Orange is not the easiest color to wear as the color can be quite bright and overpowering. However, if you look more carefully, there are actually a lot of fabulous ways to wear orange in all kinds of color combinations. In this updated comprehensive guide I show you how to wear orange in a number of surprising ways. How to wear orange Colors that go with orange As I usually do when I look for inspiration on how to wear a certain color I visited It’s a great site where you can create your own color combinations or get inspired by those of others. Here is what I found. The versatility of orange Can you believe that orange looks so good with so many colors? It’s actually proving to be quite a versatile color. I have seen orange in the shops in all kinds of shades from very bright to more demure colors, so you can just pick the color orange that suits your complexion and temperament best and mix and match with all these other fine colors. You don’t even have to buy a garment in this color. Just adding a scarf or a bag will already give you that orange flavor and will add some flair to your outfit. Orange outfits 2023 catwalks There was plenty of orange on the 2023 runways, from peaches to flame orange. The majority of designers who used orange opted for very bright shades. Below is how designers interpreted the trend. Alberta Ferretti – Akris – Molly Goddard Find more inspiration on this season’s color trends and fashion trends. Take a look at the perfect orange clothes and accessories for you Before you can think about what colors go with orange, you will need to find the perfect orange clothes and accessories to provide inspiration for the rest of your outfit. You’ll see I’ve updated this article with some extra color combinations. The perfect orange dress This COS trapeze dress below features an elegant one-shoulder detail and an asymmetric hem, which creates a sense of volume and movement. You can enhance your waist by wearing it with a belt. COS Twisted Asymmetric Trapeze Dress The perfect orange maxi dress The COS scarf dress is perfect for summer events and vacations. It makes a statement all by itself, meaning you could keep the rest of your accessories to a minimum and still make a big impact. COS Dolman Sleeve Maxi Scarf Dress Boma above chooses a floor skimming orange dress worn with white shoes. Recreate her outfit with this similar dress another option here, sandals, bag another option here and necklace. orange t-shirt dress For a more casual choice, you could opt for a T-shirt dress. You could wear day-to-day with sneakers and a denim jacket. Or, you could easily dress it up for evening with a blazer, heels and a statement necklace. Boden Jersey Midi T-Shirt Dress printed dress Mango Printed Bow Dress jumpsuit Or, how about an orange jumpsuit? This Boden jumpsuit below would look beautiful with metallic shoes and accessories, or with a white or black blazer and matching shoes. Boden Sweetheart Wideleg Jumpsuit Jumpsuit from QUARZIA similar options here and here, sandals from FLY London similar option here, hat from Brizza similar option here, similar sunglasses and earrings The perfect orange shirt You probably already have a classic white shirt in your closet, but how about an orange shirt in a classic shape? This shirt from Massimo Dutti is made from linen, making it perfect for warmer summer days. As it is an oversize style, it could double up as a swimsuit cover-up, or you could wear over your leggings. Massimo Dutti Oversize Linen Shirt printed shirt Rails Jamie Stripe Short Sleeve Shirt The perfect orange top This top from Treasure & Bond has a sweetheart neckline, which adds a point of difference. An orange top would look lovely with white jeans and metallic accessories for summer. Treasure & Bond Cotton & Linen Square Neck Top Dayle artfulcitystyle above read her style interview here wears her orange top over her stripe pants, and adds statement jewelry to finish off her outfit. Get her look with this similar tunic, wide pants, wedge sandals and necklace. printed top Mango Floral Satin Blouse orange tank top For a warm weather top, you may prefer one without sleeves. The LARACE tank top below features a flattering asymmetric hem. LARACE Flowy Tank Top orange t-shirt Looking for an orange t-shirt to go with your jeans? The COS linen T-shirt below should keep you cool and stylish. COS Linen T-Shirt The perfect orange sweater Orange can be the ideal color to add some flair to even the most casual of outfits. You could wear an orange sweater with jeans and sneakers or a leather or pleated skirt. The sweater below would look good layered over a white shirt. Cashmere Crewneck Sweater orange blazer For a smart option, an orange blazer could be a good jacket choice. The Treasure & Bond blazer below could be styled simply with a white t-shirt and jeans. Or, you could wear over a black dress. Treasure & Bond Linen Blend Blazer The perfect orange cardigan A long, draped