Women have the utmost loyalty to their favorite lipstick brands and shades and will (sometimes) not step out without their lipsticks on. One common question that most women have when they dress up is whether or not to match their lipstick with their dress. The answer to this question is not simple. It depends on what color attire you are wearing and the occasion. Here are some tips for buying lipsticks for specific attire. By the end of the article, you will know exactly how to match lipsticks with the dress you wear.

Do not keep looking for an exact match
One of the basic tips for buying lipsticks to suit your dress is to not fret too much about an exact match. In fact, if your dress and your lipstick have the exact shade, it can look over-coordinated and a bit artificial. Pick a lipstick shade that is a very close match to the shade of your dress. You can either downplay the lipstick shade or the shade of your dress.

Try stained lips
If you have picked a red dress and a matching red lipstick and are worried that they are going to overpower each other, try this simple trick. Apply the lipstick and blot out the color with your fingers or with a piece of tissue. This will give a stained lip appearance and you can add a transparent lip balm over the color for a complete look.

Do not have too many colors on you
This tip for buying lipsticks to match your attire emphasizes that you make your other accessories and makeup subtle. Imagine wearing a burgundy dress and a burgundy lipstick and carry a golden clutch in hand and metallic shoes on your feet! You get the idea. Too many colors can make you look like a badly dressed mannequin. If you are matching your lipstick with the dress, keep other colors subtle or nude.

Mix up the textures
If you are wearing a plain purple mini dress, do not go with a purple matte lipstick. The overall plain and matte effect can make you look dull. You can, however, choose a glossy subtle purple lipstick to add a pop of shine to your look. One smart tip for buying lipsticks is to have mini versions of the same shade of lipstick in crème, gloss, and matte. You can then use these perfectly with all your dresses.

Keep experimenting
Not all of us are professionals. You cannot get the look right in just one instance. Keep experimenting with different colors and different shades and do not forget to take feedback from your friends on how you look.

Use all these tips for buying lipsticks when you want to match them with your attire. Be casual about the over-matching and use softer shades of lipsticks for brighter clothes and vice versa. We promise that you will look absolutely stunning when you get the shades right.