How to match a navy blue prom dress? Navy Blue prom dress is the perfect selection when you’re looking for something elegant and flattering.
Navy blue suits almost every skin tone, complexion, hair colour and any age group, very much like its counterpart black color, but a lot less harsh to wear than black. Navy blue is a classic and extremely versatile color making it so on trend all day, you can dress up and down to suit almost every occasion
Prom is the magic day school girls have fantasized about since the beginning of freshman year. It is all about the girls and making her look perfect from her hair, makeup, to perfect prom dress. Chances are navy blue prom dresses are a part of your final list. They are elegant, sophisticated and can camouflages those little bulges we all could do away with.
Whether you are wearing long or short navy blue dresses, with the right jewelry, shoes, accessories and makeup, it can be extremely flattering on any body shape. While almost all colors go with navy blue, some add a whole new level to it, we will start to talk about how to match navy blue prom dress with the second most important thing- best shoes to go with navy blue prom dresses (a beautiful navy blue prom dress of course is the most important).
Shoes to match navy dress to prom:
what shoes go with a navy blue dresses? Do you know shoes can make or break an outfit? A pair of wrong shoes will make the elegant prom dress fall flat at prom. Unsure of where to start to find right shoes for navy blue dresses for the prom? Consider your dress first:
Is it a plain bold one or is it feature intricate beading or lace? Pair plain one with a bolder shoe and simple footwear for busy one. If it is a full-length dress, then fancy shoes are less of a must have, even you can wear flats. Instead, to a slit navy-blue prom dress, an impressive heel is must have.
There are some safe bets. Metallic gold or silver. Just enough sparkle to brighten your look, without clashing with your dress; Beige goes with almost every color and style, will elongate your legs and you can wear them again; Black (same as LBD), black heels go with almost any dark colored dress, it’s a staple in our shoe closet, it goes just as well with navy blue dresses too.
Transparent Block Shoes is the best to match long, body-hugging, fit and flare navy blue dresses.
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For T-length navy dresses with an empire or an A-line cut, black ankle strap stilettos are fitting. You can wear fine jewelry, or do without it too.
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Rose gold, tinted gold, sequin or glitter – all of these colors go with navy blue perfectly. Taking the bold and plain navy blue, and marrying it with shades of gold – just perfection.
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Candy or peach pink boots with your navy-blue dress when you want to be coy, feminine, and subtle.
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Consider White Pumps for navy blue lace prom dresses; Generally speaking, it is not the first choice for most of us. Don’t afraid to break this stereotype, it is your discerning choice to at the top of fashion game.
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Besides style, comfortable is important too. Make sure that the shoes you choose have a heel height you’re comfortable with. For those who are not comfortable in high heels, platforms and wedges which are easier to walk in are replacement. Also practice before prom and get used to the height before trying to walk in a floor length gown.
Sneakers/boots. Who says you have to wear heels to prom? Add a dose of country chic with cowboy boots, or a rocker edge with combat boots underneath a feminine ball gown. Not only will they be more comfortable, you’ll be sure to stand out. Perfect for girls allergic to stilettos.
Corsage to match navy dress to prom:
What color corsage to wear? Corsage and boutonniere should match your navy dress, there should also be some contrast. As talked, any color looks great with navy, so try to use your favorite flowers and then add navy in the bow or other accents.
Yellow or pink flowers really pop against the dark background of a navy blue dress for prom party. Use peonies or roses ranging from a delicate coral to a blazing hot pink to create a number of different looks.
White also adds contrast while maintaining a simple elegance. Choose a navy blue, satin ribbon to wrap around the stems and finish the corsage with a bow. White tulips, hydrangeas, dahlias and chrysanthemums can also match a navy dress, depending on the look you are attempting to achieve. You might also try a selection of narcissus and ranunculus tied together with a simple navy ribbon.
Bright yellow color is an excellent choice too. Daffodils, Roses, Peonies, Iris, tulips and lilies all come in varying shade of yellow which will match navy blue prom dresses.
You might also choose an arrangement of flowers in variety of colors for added personalization. White and pink roses interspersed among coral bells, Queen Anne’s lace, artemisia and blue delphiniums are one option. Mix bright red and yellow peonies to really make a statement.
If you need help, just bring an image of your prom dress to the florist when you go to make an order. And don’t wait to the last minute to order your matching prom corsage or boutonniere, remember to pick up the flower the day of prom and keep it refrigerated until it is time to give to your date, the flower will fresh and beautiful.
Make up to match a navy blue dress to the prom
When it comes to selecting a makeup look to style your navy prom dress, the possibilities are endless! Go bold with a Smokey eye or keep it edgy and fresh with a contrasting red lip. Whether you feel elegantly understated or boldly whimsical, navy is your go to colour as it can be styled in a number of wonderful ways.
The base, or the makeup on your bare face, depends on the type of look you are going for. Start with a good scrub and moisturizer to maintain a fresh, dewy look throughout the day.
With cooler shades of blue, you can pair up warm colors like deep red or orange, and thereby create a warm look. For a warm look, start with a standard concealer stick and cover all your blemishes, zits, and dark circles.
You can color co-ordinate cheeks and lip color to take the color play to another level, although it should not be the focus of your whole prom look. Pink toned, plum colored would make a warmer look. You can also try bronzer with blue prom dress too, it adds a pearly glow while highlighting your facial structure.
