How to wear a dress: short, midi and long, all styles and colors. The complete guide (280 photos)

And so, let's figure out which dresses are the most popular and what they can be worn with in order to always stay in trend.

To begin with, let's determine the length, this picture will help you here:

Short dresses and what they wear

When choosing a short dress, you should remember that, first of all, it should be suitable for the situation. If you need to create a strict business image, then it is better to pay attention to midi dresses. However, if the choice has already been made, then you should know what things are best to combine this dress with.

A win-win option when choosing shoes for a short dress is a heel. Regardless of the style of the dress, the heel will decorate your look.

A short dress goes well with a jacket, and if we are talking about a light summer dress, then combining it with a leather jacket you will get a stylish bow. Complete the dress with accessories, it can be large jewelry and an elegant clutch.

Midi dresses and what they wear

Midi length is the most optimal length for a dress. Midi dresses can be worn both for a robot and for a walk or a party. It is this length that business women prefer to use in their images. Speaking of what it is worth wearing midi dresses, it is difficult to give a definite answer, because there are a lot of styles of dresses in this length. For example, a tight-fitting dress will be ideally combined with a shawl and elegant high-heeled shoes, and rough shoes and a leather jacket will perfectly suit an oversized dress.

Dresses on the floor and what they wear

If you want to create a gentle and romantic look, then a floor dress is the perfect choice for you. Although modern fashion allows you to create with long dresses also images in the style of grunge, boho, ethnic and others.When choosing a dress on the floor, you should pay special attention to the selection of shoes, it should be comfortable and at the same time correspond to the general style, not to fill the ankles, because they focus on and be safe (in a long dress you can easily catch on a crouch). For an evening look, it is better to choose high-heeled shoes or sandals, but for a summer walk, sandals in the boho style are suitable, if you want to create a bow in grunge style, stop your choice on rude boots.

As for outerwear, then everything again rests on style. To create a romantic bow, throw a scarf on your shoulders, for a daily look a jacket or jacket is suitable, and for an evening look use a short fur coat.

Tunic dress with what to wear?

The advantage of the tunic is that it can be worn as an independent element of the wardrobe, i.e. like a dress, but can be worn with jeans, pants or leggings. Despite the fact that no matter what style of tunic dress you choose for yourself, both options will be correct. Probably because tunics have gained such popularity among women and almost everyone has a closet. Due to their versatility, they are convenient and suitable for special occasions as well as for daily bow. Tunic dresses can be of very different lengths, starting from the middle of the thigh and ending with a floor length.

There are many styles of tunics, for example in winter, knitted tunics will be especially popular, which are perfectly combined with leather knee-high boots. But the summer version of a thin light tunic should be worn with shoes or sandals, and you can add it with a light scarf.

If you are going to the beach, a light linen tunic dress and a wide-brimmed hat will make a wonderful duet.

 

If you wear a tunic with shorts and intend to draw attention to your legs, then shorts should peek out from under the tunic for a maximum of 4 cm.

What to wear a black dress with?

A black dress is a classic that will never go out of style. Every season, fashion dictates another color scheme to us, what is fashionable today, yesterday was unacceptable, and tomorrow will become history, but the black dress is out of time and fashion since 1926, when Coco Chanel first presented it. Why wear a black dress, so as not to hit the dirt in the face? Coco herself claimed that wearing a black dress must be with pearls. This trend has persisted now, black dress and white pearls are a win-win option. However, times have changed and fashion does not stand still, there are many different styles of black dress and the choice with which to wear it is directly related to the style in which you intend to appear.

Fashion to wear dresses with soldier's boots did not go around black dresses either. Throw a parka over the dress and your bow can be considered complete.

By and large, a black dress is so versatile that you can wear any shoes under it, the main thing is that it matches the season and occasion.

To avoid the image of total black, you can dilute it with a bag or shoes that are not in tone. Even a thin strap at the waist can cope with the task, which can be of any color, right down to the animal print.

How to wear a polka dot dress?

When choosing accessories for a dress with polka dots, one should start from the size of the pea itself. If the peas are large, then the accessories should correspond, but to the small peas you can choose more sophisticated accessories. The same applies to shoes: with small shoes, elegant shoes with thin heels or without them, and with large shoes, thick heels, sneakers, shoes or round-toe shoes.

