How to Bring Out Green Eyes

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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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Try deep purple shades of clothing for a bold look.

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    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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Complement your eye color with coral clothing.

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    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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Emphasize your eye color with green clothing.

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    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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    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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Try green accessories and ties.

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    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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Dye your hair a copper or red tone.

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    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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Pick brown eye makeup for a natural look.

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    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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Try deep purple eye makeup for a pop of color.

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    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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Use charcoal gray eye makeup for a softer look.

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    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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Add a pop of green to your eye makeup look.

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    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?
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    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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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?
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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?
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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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      1. ↑ https://www.gq.com/story/how-to-wear-clothes-that-bring-out-your-eye-color
      2. ↑ https://www.collegefashion.net/fashion-tips/how-to-find-your-perfect-colors/
      3. ↑ https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/sc-fam-boost-image-tips-0416-story.html
      4. ↑ https://graziamagazine.com/articles/which-metal-jewellery-tone-suits-your-skin-eye-colour-hair-best/
      5. ↑ https://aces.nmsu.edu/pubs/_c/C315/welcome.html
      6. ↑ https://www.hairworldmag.com/best-hair-colors-make-green-eye-color-pop/
      7. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=8&v=uzbc0kgkVvI&feature=youtu.be
      8. ↑ Devorah Kuperland. Makeup Artist. Personal interview. 7 May 2020.
      9. ↑ https://makeup.lovetoknow.com/Eye_Shadow_for_Brighter_Green_Eyes
      1. ↑ Devorah Kuperland. Makeup Artist. Personal interview. 7 May 2020.
      2. ↑ https://makeup.lovetoknow.com/Eye_Shadow_for_Brighter_Green_Eyes
      3. ↑ Devorah Kuperland. Makeup Artist. Personal interview. 7 May 2020.

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