Metallic, smoky eyes with wing tips or cat eyes are some examples of classic eyes makeup for blue dress that works up a magic. To a navy blue prom party dress, the metallic component in your eyes could be gold or champagne.
If you are going to make your eye a focal point, try to play down your cheeks and base to avoid the costume look. Or if you intend to play up your lip and make that your focal point, avoid dramatic eye make up. Use a light brown or peach colored eyeshadow over your eyes and finish by tight lining your lashes with kohl.
Lips, if you have created a dramatic eye look, a nude lip color is perfect. Cover your lips with a peach, pink or any other nude shaded lipstick. If you intend to make your lips the focal point of your look, go for a red lip color. Warm pink or coral is also good for pairing with blue color prom dresses.
Top 7 beauty looks to match with your blue prom dress for your upcoming prom party. You will feel like a superstar in no time.
GALA BALL DRAMA:
Use a brown, grey or neutral eyeliner since you want to contrast your eyes subtly with the prom dress. Apply eye shadow in a neutral, light pink or beige shade. You want to highlight your eyes without drawing attention to them. The navy blue dress is the most important part of your outfit and you want it to be front and center.
To pull off this look effortlessly opt for a cream based eyeliner as this will help you achieve a slightly more defined look. Cream liners also allow for better blending between colours, thus creating a perfectly smooth gradient finish.
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LACE AND LIP:
What better way to express yourself in a navy dress than with a bold fire red lip. A bold lip will add the perfect amount of edge to a beautifully laced navy midi dress, resulting in the ultimate balance between sexy and sweet. The contrast between the geometric laser cut patterns in the lace fabric and the strikingly bold lip will leave you breathless.
THE GIRLY EDGE
The quintessential look for a girly girl, capture a super fresh ethereal style with a soft pink lip and rose gold eyes. This look is bound to sit beautifully against the shimming rich navy tones of your garment. It also works particularly well with fair skin types by adding soft definition which will compliment your features. To complete your look flawlessly, add soft waves to your luscious locks.
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OLD SCHOOL GLAMOUR
The most iconic of all looks, old school Hollywood inspired styling will have you channeling your inner Elizabeth Taylor or Marilyn Monroe. The simple yet powerful makeup look offers you effortless glamour that will surely complement your gorgeous floor length navy gown. To create this look, opt for a soft Smokey eye, glossed peach lip and finish off with a touch of blush for your cheeks.
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THE NATURAL BEAUTY
This look is based around the philosophy of showcasing your natural features in the most subtle of ways. Although natural styling can seem harmoniously easy on the eye, it can be a lot more complex to pull off flawlessly. Top tip to remember is to use a neutral palette suitable for your skin tone. This means understanding your skin tone (e.g warm or cool skin tone) and using the right tones for you.
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BOLD METALLIC EYES
This super edgy style is a great way to complement a bold outfit or add drama to a more conservative garment choice. Perfectly versatile in nature, navy metallic defined eyes are a fantastic way to make your mark at your prom party. To complement your edgy look, add a nude coloured lip and keep your skin tone fresh and hydrated with a lightweight foundation.
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THE MERLOT LIP
The deep red tone works particularly well with blue or navy toned outfits. For added elegance, choose a smokey metallic gold eyeshadow and lightly contour the features of your face with an illuminated bronzing powder for a naturally hydrated sunkissed look. Add a dash of class to your look and feel opulently regal with a rich wine toned lip.
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Jewelry Earring to match navy blue prom dresses:
Although jewelry is typically the smallest portion of your whole prom outfits, especially earring, it can be the most confusing. It’s not always easy to know when to wear silver, gold, gemstone or pearls. It’s better to let the style set the tone rather than the color.
A short navy blue prom dress is a striking alternative the short black prom dresses especially if you have blue eyes or a cool skin tone. A delicate pair of diamonds in any style that sits close the lobe-studs, rose cut drops, pave ball studs are gorgeous touch to a navy blue dress. Also, a navy blue prom dress accessorized with pearls (earrings, necklace, bracelets or delicate headpieces) can add a funky look, a mounts to regal style that exudes a quiet confidence.
Either yellow pieces or accessories that a combination of yellow and navy blue are both great options to go with a navy blue gown.
Gold or silver neck chain or tennis bracelet with small pendant drop earring would work well too.
How to match your navy dress to your bestie or friend group
BTW, if you are going to prom party with your besties or friend group instead of taking a date, you might want to coordinate two or more prom dresses., which can work out beautifully and makes it clear that you’re going as a group. Here are a few ways to match your friends’ prom dresses with your own navy-blue prom gown:
Pick different colors tones of blue color. For example, royal blue, sky blue or dark blue.
Choose a similar navy-blue dress style with different necklines, different length.
Suits/ Tus to match navy blue prom dresses:
First, make sure to tell your date if there is any them chosen so he can keep this in mind and use it to get creative with his look.
It’s true that certain suit colors match better to certain dress colors. A black suit goes with pretty much every color. If in doubt, ask him to wear a simple black suit/ tux. BTW, same navy blue color tux does well too in matching navy color prom dress.
Many prom couples use the tie as a way to match both outfits together. A tie doesn’t have to match, but it is subtle and really looks pretty if it does. Picking a tie color that is close in tone to the dress. And also you can pick a metallic tie that suits the embellishment of your blue gown.
Have a wonderful time during this special day! And keep it recorded with funny photos and videos.
