I saw the color of this tunic dress first. It is a beautiful shade of sunset orange. This is a twin to the black and white tunic I wore earlier this week.
Originally I was thinking I would pair this dress with turquoise accessories as well but I did not think that was elegant enough for a wedding so I went with pearls which are also high contrast color with the orange. I finished off the look with silver metallic heels and bracelets. What color(s) would you pair with this shade of orange?
cheryle (Dianthus) replied 9 years ago
I love how you used the pearls and metallic shoes with the vivid dress to dress it up. Beautiful outfit for a wedding DV.
I would probably use navy with the bright orange. I usually put a bright with a neutral.
greycat6 replied 9 years ago
You look lovely as always!!! Good call on pearls vs. turquoise for a wedding. Very elegant but still festive and fun.
I tend to veer towards cool colors so I would probably pair orange with a pink that matches its intensity. Or perhaps a blue if I wanted to tone it down a bit.
Missey replied 9 years ago
Well you are just all kinds of gorgeous in that dress! That tomato red just makes your skin pop and shine. I love the simple, casual, elegance of this dress. You look amazing!
shedev replied 9 years ago
You look radiant, Day Vies.
Runcarla replied 9 years ago
Purple? Beautiful orange colour on you, and nice length--reveals your great legs without being too short.
Day Vies replied 9 years ago
Dianthus - I love this shade of orange with tan or beige. I love the navy suggestion, but then I've never said no to blue.
Greycat6 - I love the pink suggestion. I was actually considering a very pale pink -- almost neutral. But a fuchsia shade of pink with this orange would work as well -- it would be very mod.
Runcarla - Purple is a fabulous choice. Depending on the intensity of the shade, purple could take this outfit in many different directions. I'll have to play around with purple accessories.
Elly replied 9 years ago
Medium grey and reds are always good options with orange-- as is brown, which is probably why you look so stunning!
One of my favorite colors.
Suz replied 9 years ago
I love your choice of silver here -- very festive and pretty. And what a great dress for the unexpected warm weather. You look lovely. I like the way the lines of the necklace echo the straps of your sandals.
jackiec replied 9 years ago
Wow!!! When you said pearls, I thought it was going to be conservative - but I LOVE how you've tied those at your neck! So fun!!! I love your idea of pairing it with turquoise. I think that pairing would look outstanding. Hot pink would be fun too.
Nebraskim replied 9 years ago
FAB. I would echo turquoise (and add a third color of chocolate). Also think about cobalt blue. And the bright pink would be great, too.
Echo replied 9 years ago
Wow, this outfit is beautiful, classy and all kinds of fab. I never would have thought to wear a rope of pearls that way, and it really works and looks great. The colour is amazing on you.
I rather like this without another color competing, though I would agree that navy might work. But I'd almost be tempted to keep things more neutral with the bright dress and stick with white/cream.
Diana replied 9 years ago
goooorgeous.
Greyscale replied 9 years ago
What an AMAZING color! On you especially.I'm a minimalist about color (mostly through lack of practice) so I think it looks best with the simple white and silver. But I like the idea of a blue somewhere between cobalt and navy, too.
mirrorlight replied 9 years ago
This looks beautiful, love how you styled the dress with the pearls + shoes! I love the idea of turquoise with this color, too.
Kristin L replied 9 years ago
Great idea pairing pearls and silver shoes with your orange dress. That color looks fab on you! I like the purple and navy suggestions as well.
catgirl replied 9 years ago
This color is insanely amazing on you, and I love how the styling of the pearls add a twist (ha!).
Karie replied 9 years ago
Gorgeous - and I love how you've styled the pearls. Navy, purple, pink, turquoise, and beige all would be good colors with this.
Caro in Oz replied 9 years ago
If you want "pop" hot pink &/or red are amazing with orange.
Aubergine replied 9 years ago
Great dress!
I like the idea of turquoise with orange, but think the elegance of the pearls and the silver shoes really works for something like a wedding.
Day Vies replied 9 years ago
This was a very easy dress to wear. I have loved this shade of orange since high school. I have/had lipstick and nail polish in this color. I remember being sad when I could no longer wear an orange silk camp shirt I had in the same color (it fell apart from so much love).
Elly - I love your medium gray suggestion. I really fell for brights/neons + neutrals. I am already working through gray articles of clothing in my mind.
Suz- The weather was absolutely perfect. The reception was outdoors (under the stars)on the lawn of a 19th century mansion. There was no wind, there was a perfect level of humidity and the temperature could not have been better. I've never been to an arts & crafts/ art nouveau themed wedding -- it was perfect for fall.
jackiec - I cannot take credit for coming up with a "new" way to wear a rope of pearls. I got this idea from Pinterest.
Caro - thanks for the inspiration. I love the color palette, I am mentally reviewing my closet to see if I can copy or reinterpret that outfit.
SarahTheWhite replied 9 years ago
Good heavens, you look amazing in this! I think that you styled it to perfection! For more casual events, I love your idea of turquoise. I also thought that the suggestions of navy and cream (not together) were good ones.
Jaime replied 9 years ago
Gorgeous! The pearls make it for me!
Beth Ann replied 9 years ago
Sounds like a wedding I went to at the Cuneo Gardens.
You look positively stunning -- mod and regal all at once. Love the way you're wearing the pearls and the fit of the tunic is drapey but not overwhelming.
MsLuna replied 9 years ago
This dress is gorgeous on you, Day Vies! I think this is my first time seeing you in a tunic dress as you often poly for more fitted cuts. You wear this dress so well! Highlights your nice legs!
thimblelina replied 9 years ago
Really gorgeous! I love that color. You could probably just work your way through the gems: turquoise, eneralds, jade, etc against that color as a backdrop.
bj1111 replied 9 years ago
LOVE the pearl as scarf
Sara L. replied 9 years ago
Wow - you look fabulous! I love the pearl necklace with the orange dress.
TraceyLiz65 replied 9 years ago
Stunning! I love the pearls , especially for a wedding...
Transcona Shannon replied 9 years ago
WHOA...seriously stunning! I love the simplicity of that bright red frock - letting the gorgeous shape and color speak for itself. And your choice of necklace (love how you're wearing it) and footwear is just spot on.
Firecracker (Sharan) replied 9 years ago
This outfit is stunning on you, and the pearls and silver sandals are perfect for wearing to a wedding. I was also admiring the way you tied the pearls--such a creative touch and very flattering on you. Your hair is gorgeous, too.
I like a lot of the ideas you've received for pairings with orange. I do like turquoise, although I confess it always makes me thinks of Howard Johnsons motels (ubiquitous on the highways during family trips as I was growing up)! That wouldn't keep me from wearing the combo, though.
deb replied 9 years ago
Wow, you look spectacular!!!!
Joy replied 9 years ago
Elegant and gorgeous! I love the way you styled the dress for a wedding. It looks like it can also be worn more casually too.
CocoLion replied 9 years ago
Beautiful in every way!
Ornella replied 9 years ago
What happened to my comment? It must have stayed in my head only because I am sure I was oh- and ah-ing over this look days ago.
The colour looks stunning on you. And I love your hair (I always love your hair :-) ) But, how clever are you to wear the pearls in such way??
Angie replied 9 years ago
Sensational. xo
I am fascinated with the process of getting dressed every day -- to me this is more challenging than getting dressed for a big event because what I wear is dictated by my activities, work environment, and the weather. Living in a climate that guarantees four seasons (or at least two extremes) provides both challenges and inspiration.
