{"id":8019,"date":"2026-08-04T08:03:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T08:03:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/?p=8019"},"modified":"2026-08-04T08:03:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T08:03:27","slug":"best-jewel-tone-prom-dress-skin-tone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/best-jewel-tone-prom-dress-skin-tone\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Jewel Tone Prom Dress for Your Skin Tone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>&#8220;Which jewel tone actually suits me?&#8221; is one of the most common questions people ask once they&#8217;ve decided to go with a jewel tone prom dress. It makes sense \u2014 jewel tones are rich and saturated, which means the &#8220;wrong&#8221; shade can look slightly flat, while the right one can make your skin genuinely glow.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent-xxc1-1.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.99422-6\/762129129_886483177476566_7592990878037009973_n.png?stp=dst-jpg_tt6&amp;cstp=mx1080x1351&amp;ctp=s640x640&amp;_nc_cat=102&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=833d8c&amp;_nc_ohc=eLt04R6qKQUQ7kNvwFNShWQ&amp;_nc_oc=AdrV4nyQpil9h2_bfuutTM0ywXW83_zx-74IoIJzH4LaI2mdO4N5G1s5C9Qio_EOE5k&amp;_nc_zt=14&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-xxc1-1.xx&amp;_nc_gid=bowDUCQ44-Ug2mKPGvtIiw&amp;_nc_ss=7b2a8&amp;oh=00_AQFCBp3mxEw12bt6x2dH3Bdmlhflwk5Rq0NtMUdhlfKQPw&amp;oe=6A77670E\" alt=\"jewel toned prom dresses collection\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The good news is that jewel tones are one of the most forgiving colour categories out there, so almost everyone can wear one well. The real skill is narrowing down which jewel tone within that category will work hardest for you. This guide walks through exactly how to do that, using undertone, skin depth, and eye colour as your three main guides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-pale-pink-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-pale-pink-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/best-jewel-tone-prom-dress-skin-tone\/#How_to_Find_Best_Jewel_Tone_Prom_Dress_for_Skin_Tone\" >How to Find Best Jewel Tone Prom Dress for Skin Tone<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/best-jewel-tone-prom-dress-skin-tone\/#Step_One_Figure_Out_Your_Undertone\" >Step One: Figure Out Your Undertone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/best-jewel-tone-prom-dress-skin-tone\/#Cool_Undertone_Jewel_Tone_Dress\" >Cool Undertone Jewel Tone Dress<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/best-jewel-tone-prom-dress-skin-tone\/#Best_jewl_tone_shades_for_cool_undertone\" >Best jewl tone shades for cool undertone:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/best-jewel-tone-prom-dress-skin-tone\/#Jewel_Tone_Shades_to_approach_carefully_cool_undertone\" >Jewel Tone Shades to approach carefully cool undertone:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/best-jewel-tone-prom-dress-skin-tone\/#Warm_Undertones_Jewel_Tones_Dresses\" >Warm Undertones Jewel Tones Dresses<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/best-jewel-tone-prom-dress-skin-tone\/#Best_jewel_tone_shades_for_warm_undertone\" >Best jewel tone shades for warm undertone:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/best-jewel-tone-prom-dress-skin-tone\/#Jewel_Tone_Shades_to_approach_carefully_for_warm_undertone\" >Jewel Tone Shades to approach carefully for warm undertone:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/best-jewel-tone-prom-dress-skin-tone\/#Best_Jewel_Tone_Prom_Dress_Colors_for_Neutral_Undertone\" >Best Jewel Tone Prom Dress Colors for Neutral Undertone<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/best-jewel-tone-prom-dress-skin-tone\/#Best_jewel_tone_shades_for_neutral_undertone\" >Best jewel tone shades for neutral undertone:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/best-jewel-tone-prom-dress-skin-tone\/#Which_Jewel_Tone_Suits_Me_Matching_Jewel_Tones_to_Skin_Depth\" >Which Jewel Tone Suits Me: Matching Jewel Tones to Skin Depth<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/best-jewel-tone-prom-dress-skin-tone\/#The_takeaway_across_every_skin_depth\" >The takeaway across every skin depth:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/best-jewel-tone-prom-dress-skin-tone\/#Matching_Jewel_Tones_Prom_Dress_Color_by_Eye_Colour\" >Matching Jewel Tones Prom Dress Color by Eye Colour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/best-jewel-tone-prom-dress-skin-tone\/#Quick_Reference_Jewel_Tone_Dress_Skin_Tone\" >Quick Reference: Jewel Tone Dress Skin Tone<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/best-jewel-tone-prom-dress-skin-tone\/#Top_Pick_Jewel_Tone_Color_for_Your_Skin_Tone\" >Top Pick Jewel Tone Color for Your Skin Tone<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/best-jewel-tone-prom-dress-skin-tone\/#Best_Jewel_Tone_Prom_Dress_for_Skin_Tone_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Best Jewel Tone Prom Dress for Skin Tone Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/best-jewel-tone-prom-dress-skin-tone\/#Find_Your_Perfect_Match_Jewel_Tone_Prom_Dresses\" >Find Your Perfect Match Jewel Tone Prom