Dress 2 Party
18-12-2025
Choosing the Right Colour Prom Dress
Find the best prom dress colour to match your style.
Choosing the Right Colour Prom Dress
Choosing your prom dress is one of the most exciting parts of prom season. Lots of girls have an idea about what colour they want, but it can be important to keep an open mind on colour choice, as while style and fit are essential, the colour of your prom dress arguably plays the biggest role in how confident and radiant you’ll feel on the big day, and it’s important that the colour of your Prom Dress likes you, as well as you liking it! The right shade can make a huge difference to your overall look, enhance your skin tone, complement your hair colour, and reflect your personality perfectly. Here’s our guide to help you choose the perfect prom dress colour for your big night.
Consider Your Skin Tone
Your skin tone is one of the most important factors when choosing a dress colour.
- Warm skin tones (golden, olive, or peach undertones) tend to suit colours like red, gold, champagne, emerald and the popular trend shade sage green is great on this type of complexion.
- Cool skin tones (pink, red, or blue undertones) tend to look stunning in shades such as royal blue, pale pink, yellow and pastel blue.
- Neutral skin tones are lucky – most colours work beautifully, from bold jewel tones like red, royal and emerald to soft blush shades and lilacs.
Your skin tone is one of the most important factors when choosing a dress colour.
Match the Colour to Your Hair
Your hair colour can really influence how a dress colour looks on you:
- Blonde hair pairs beautifully with soft pastels, light blues, blush pinks, emerald green, and classic navy.
- Brunette hair looks amazing with rich jewel tones like burgundy, forest green, royal blue, and metallics.
- Red heads usually gravitate towards the navy and forest palettes as well as gold, and soft neutrals – while a bold choice of a black prom dress can contrast beautifully with fair skin and red hair.
- Black or dark hair works perfectly with bold colours such as white, red, cobalt blue, and bright jewel tones like royal and emerald
Think About the Statement You Want to Make
Prom is your chance to express yourself, so think about the vibe you’re going for:
- Bold and confident: Yellow, royal blue, emerald or red are usually high impact Prom Dress choices and pop in photos. A great example of this for Prom 2026 is our Aurora dress which is one to stand out from the crowds in.
- Elegant and timeless: Black, navy, burgundy, or champagne will always look good and are unlikely to be a controversial choice.
- Soft and romantic: light pink, lilac, baby blue, or mint. For the pretty in pink devotees this is always the first choice prom dress colour category.
Consider Trends – But Don’t Rely on Them
Trendy colours can be tempting, and shades like sage green, lilac, and yellow are very popular right now. While trends are great for inspiration, remember that every girl has different colouring, and what suits others may not always be the best colour choice for you. A fun and fresh style like our Maeve 2026 Prom Collection Dress, in a classic navy for example, is already a best seller as it combines a flattering and classic colour with a stand out dress design.
Try It On – Lighting Matters
A colour can look completely different under shop lighting compared to natural or evening lighting. Always try your prom dress on, move around in it, and imagine it under prom lights and in photographs. At Dress 2 Party, our experienced team are always happy to help you find a shade that truly suits you.
Final Thoughts
The perfect prom dress colour is one that makes you feel confident, comfortable, and excited for your special day. Trust your instincts, consider what flatters you most, and for those who want to - don’t be afraid to stand out! Visit one of our 4 Dress 2 Party Stores to explore our stunning range of prom dresses in every colour imaginable, or view the collection online and let us help you find your Perfect Prom 2026 Dress