What to wear with a blue dress?

To begin with, it is worth noting that the blue color is very rich in shades and choosing a dress, you need to pay attention to the correct shade. For each season, certain shades are suitable, starting from the choice you can from the example below:

The most profitable combinations of clothes with blue:

• Blue + beige;
• Blue + black;
• Blue + gray;
• Blue + gold;
• Blue + white.

As for accessories, it is most advantageous to combine expensive natural stones with blue: gold, diamonds, pearls. You can choose accessories for the color of shoes or handbags. You can also experiment with shoes and a handbag, vivid combinations will be in trend:

• Blue + orange;
• Blue + yellow;
• Blue + red;
• Blue + purple.

 

What to wear a green dress with?

Green has no less wide range of shades than blue. Speaking of green, we mean bright green and marsh green, and therefore the most important thing in choosing clothes is the right combination of colors.

• Emerald + Golden;
• Green + beige;
• Green + red;
• Jade + Blue;
• Mustard + Brown;
• Green + black.

How to wear a white dress

White color is the color of purity and lightness, it symbolizes tenderness, elegance and airiness. Combining white with others is very simple, because it is compatible with all colors. The most beneficial combinations will be:

• White + black;
• White + red;
• White + pink;
• White + Bordeaux;
• White + Brown.

These combinations look the most stylish. But do not forget that white is a rather independent color, and if the image of total black may seem gloomy, then the image of total white is rather festive. The most popular white dresses in the summer season, they can be worn with wide-brimmed hats, black sunglasses look good in combination with a white dress. A very fashionable option is a white dress with black leather.

How to wear a denim dress?

A denim dress came to us from the 40s and since then has invariably appeared in fashion shows and streets. It is unlikely that you will choose such a dress for an evening out, but for a casual look, it is simply irreplaceable. A denim dress goes well with brown, black, red, blue and white.

As for shoes, your choice is not small: sandals, sandals, loafers, sneakers, sneakers, ankle boots, pumps, slip-ons, loafers, cowboy boots, and of course, classic high-heeled shoes.

A denim dress can be worn with a denim jacket, diluting the image with shoes and a bag not in tone, say brown or red. Do not lose and putting on a dress with trendy leather, which is now at the next peak of its popularity. And if you want to make the image more gentle and romantic, then a pastel-colored jacket will suit you.

What to wear a red dress with?

Not every woman decides to wear a red dress; red is the color of fatal women who know exactly what they want and are not afraid to be in the spotlight. A solid red dress is recommended to be diluted with a different color, for this sometimes even a thin strap is enough. If you want to smooth the brightness of the dress a little, then choose accessories of calm, pastel colors: beige, or pale pink shoes and a clutch will create a romantic mood, throw on your shoulders the same jacket or jacket and you can go for an evening rendezvous. If the image of the fatal beauty does not scare you, emphasize it with black accessories, and instead of a sweater, use a black jacket. Do not pick up red shoes to match the red dress, you run the risk of merging with your own image.

What to wear with a pink dress?

Imagining a pink dress, a picture of a pale pink cloud pops up before your eyes, but do not forget that bright raspberry is also one of the shades of pink. Pink is best combined with blue, gray, black, white and beige. You can combine several shades of pink in the outfit, but even such a bow should be diluted with an accessory not in tone, for example with beige shoes or a blue handbag. A soft pink dress looks good in combination with a shirt or denim jacket.

What to wear with a knitted dress?

Knitted dress is a mega-comfortable thing that can emphasize your style. But it is worth paying attention to what you wear with such a dress.Such dresses, perhaps, should be attributed to the casual style, they are perfectly combined with comfortable shoes like sneakers, sneakers or rough boots. But if you want to give the look a little romance, you should play in contrast, an oversized dress with elegant shoes with thin heels or stylish suede ankle boots.

What to wear with a lace dress?

The main rule in wearing a lace dress is a minimum of accessories. The lace itself is quite elegant, loading the image with massive accessories, you emphasize only the complete lack of taste. As for shoes, it all depends on the image that you intend to create. If this is an everyday way for walking, then at the time will use ballet shoes or light sneakers. If we are talking about an evening out, then there is nothing more sophisticated than a lace dress with classic pumps with thin heels. Recently fashioned image, in the style of boho will help you create suede ankle boots.