Dresses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/blog\/best-jewel-tone-prom-dress-skin-tone\/#People_Also_Asked\" >People Also Asked:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Find_Best_Jewel_Tone_Prom_Dress_for_Skin_Tone\"><\/span>How to Find Best Jewel Tone Prom Dress for Skin Tone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_One_Figure_Out_Your_Undertone\"><\/span>Step One: Figure Out Your Undertone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before matching a specific jewel tone, you need to know your undertone. This matters far more than skin depth, and it&#8217;s the single biggest factor in why a colour that looks incredible on one person can look slightly off on another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quick undertone test:<\/strong> Look at the veins on your inner wrist in natural light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If they look <strong>blue or purple<\/strong>, you likely have a <strong>cool<\/strong> undertone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If they look <strong>green<\/strong>, you likely have a <strong>warm<\/strong> undertone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you genuinely can&#8217;t tell, or they look blue-green, you likely have a <strong>neutral<\/strong> undertone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Another quick check: if silver jewellery looks better against your skin than gold, you&#8217;re probably cool-toned. If gold looks better, you&#8217;re probably warm-toned. If both look equally good, you&#8217;re likely neutral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cool_Undertone_Jewel_Tone_Dress\"><\/span>Cool Undertone Jewel Tone Dress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a cool undertone (skin with pink, red, or blue undercurrents), the jewel tones that will work hardest for you are the ones that share that same coolness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_jewl_tone_shades_for_cool_undertone\"><\/span><strong>Best jewl tone shades for cool undertone:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sapphire blue<\/strong> \u2014 the single best jewel tone match for cool undertones. It enhances pink undercurrents rather than fighting them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Amethyst purple<\/strong> \u2014 a close second, with a similar cool-toned richness that flatters pink and blue undertones especially well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emerald green<\/strong> \u2014 while emerald flatters both undertones, cool-toned emerald (leaning slightly blue rather than yellow-green) is the version to look for.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jewel_Tone_Shades_to_approach_carefully_cool_undertone\"><\/span>Jewel Tone <strong>Shades to approach carefully cool undertone:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Very warm, orange-leaning reds and golds can sometimes clash with cool undertones, making the skin look slightly sallow by contrast. If you&#8217;re drawn to red, look for a blue-based ruby rather than a warm, orange-toned red.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/sapphire-blue-prom-dresses-long-with-spaghetti-straps-ksp669.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/image\/cache\/catalog\/KSP378\/sapphire-blue-prom-dresses-long-360x600.jpg\" alt=\"sapphire blue jewel toned prom dress for cool undertone girls\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">sapphire blue jewel toned prom dress for cool undertone girls<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/sapphire-blue-prom-dresses-long-with-spaghetti-straps-ksp669.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">order sapphire blue jewel toned prom dress<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warm_Undertones_Jewel_Tones_Dresses\"><\/span>Warm Undertones Jewel Tones Dresses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a warm undertone (skin with golden, peachy, or yellow undercurrents), you&#8217;ll generally get the most out of jewel tones that share that same warmth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_jewel_tone_shades_for_warm_undertone\"><\/span><strong>Best jewel tone shades for warm undertone:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ruby red<\/strong> \u2014 a true warm-toned red is one of the most flattering jewel tones for warm undertones, adding richness without competing with golden undercurrents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Garnet and topaz gold<\/strong> \u2014 both lean warm by nature and tend to make warm undertones look especially radiant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emerald green<\/strong> \u2014 warm-toned emerald (leaning slightly more yellow-green) is a strong match here too, which is part of why emerald tests so well across both undertone groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jewel_Tone_Shades_to_approach_carefully_for_warm_undertone\"><\/span>Jewel Tone <strong>Shades to approach carefully for warm undertone:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Very cool, icy blues and purples can occasionally wash out warm undertones. If sapphire or amethyst is the shade you love most, look for a slightly warmer, deeper version rather than an icy, pale one.