What Colors Make Dark Green Clothes Pop

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Green is the rarest of all eye colors—why wouldn't you want to show it off? Using the right hair color, clothing, and makeup can accentuate your eyes and draw attention to them while you're out and about.

Here are 9 ways you can bring out your green eyes and make them pop.

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   Purple makes green pop since they're opposite on the color wheel. You can also experiment by doubling up and wearing multiple shades of purple simultaneously. Try going for warm purples with red or pink undertones to make your eyes stand out more.^[1]

   • Check out the effect when you put on a lavender t-shirt and a dark purple zip-front hoodie on top.

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   Coral is a light, summery color that makes green eyes pop. When it's warm out, throw on a coral-colored sundress or T-shirt to really make your eyes stand out. Try a coral-colored statement necklace or earrings to really pull the look together.^[2]

   • If you aren't a huge fan of coral, try pale yellow instead. It's also a light, summery color that will make your eyes pop.

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   Deep emeralds and dark hunter greens will make your eyes pop. Whatever clothing item you wear closest to your irises—the green-colored part of your eyes—will emphasize their color. Since many shades of green will make green eyes pop, try wearing shirts and jackets in your favorite shade.^[3]

   • A deep emerald green dress would look great for an evening event.
   • Slip on a neutral green jacket or hoodie for a casual look.

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===Match your jewelry to your eyes to make a statement.===

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   Draw attention to your eye color with pieces that match it exactly. Try a statement necklace with green stones or long, dangly green earrings. When it comes to choosing metal, go with the one that matches your skin tone. Warm skin tones look best in gold, whereas cool skin tones look best in silver.^[4]

   • For example, wear a silver drop pendant with a green stone as the focal point if you have a cool skin tone.
   • If you have a warm skin tone, try emerald or peridot earrings with gold metal accents.

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   Add pops of color to your look while emphasizing your green eyes. Go for green scarves, shawls, beanies, headbands, or bowties when you head out the door. The close the shade of green is to your eyes, the more your outfit will pop!^[5]

   • A pastel green scarf would look great with light green eyes.
   • Get a dressier look by wearing an emerald-colored shawl or wrap.
   • Mix things up with a green on green striped tie.
   • If you're heading to a formal event and really want to make a splash, put on an olive-colored bow tie.

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   Red is opposite green on the color wheel, so it really sets off green eyes. Choose a shade of red dye that harmonizes with your skin tone for best results. Stay within 3 shades of your current hair color if you're aiming for a natural look.^[6]

   • If you don't want to use chemical or box dyes, try henna instead.
   • If you're warm-toned, go for vibrant or coppery red shades, or anything with a golden tone. Feeling adventurous? Try brighter red highlights!
   • If you're cool-toned, try muted reds like strawberry blonde or rose gold.

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   Brown liner and shadow makes green eyes pop without looking harsh. Black liner can be a little too much for green eyes. Try a deep chocolatey kohl, pencil, or liquid liner to bring out green eyes. Blend your liner or shadow in with a fluffy brush for a defined yet natural makeup look.^[7]

   • Brush deep brown shades of eyeshadow with rich golden undertones on your lids to accentuate them.^[8]
   • If you have a warm skin tone, use copper, tan, and other warm brown shades. Cool skin tones work best with ash brown, taupe, and silver-brown shades.

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   Purple and green are opposite on the color wheel. Try lining your top lids with a deep purple eyeliner, then brushing on a rich purple eyeshadow, stopping at the crease. Smudge the liner so that it blends into the eyeshadow for a flattering and dramatic look.^[9]

   • Try sweeping on a deep plum eyeshadow or eyeliner to make your green eyes pop.^[10]
   • Try a deep purple cream eyeshadow with a slightly metallic tinge to it for a bright-eyed and subtler finish.

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   Play up the green in your eyes with a stony gray color. Since black eyeliner can overwhelm green eyes, use charcoal liner or eyeshadow to get the same definition without the harsh color. If you want more definition and the freedom to create cat eyes and other shapes, go with a waterproof liquid liner in charcoal.^[11]

   • A deep charcoal eyeshadow on your top lids will also look great!

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   Using green eye makeup is the best way to make your eyes pop. Try using green eyeliner, green eyeshadow, or green mascara—just don't wear all 3 at the same time! All it takes is just a hint of green to make your eyes stand out. Pick a shade that doesn't match your eyes exactly so your look meshes well.^[12]

   • For example, if you apply green eyeliner, use black or brown mascara.
   • If you wear green eyeshadow, use black mascara.
   • Green eyeliner and mascara work together, but skip the eyeshadow.

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  What colors make green eyes pop?

  

  Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.

  

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  Plum and gold provide powerful contrasts for green eyes. A simple black liner and a swipe of shimmering gold is also a flattering contrast.

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  What color shirt brings out green eyes?

  

  Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.

  

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  Contrasting shades like purple, gold, and tan look great with green eyes. They are also flattered by muted greens like olive and pistachio.

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  What color eyeshadow do you wear when you have green eyes?

  

  Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.

  

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  You can wear most colors but avoid bright greens and blues. Try shades of gray and silver or use a monochromatic purple palette.

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  What is a good way to make green eyes really stand out?

  

  Devorah Kuperland is a Makeup Artist and the Founder of Glam By Dev, a New York City-based business specializing in bridal, special events, and editorial campaigns. Devorah has over five years of professional makeup consulting experience and her work has been featured in New York's Bridal Fashion Week.

  

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  Use purple and greens to accentuate your eyes and bring out the green even more. You can also play around with brown shades.

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  I have greenish brownish hazelish eyes but they're more green. Would this advice be the same for my eyes?

  

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  If your eyes are mostly green, you can definitely use these tips. Since hazel eyes can change colors depending on what you're wearing, you can make them look more green by wearing green colors and using green eye makeup.

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  Would it be good to get purple hair?

  

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  Dark purple hair would definitely make your green eyes pop. Try going for a warmer purple color, like eggplant, to really highlight your eyes.

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• When you're planning your green eye-boosting look, be sure to consider how everything will fit together. Red hair and vivid green clothes, for example, can be overwhelming, but red hair with olive green can be more moderate.

• Matching your eye color should be with accents. Overdoing matching colors can actually overwhelm the natural shade of your eyes.

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