Red is a bold, attention-grabbing color that exudes confidence. Red is such a statement that it can be worn on its own, but who doesn’t love to frost themselves with gorgeous jewelry?
Because red is so loud, it can sometimes be difficult to choose accessories to go with it. Luckily, there are many different colors that look amazing with red. Let’s take a look!
Metallics
Gold and red make for a gorgeous pairing. Gold necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and even shoes will look very classy with a red dress. This makes gold a natural pairing with red prom dresses, according to this color guide from Sherri Hill, elevating your look and adding a touch of extra glam.
Similarly, silver jewelry works with red as well. If the undertone of your skin is cool rather than warm, silver may be a better pairing for you.
Other metallic colors can also pair beautifully with red. Bronze, champagne, and rose gold are all great choices. Which metal you wear should be determined by the shade of red you’ve chosen for your dress.
For example, deep, berry-toned reds look amazing with champagne. Bright, true reds are complemented by gold. Cool-toned reds will pair well with silver.
Pearls
Pearls look incredible with red. They create a very timeless, sophisticated, mature look. Pearl jewelry is easy to find, but pearl shoes? Not so much. Because it’s not as easy to find shoes with literal pearls on them, it’d be better to go with white shoes, silver shoes, or shoes with a sheen to them such as white satin shoes.
Black
Black goes with everything, and red is no exception. Using black accessories with a red dress provides a classy look. Depending on how deep the red is, black and red together can have a vampy or gothic vibe.
A great thing about choosing black for your accessories is that it’s very easy to find. You won’t struggle to find black shoes, purses, or belts. You’ll also be able to use these pieces in many different outfits as black is a versatile color.
Diamonds
Whether you opt for real diamonds or cubic zirconia, these sparkly stones can make your red dress look elegant and expensive. You can match diamond accessories with silver sparkly shoes. If your diamonds are set in gold, then you should match them with gold instead. Mixing and matching metals such as gold and silver doesn’t always look nice.
Blue
Pairing complementary colors together will make both colors pop even more. It also creates a more colorful look overall. Green is the exact complement to red, but pairing green and red together will give Christmas vibes, which may not be what you’re going for.
Luckily, blue is the split-complementary color to red, and it has a similar effect to green. Just make sure to match the hue of blue to the red you’ve chosen: if the red is dark, the blue should be dark, too.
Red
Choosing red accessories that match your dress exactly is a foolproof way to ensure your ensemble looks well put together. If you want to add dimension, you can use different shades of red.
However, be sure that all of the reds you use have the same undertone as they will look more consistent and intentional that way.
Keep It Simple
Red is a bold color that makes a statement all on its own. It’s the star of the show, so much so that you could go completely without accessories and still look well put together as long as you’ve done your hair and makeup.
Because red is such a statement on its own, you should keep your accessories simple. Regardless of what color accessories you decide to go with, be careful that you don’t over-accessorize.
Furthermore, your accessories shouldn’t be competing for attention. It’s okay to wear a statement necklace if the dress has a deep neckline, but your earrings should be simple in comparison.
Though fashion trends are variable, red dresses will never go out of style. Trends come and go, but gold, silver, black, and pearl accessories are timeless.