't lead to overkill. Lemon print is a happy, cheerful, flirty print that whilst is perfect for summer can also be incorporated into autumn and winter seasons. And finally, wearing prints on certain areas of the body, like a dress, can help elongate the frame. By adding a colour block, like a belt, to the print, it can further flatter the body shape. When life gives you lemons… wear ‘em! The Best Lemon Print Dress on IG Now! The lemon dress...of DREAMS. If you've got even the slightest presence online or own a television you'll know who Stacey Solomon is. One of the best things to come from a chaotic pandemic? A Stacey Solomon Collab with British brand @inthestyle.com. Her collab featured lots of summery fabrics but, most importantly, there were 3 lemon prints. One in a beautiful top and two.. in amazing lemon print dresses.   View this post on Instagram A post shared by WW PERSONAL POINTS RECIPES (@maximmortal) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Natasha Hales (@tashahales2017) Not only did the announcement lead to the majority of the first drop selling out but it also lead to the designs being sold out with ITS - including Very, ASOS and instore at ASDA! Announcing her range on her Instagram page Stacey shared a picture of her celebrating the collection in her favourite lemon wrap dress from the collaboration. What’s more, the collection is size inclusive – winner!   View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stacey Solomon (@staceysolomon)   You can still buy these adorable prints, and more, via @inthestyle at Stacey Solomon Lemon Print Square Neck Mini Dress, Stacey Solomon Lemon Print Longline Tunic Blouse, and last, but by no means least, the In The Style x Stacey Solomon tie detail midi dress in summer lemon print!  

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The Lemon Dress That's Popular Right Now!