What to wear with a gray dress?

The uniqueness of the gray dress lies in the fact that it can be combined with absolutely any color. This gives a huge scope for fashion experiments. With the help of correctly selected accessories, you can turn the same dress from business to evening or from sophisticated to everyday. Do not be afraid to dilute gray with bright colors, it goes well with even the most “acidic” colors. Love minimalism - highlight lips with red lipstick, and tie a thin belt on the dress and you are already a fatal woman. If you want a casual style, combine a gray oversized dress with white slip-on sneakers. Like a delicate romantic look - fit a gray dress with a delicate pink blazer

What to wear with a blue dress?

Yesenin also wrote: “Yes, I liked the girl in white, but now I love in blue.” The blue color always symbolized lightness, tenderness and sensuality. A girl in a blue dress will certainly attract attention, which means you need to carefully choose the image.

As always, casual style, a blue dress with a leather jacket, can be complemented with pretty ballet shoes or comfortable light sneakers.

Blue color goes well with white, beige and brown.

Speaking of shoes, shoes of such colors will be well combined with a blue dress:

• white
• beige;
• metallic;
• black
• raspberry;
• yellow;
• Gold
• blue.

But the choice of style of shoes is up to you, depending on the style of the dress itself, the time of year and the event for which you are going. Classic pumps in any of the above colors have been and remain a universal option.

What to wear with a sheath dress?

In itself, the dress of the case looks quite strict, but it is worth supplementing it with the necessary accessories and it will take on a completely different look. For example: complement a black sheath dress with red shoes and a jacket and from a boring gray mouse you will turn into a real vamp woman.

Note! A sheath dress with sleeves is recommended to be worn exclusively with high-heeled shoes.

What to wear with a beige dress?

It's no secret that beige color goes well with brown, white, gold and blue. It is these color combinations that are the most popular, followed by green, red, purple and orange. Putting on a beige dress, focus on accessories; they should be elegant and in harmony with the dress.

How to wear a yellow dress?

The yellow dress in itself attracts attention, therefore it is enough to create an effective image with it. A yellow dress looks good in combination with a black jacket, red or green shoes and a matching bag. For summer time, shoes decorated with flowers or butterflies will be relevant. Jewelry can be selected any, to your taste, except gold.

Gold jewelry does not fit with a yellow dress.

How to wear a sports dress?

Sports dresses are convenient and easy to cut.If you choose such a dress, then your image should be carefully thought out to the smallest detail, from makeup to shoes. When choosing shoes, remember that it should not be too massive, moccasins, light sneakers and sneakers, ballet shoes and pumps are perfect, but platform shoes are best avoided. The bag should be in harmony with the dress and shoes, not only in color but also in style. You should not do bright makeup, a light natural make-up will suit a sports dress. Actually, the same rule applies to hairstyles: a maximum of simplicity, a minimum of excesses.

What to wear a noodle dress with?

Noodle dress is a universal dress model that can be worn for any occasion. It is worth noting that this style is not suitable for everyone, it favorably emphasizes all the advantages of the figure, however, the disadvantages too, so if you have something to hide, it is better to refrain from choosing this model. Depending on the case, this dress can be worn with a jacket, trench coat, coat, fur coat or leather jacket. As for shoes, the heel will be a win-win option, however, and on a flat course there are plenty of options: slip-ons, ballet shoes, ankle boots, over the knee boots and even sneakers.

What to wear with a shirt dress?

Dress shirt is an exclusively summer version of clothing. It can be either tight-fitting or free-cut, but in any case, it is not intended to hide the significant flaws of the figure, so it is better for ladies with curvaceous forms to refrain from this style. Large beach bags and light shoes will suit this dress. You can dilute the image with bright jewelry, and short models can even be worn with jeans, shorts or leggings.

What to wear with a flower dress?

Many people associate a flower dress with femininity, tenderness, and even childhood. A classic bow is a flower dress and pumps that are used less and less; modern women want something more original. Very often, a flower dress can create an image of a rural simpleton, in order to avoid this, you need to successfully combine styles. And so, what is compatible with a flower dress? Let's start with shoes: do not use classics, pay attention to sneakers, sneakers, loafers, slip-on shoes and even soldier's boots; compositions with leggings are possible. Finish off the bow with a bomber, knitted sweater or leather.

