Color Choices That Make A Statement
When a woman wants to impress, she knows that her wardrobe can do a lot of the talking for her. It's not just about what you wear, the color itself can play a huge part, too. The right shade alone can make any outfit look more polished, confident, playful, elegant, whatever the woman's in the mood for! So to make sure you stand out when you want to, here are 20 colors women wear when they want all the eyes on them.
1. Red
Arguably the most attention-grabbing color there is, red is the kind of color that just screams confident and bold. Women wear this color when they want to make a lasting impression, whether it's a dress, blazer, lipstick, or a sharp pair of heels.
2. Black
Black might seem like a dark background color, but really, it's the most timeless color there is. It makes an outfit look more refined, mature, and elegant, and when paired with the right accessories, can seriously look amazing. Women definitely know when to pull out their best little black dress.
3. White
White is the kind of color that always looks good on everyone, especially because it gives a kind of confident fresh and striking energy. Its crisp quality can help any outfit look more polished, and for older women, creates a sense of attractive maturity too.
4. Navy Blue
When black feels a little too intense, navy blue should be your immediate go to. It's a smart choice that makes women look extra sophisticated, bringing forth professionalism, gracefulness, and steadiness just from the color alone. It's perfect for work events, dinners, or formal gatherings where you still want to make a good impression.
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5. Emerald Green
No color feels more expensive and luxurious than emerald green. The shade has such a rich and elegant quality to it that naturally pulls your eyes toward it. It looks especially impressive in satin, velvet, silk, or well-cut eveningwear, which is why you know a woman is here to wow when she's wearing the color.
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6. Blush Pink
You don't need to wear a loud, intense color to wow; sometimes soft and feminine tones are just as attention-grabbing! Take blush pink for example. This color can feel nicely grown-up when styled well, and can look especially flattering when you choose a shade that matches your skin tone nicely. It's just so romantic!
7. Burgundy
Burgundy has the depth of red but with a moodier, more refined finish. For the fall, it doesn't get better than this. Women simply wow in burgundy dresses, coats, and boots that feel fitting for the season. It's confident and tasteful!
8. Champagne
When you don't want the boldness of gold, champagne is a softer alternative that still feels nicely dressed-up. It's got plenty of shine to feel special (and get you noticed), but is easier to wear and pair with accessories. It's a color that can look especially elegant when you find them in the right pieces.
9. Royal Blue
Royal blue gives you exactly the energy that it sounds like: polished, regal, and mature. It adds a certain energy to an outfit that's hard to miss, but keeps things refined enough to work well for dinners, weddings, and other professional events. When you choose royal blue, you're wearing a color that feels lively and confident.
10. Cream
If you find white a bit too harsh, cream-colored clothing is a great alternative that feels softer, and somehow, more expensive-looking. It works beautifully in sweaters, coats, trousers, blouses, and monochrome outfits, and wearing the color instantly makes you come across as calm, elegant, and put-together.
11. Plum
Plum is a rich and flattering color that is lesser-worn, which brings a little mystery to an outfit that catches people's attention. It sits somewhere between purple and burgundy, which gives it depth and personality, yet doesn't feel too formal or mature.
12. Gold
If you really want to look glamorous and keep all the eyes on you, no color does that better than gold. It's the winning color after all! You can go full-on bold with a full gold outfit, or use subtle gold accessories to draw people's attention to certain parts of your outfit. Whatever you want, go for it.
13. Charcoal Gray
Charcoal gray is sleek, modern, and a little softer than black, which makes it work especially well in tailored outfits, knit dresses, coats, and office-ready pieces where you want to look sharp. If you want to impress in a quiet, composed way, charcoal gray gives you exactly that.
14. Coral
In the spring and summer where you can have more fun with color, coral is one of those standout shades that feel perfect for the season. It brings warmth and brightness to any look, creating such a cheerful energy around you. When it's bright and sunny outside, it looks especially flattering.
15. Silver
The cooler sister of gold, silver has a modern, sleek quality to it that feels incredibly stunning. Only the coolest girls wow with silver outfits! They're great for evening dresses, metallic shoes, or jewelry meant to make a statement. It's a color that works well when you want the shine, but not the same boldness as gold.
16. Forest Green
A bit more refined and grounded than emerald green, forest green looks absolutely gorgeous in coats, dresses, and sweaters, especially when paired with neutrals like cream or tan. A woman wearing forest green will always look stylish in a way that feels calm, confident, and well considered.
17. Lavender
Soft and feminine without coming across as too sweet or girly, lavender has undeniable charm. When you style it well and find the right pieces for it, it feels delicated, polished, and perfect for the spring.
18. Chocolate Brown
Chocolate brown might not sound like the flashiest of colors, but for women who know style, it adds warmth and depth to their outfits in a way that make it hard not to notice. It's a stylish alternative to black, and in the colder seasons, feels perfectly fitting and can seriously pop with some gold jewelry.
19. Hot Pink
Hot pink is playful, confident, and impossible to overlook. It's the kind of color that works well when a woman wants her outfit to feel fun while still making a strong impression. A hot pink dress, blazer, heel, or bag can bring tons of personality to any look.
20. Teal
A flattering mix of blue and green, teal comes across as bold, interesting, and elegant all at the same time! It has enough color to stand out, especially because it's not as common of a color, but it doesn't feel as bold or loud as emerald, which is perfect if you want things a little toned down but still stunning.
