Clothing Colors That Make Green Eyes Pop
If you have a set of gorgeous green eyes, we envy you! But, contrary to plain brown or blue eyes, choosing clothing colors that make green eyes pop can be harder than it seems.
Sometimes having a vibrant eye color can lead to a lot of clothing mishaps. Do you have green eyes and struggle to find the perfect outfit to match, or even to make them pop? If so, please pay attention!
Within this article, we will list some tips and tricks on how to accentuate your green eye color and how to draw attention to those green irises.
Please note, although we are giving insight on what we think (and know) would look amazing, your personal preference, skin tone, and undertones will affect your overall decision.
Which colors go best with green eyes?
Wearing purple, forest green, or deep red will make your green eyes pop for sure. In general, a strong color contrast will always do the trick with green eyes. It is suggested to go for black and/or white clothing to really make the emerald color of your iris draw attention.
Continue scrolling for all our suggestions on ways to emphasize one of your best assets, which we list below!
When in Doubt, Match it Out
Sometimes it’s hard to step out of our comfort zone. Are you someone who tries to stick to neutral colors? Does the idea of a deep red or purple freak you out? We understand that! Sometimes it is easier to stick with what we feel comfortable in, instead of trying something out-of-the-box.
If you don’t feel confident jumping right into new ideas and colors, we suggest sticking to what matches. One way to bring out your gorgeous green eyes? Keep it simple. Choose another green!
Dark green clothes can make your slightly lighter eye color pop in ways you can’t imagine.
We suggest sticking to deeper greens to do this. Possibly an emerald or forest, as these hues will not only enhance your eyes and help them stand out but will also not stray from your regular style.
Neon green and pastel are not only far from comfort, but could also weaken your eyes’ presence, depending upon your skin tone and undertone. So, be careful with bright greens.
Our biggest advice is to stick with deeper shades! Need further “realistic proof”? Check out this academic article: The Eyes Have It, or Do They? The Effects of Model Eye Color and Eye Gaze on Consumer Ad Response. Within it, they express how “some attorneys advise clients to match clothing color to eye color to better draw attention to the eyes and evoke trust”. By doing this, wearing an outfit that matches their eye color, will accentuate them even more, drawing all attention to their eyes.
Take it from a celebrity like Amanda Seyfried! She has a set of gorgeous green eyes and wears bold green dresses to play them up while exaggerating and emphasizing their color. This trick works well for men too, it’s not just a secret only women can use.
Rocking a pair of green eyes? Next time play up your suit with a forest or emerald green tie. We guarantee you’ll be bombarded with compliments. No one will be able to keep their eyes off of you! Don’t forget to add our Kiwi Kicks Socks to your outfit as well!
Color Theory for Green Eyes
If you’re unsure of what might match with green, we always suggest heading back to color theory. Take a look at the color wheel!
Green, a secondary color, has many potential matches on the wheel. Look at the complementary, monochromatic, analogous, split complementary, and triadic matches. Within this range, you will find various options that can emphasize your green eyes.
Check out our 10 Golden Rules for Color in Fashion to learn all you need to know about pairing colors using a color wheel.
These colors include shades and tints of red, blue, and yellow. A secondary color will always feel complimented by the two colors that created it, therefore variations of yellow and blue will definitely work incredibly well with green eyes.
All colors from blue to yellow will work well with green eyes.
However, let’s focus on two color families we tend to shy away from! Yes, we are talking about red and another secondary color, purple.
Complement With Red
Obviously, it’s detectable by any color wheel observer that green matches with the primary color red, as it sits directly across from it. Therefore, anything within the red range can significantly complement your green eyes.
Remember the photo of Amanda Seyfried? She wore red lipstick that complimented her green eyes fantastically. Men can do the same with a red tie, for example.
In our opinion? Red can do a substantial job at making the green in your eyes appear more vibrant. The two powerful colors can play each other up perfectly. Both colors, therefore, appear more intense.
Red, especially a deeper or darker red, contrasts green eyes in ways no other color can.
The “Color Book” explains how “complementary colors enhance or emphasize the qualities of their opposites”. For example, look at a rose. The stems on the rose are just as emphasized as the rose petals themselves, this is because the red makes the green more intense, while the green does the same to the red.
Remember, there are more shades of red than your typical “fire-engine” or “candy apple” red. Don’t let your fear of red itself stop you from wearing it.
We suggest sticking with the darker shades! Anything darker, like burgundy or wine, can deepen and make your eyes appear richer, without the color red itself appearing too vibrant. Check out our Funky Tiger Socks to add a fun amount of red to your outfit!
Make Green Eyes Pop With Purple
We know, this one seems out of typical comfort zones, but hear us out! Our personal favorite is pairing your green eyes with shades of purple.
It’s important to remember that purple is a secondary color created by a mix of red and blue, and both colors can play up green eyes. Purple itself is a very flattering color. Have you ever noticed how well green pairs with purple? Well, it’s true, and we have evidence!
Realistically, a deep shade of any color can accentuate your eye color, creating an exaggerated effect. It can make it more pronounced!
Where we do normally suggest darker colors… in this case, any shade of purple has so much potential! Light purple tints can make your green eyes appear otherworldly. Give lavender a try! What do you know? Purple might become your new favorite color!
Lavender goes well with green eyes, doesn’t it? For ladies, this color is easy to pull off - but for you guys out there: lavender dress shirts are a pro tip. Lavender ties and pocket squares are a safe bet as well.
A little secret: We swear purple works magic on green eyes. Don’t you dare leave this color to the ladies alone! It’s true, women have been keeping this weapon a secret for years as a way to play up their gorgeous greens. If you look at any celebrity, model, Instagrammer, or makeup guru who sports a pair of green eyes, they swear by emphasizing them with purple makeup. Why? Simply because it works insanely well.
Use Neutral Colors With Stark Contrast
We don’t recommend black and white for every skin tone and undertone… to accentuate green eyes, however, we can make an exception.
Have you ever noticed how pronounced green looks against all white? It is almost captivating. It has a similar effect to black!
This color pallet is mesmerizing. Do you see how the color green pops out? And, it’s not even a bright green!
Think of a stereotypical image of a black cat. Their entire being is black, but their eyes are yellow-green, making their eyes the most focused aspect of them. Their black fur creates a setting where the yellow-green has no choice but to stand out; and stand out it does! The same can go for your green eyes! Creating a space where they can become the focus is extremely important in making them pop. Play them up, don’t tone them down! Test it out with some black and white outfit choices and use a principle that experts call “Contrasting”.
By toning down most of your clothing and only accenting very small parts of an outfit, you make the accents (in this case: your green eyes) “pop”. We explain everything in and around this topic in our article on Accent Colors in Fashion, so we suggest you check it out if you’re interested.
In The End, It’s up to You
Well, there you have it, ladies and gentlemen! A quick guide to making your green eyes more pronounced.
Please remember, not every color above will work with your skin tone and undertone. Some individuals might also not enjoy wearing the colors listed above. Again, that’s ok! At the end of the day, it’s all about personal preference.
Nothing we listed above is set in stone. However, if you’ve felt a little lost lately, the above information can definitely lead you in the right direction! Enjoy!
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