cardigan can be a lovely way to add interest as well as to hide any parts of your body you aren’t so confident about, and to create nice, long lean lines. The long hem of this cardigan will add flattering drama to any of your outfits. Bluetime Maxi Open Front Cardigan Greetje no_fear_of_fashion above read her style interview here shows how you could wear an orange cardigan with your white jeans. Steal her look with this similar top, cardigan, jeans and espadrille sandals. The perfect orange jacket Do you already have a moto jacket in your closet? Instead of traditional black, how about opting for orange? The Liverpool jacket below would look stylish worn over a white or black dress for summer. Liverpool Classic Denim Jacket the perfect orange jeans This pair of jeans from Liverpool below is designed with comfortable stretch and could flatter you from day to night. You could wear with a long white shirt. Liverpool Gia Glider Crop Skinny Jeans The perfect orange pants You could opt for a pair of orange jeans, or choose a more tailored pair of orange pants like these ones below from Reiss. Either way, these will be the hero piece in your outfit. Reiss Hollie Creased High Waist Wide Leg Pants Tanasha prettytallstyle above wears an orange suit and styles with her purple clutch bag. Recreate her outfit with this similar blazer and pants set, top, pumps, clutch and earrings. printed pants Mango Flowy Printed Pants The perfect orange skirt This wrap skirt below ….. You could wear with a white shirt for a dinner date. LYANER Print Wrap Skirt The perfect orange shoes Shoes can be a stylish way to transform an outfit. The Naturalizer sandals below will add a pop of color and an on-trend element to any look. Naturalizer Vera Ankle Strap Sandal Find out the the top 20 shoe trends for women over 40 this season. The perfect orange bag Just as the shoes you wear can make a big difference to the overall look of your outfit, the handbag you opt for can create a refreshing pop of brightness. See by Chloé Mara Leather Saddle Bag Jona the50plusgirl above chooses an orange floral shirt with her jeans, and matches it to her orange tassel bag. She is wearing a printed shirt from Tablots. Check out this similar pair of jeans, bag and sandals to complete the look. Make a statement this season by knowing the handbag trends of SS 2023. So, now that you have chosen your favorite orange item, what color should you wear it with? Below, you will find suggestions. Let me know in the comments at the bottom which color combination is your favorite. how to wear orange 1. Pair orange with neutrals – white A great way to let the bold tones of your orange piece stand out without competing with any other color, is to pair orange with neutrals. From black to nude shades, your look will be cleaner and more refined with the fun and punchy characteristics of orange. ANINE BING Quinn Blazer – Boden Sweetheart Wideleg Jumpsuit – Anne Klein Matilda Strappy Sandal – COACH Hayden Quilted Crossbody Bag – Joya Love Beaded Earrings – Kendra Scott Clove Multistrand Necklace Shan teachingonthegc above chooses a great look for summer, with a pair of orange print pants and matching espadrilles. Check out this similar tank top, pants another option here, espadrille sandals and crossbody bag. 2. Pair orange with neutrals – beige Beige is one of those colors which is often seen as “boring”. You may also like to take a look at can you wear beige? One way to make sure that your beige definitely isn’t dull is to wear it with orange. Treasure & Bond Linen Blend Blazer – Shrunken Orange Graphic T-Shirt – Kate Four-Season Stretch Straight-Leg Pants – Boden Classic Espadrille Wedges – See by Chloé Mara Leather Saddle Bag – Joya Love Beaded Earrings 3. Pair orange with neutrals – black Is there anything black doesn’t go with? If you aren’t sure what to wear with your orange, black is definitely a safe, and stylish, option. Rails Jamie Stripe Short Sleeve Shirt – Zella Studio Luxe High Waist Pocket Leggings – Longchamp Medium Le Pliage Green Recycled Canvas Shoulder Tote Bag – Tory Burch Claire Ballet Flat – Kendra Scott Clove Multistrand Necklace – Kate Spade New York Imitation Pearl Raffia Hoop Earrings Nikki 40notfrumpy above shows how you could update your favorite little black dress by wearing with an orange bag and shoes. Recreate her outfit with this similar dress another option here, sandals and handbag. 