What to wear with a combination dress?

A combination dress is a highly controversial clothing option. Not every woman decides to wear such a dress, however, modern designers provide a very wide range of choices with what to wear a combination dress. Initially, such dresses were conceived as an evening version of clothing; they were especially popular in the 60s. Recently, such dresses are increasingly found as a daily option for clothing. Often, evening dresses include dresses made of satin, silk and chiffon, and everyday options are made of simpler fabrics such as cotton or linen. You can combine the dress-combination with the most unexpected things, at first glance. You can wear a dress on top of a T-shirt or turtleneck, as well as a thick knit sweater. You can combine it with rude boots and leather or sneakers and a jacket. For an evening out, the classic remains unchanged, this combination with high-heeled shoes and a fur coat or mantle. The mass of options, everything depends on your imagination.

What to wear with a chiffon dress?

Chiffon dresses are an excellent basis for creating various multi-layer images. It can be worn in summer, as the main component of the image and in winter, as part of a fashionable bow. A short chiffon dress can be worn under a volume knit sweater, complement the bow with leggings or jeans and sneakers. If you adhere to more traditional views and are not ready for such experiments, then a chiffon dress can be combined with sandals or ballet shoes and a denim jacket or a jacket. Looks great chiffon dress with an elongated jacket and over the knee boots or ankle boots.

What to wear with a dressing gown?

Dress a dressing gown, this is a very independent dress model. The whole charm of these dresses is in the clasp, it can be either buttons or a snake, or just a belt in models by the smell. A dressing gown can be decorated with a thin or thick belt, as well as stylish and concise jewelry. As for shoes, ballet flats, sandals, sandals and pumps with and without heels are suitable for this model of dresses.

What to wear with a plaid dress?

The main rule when drawing up an image with a dress in a cage: all accessories should be plain. A shirt dress can be worn with leggings and jeans. A long check dress can be decorated with an elegant pendant and a belt; a check dress with a short fur coat looks good. A summer checkered dress should be worn with sandals or slates, a wide-brimmed hat and a beach bag will complete the bow. In spring and autumn, in cool weather, a check dress can be combined with a leather jacket, denim jacket, beige trench coat and a short jacket. Pair a red check dress with a black coat and hat.

What to wear linen dress with?

A linen dress is the best option for a hot summer. We all know about the wonderful properties of flax and why this material is so highly regarded in the heat. Let's talk directly about dresses made of linen. Best of all, linen dresses are combined with shoes such as sandals, sandals and ballet shoes. Very often, linen dresses can be seen on lovers of ethno style and boho style. These styles are a bit similar to each other, but still they are fundamentally different. In ethnic style, the dress is likely to be covered with folk painting, it is better to choose accessories for such a dress bright and catchy, but of course, without departing from the style. But boho style dresses can be combined with boots, cowboy boots or suede ankle boots. Wooden jewelry, as well as jewelry with natural stones, are suitable for a linen dress. Linen dress goes well with a light chiffon scarf.

What to wear with a knitted dress?

Knitted dress is one of those versatile things that are suitable for a strict office and for a romantic walk. In this case, accessories dictate your style. Put on a knitted dress with a stylish jacket and ankle boots or pumps, use discreet jewelry, a small pendant on a long chain on top of the dress and you can safely head for a business lunch. Use sneakers or shoes instead of shoes, and replace the jacket with a leather or cardigan and a walking image in your pocket. Tread boots will suit a short dress and do not forget to use belts, they will help to make the figure more expressive.

How to wear a coral dress?

Speaking of coral color, it should be noted that the shades of this color range from red-orange to soft pink with mother of pearl. Any of the shades of coral will go well with colors such as:

• the black;
• beige;
• white;
• gold;
• blue.

When choosing jewelry, follow a simple rule: the simpler the style of the dress, the more massive the jewelry can be and vice versa.

Accessories in beige and white are suitable for both walks and office use. Black color is best used for evening receptions, it can also be combined with gold.

 

Whatever dress you choose for yourself, remember that it should emphasize your personality, your inner world, do not be afraid of bold experiments, if your soul wants it.