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/emerald-green-sheer-corset-satin-prom-dress-with-pockets.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/image\/cache\/catalog\/KSP393\/emerald-green-sheer-corset-satin-prom-dress-with-pocket-ksp700-360x600.jpg\" alt=\"flattering emerald green a-line girls prom dress for warm undertone\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">flattering emerald green a-line girls prom dress<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/emerald-green-sheer-corset-satin-prom-dress-with-pockets.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shop A-line sequined emerald green prom dress 2027<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Jewel_Tone_Prom_Dress_Colors_for_Neutral_Undertone\"><\/span>Best Jewel Tone Prom Dress Colors for Neutral Undertone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your undertone is genuinely neutral, congratulations: you have the most flexibility of anyone in this guide. Because neutral undertones don&#8217;t fight against warm or cool colours, almost every jewel tone will work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_jewel_tone_shades_for_neutral_undertone\"><\/span><strong>Best jewel tone shades for neutral undertone:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Emerald, sapphire, ruby, amethyst, and plum all tend to look equally good. The deciding factor for neutral undertones usually comes down to personal preference, the formality of your prom, or which colour you&#8217;re simply drawn to.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/plum-purple-sheer-corset-mermaid-prom-dress-slit.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/image\/cache\/catalog\/KSP384\/plum-purple-sheer-corset-mermaid-prom-dress-with-slit-360x600.jpg\" alt=\"amethyst prom dress with corset bodice, side slit and ruched details\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">amethyst corset prom dress with slit and spaghetti straps<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/plum-purple-sheer-corset-mermaid-prom-dress-slit.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shop amethyst purple corset prom dress 2027<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-pale-pink-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-pale-pink-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Jewel_Tone_Suits_Me_Matching_Jewel_Tones_to_Skin_Depth\"><\/span>Which Jewel Tone Suits Me: Matching Jewel Tones to Skin Depth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Undertone is the main factor, but skin depth also plays a role in how saturated a jewel tone will read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-vivid-red-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Skin depth<\/th><th>What tends to work best<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Fair\/light<\/td><td>Jewel tones add colour and dimension that pastels can sometimes wash out; emerald, sapphire and ruby all read as especially vivid<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medium\/olive<\/td><td>Almost all jewel tones work well; olive undertones especially shine in emerald and deep teal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tan\/deep<\/td><td>High-saturation jewel tones create striking contrast; emerald, ruby, sapphire and amethyst all stand out beautifully<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deep\/rich<\/td><td>The richest, most saturated jewel tones (true emerald, true ruby, true sapphire) create the most dramatic, glowing contrast<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_takeaway_across_every_skin_depth\"><\/span>The takeaway across every skin depth: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The deeper and more saturated the jewel tone, the more universally flattering it tends to be. This is why &#8220;muddy&#8221; or dusty in-between shades are harder to match than a true, rich jewel tone.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/flatteringdeepvnecklongredpromdressesksp596-p-600.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/image\/cache\/catalog\/Product%20image\/KSP596-360x600.jpg\" alt=\"ruby red jewel tone prom dress for fair skin\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ruby red jewel tone prom dress for fair skin<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happyprom.co.uk\/flatteringdeepvnecklongredpromdressesksp596-p-600.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">order ruby red prom dress empire waist<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-pale-pink-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-pale-pink-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Matching_Jewel_Tones_Prom_Dress_Color_by_Eye_Colour\"><\/span>Matching Jewel Tones Prom Dress Color by Eye Colour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want an extra layer of polish beyond undertone matching, eye colour is worth factoring in too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Blue eyes<\/strong> tend to look especially striking next to sapphire or navy-leaning jewel tones, which intensify the blue by contrast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Green or hazel eyes<\/strong> pop dramatically next to emerald or deep 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