4. Pair orange with neutrals – gray Another fantastic way to wear orange is with gray. While gray has an unfair reputation for being dull, wearing with a pop of bright color with definitely liven it up. CHARTOU Notched Collar Oblique Zip Suede Moto Jacket – COS Twisted Asymmetric Trapeze Dress – Papillio by Birkenstock Soley Ring Buckle Wedge Sandal – Aimee Kestenberg Mini All For Love Convertible Leather Crossbody Bag – Joya Love Beaded Earrings 5. Orange and pink Whether you choose a paler shade of pink or a shocking shade, pink with orange can be an unexpected, yet beautiful combination. Mango Printed Bow Dress – band of the free Suly Raffia Square Toe Sandal – HOBO Adalyn Framed Leather Crossbody Bag – Panacea Raffia Fringe Drop Earrings Kim kimair above read her style interview here wears her orange blazer with bright pink pants. She adds another pop of color with her red bag, and keeps her shoes neutral. Steal her look with this similar blazer, pants another option here, sandals and earrings another option here. 6. Orange with NAVY blue Pairing orange with navy blue can bring out the best in both colors. Adding orange accessories to navy blue can make a dark shade look more summery. COS Halter Neck Maxi Dress – Mephisto Belona Slingback Sandal – Longchamp Medium Le Pliage Green Recycled Canvas Shoulder Tote Bag – Kurt Geiger London Fabric Link Chain Necklace 7. Orange with baby blue You don’t have to choose a darker shade of blue with your orange. Baby blue looks just as beautiful. COS Asymmetric Gathered Midi Dress – Naturalizer Vera Ankle Strap Sandal – See by Chloé Mara Leather Saddle Bag – Joya Love Beaded Earrings Melanie above opts for an orange tiered dress with turquoise. Recreate outfit with this similar halter dress, sandals and clutch another option here. 8. Embrace the purple-orange clash Orange and purple are a style favorite when it comes to contrasting combinations. Visually appealing, the two dynamic shades create a bold and chic look when paired together. The key here is to ensure you add a neutral piece, such as a pair of white shoes, a black bag or a dash of gold jewelry, to the look to keep it from being an overwhelming display of colors. You could also opt for paler peachy oranges and lilacs together. Treasure & Bond Cotton & Linen Square Neck Top – Mango Floral Print Culotte Pants – Sam Edelman Ethyl Low Top Sneaker – Massimo Dutti Leather Multi-Way Crossbody Bag – Kate Spade New York Imitation Pearl Raffia Hoop Earrings 9. Orange with green If you love a natural style, you could choose a muted olive green to wear with your orange such as the tones of the pants and top below. Or, opt for brighter shades of orange and green together like in the outfit below. COS Oversized Linen Shirt – Reiss Hollie Creased High Waist Wide Leg Pants – Sam Edelman Bianka Slingback Pump – Massimo Dutti Leather Multi-Way Crossbody Bag – Massimo Dutti Gold-Plated Choker Necklace Sharryn thestylishwoman above read her style interview here shows how you could wear a lime green shade with orange. She teams with metallic shoes. Check out this similar shirt, pants, sneakers, handbag, necklace, earrings and headband. 10. Embrace orange prints Combining bold orange hues with unique prints is a very effortless approach to putting together a visually interesting look, with enough of a bright dimension to lighten up your look. COS The High Line T-Shirt – Shrunken Orange Graphic T-Shirt – Boden Slash Neck Midi Dress – Karen Millen Print Wide Leg Waist Tie Jersey Pants 11. Accessorize with orange Not ready for a full bold display of orange? You can add the punchy color as a highlight to your look by incorporating as an accessory. TAKEASY Genuine Leather Italian Tote Bag – RF RIZIR FASHION Statement Seed Bead Necklace – BaubleStar Crystal Drop Earrings – Gossifan Wide Brim Felt Fedora Hat – SOJOS Round Polarized Sunglasses – SPOMUNT Leather Belt – Cindy & Wendy Large Pashmina Scarf The orange color combination ideas from above put together in one capsule Below, you can see the outfits from above together in one capsule. You can see you could easily change the looks around to create different outfits. shop the items above here Orange outfits inspiration from earlier capsule wardrobes Below are a few more example of orange inspired outfits. While the items are past season, it should still provide lots of inspiration for your orange outfits. Want to know how to wear other colors too? I have created several color guides for popular colors right now How to wear coral How to wear red How to wear pink How to wear gray How to wear white How to wear emerald green How to wear yellow How to wear florals How to wear black and white Do you plan to wear orange this coming season and which color combination is your favorite? Continue reading Spring 2022 Color Trends All The Best Colors To Wear This Spring And Summer How To Wear Yellow And Brighten Up Your Day! How To Wear Gray Color Palettes And Ensembles For You To Choose From! Like this article on how to wear orange? Save it on Pinterest! Want to get more articles from 40+style in your inbox, subscribe here. You can also connect with 40+style on Facebook, Instagram or Pinterest. Support 40+style by using the links in our articles to shop. As an associate for Amazon and many other brands, we receive a small commission at no cost to you on qualifying purchases which enables us to keep creating amazing free content for you. 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