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Which green shade do you prefer for a maxi dress?

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Dressdesigner · 25/05/2026 00:37

I am starting a fashion business. Can you tell me which of 3 green colour you prefer for a maxi dress, and if possible why you prefer it? It’s for one of my dresses. I would be grateful ☺️

Which green shade do you prefer for a maxi dress?
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Tonissister · 27/05/2026 12:00

FruAashild · 26/05/2026 18:44

Unless you’ve decided you’re designing only for a particular subset of one particular ethnicity you cannot pre-determine which colour would be most popular in any multi-ethnic population.

I would disagree, I think black, navy blue, beige and olive green will always outsell shocking pink, orange, yellow or bright green because they are perceived as neutral, work appropriate colours. Most companies that do clothes in multiple colours do mainly neutrals and then a couple of brights or primary colours. Because the neutrals sell.

I agree. A well cut dress in a striking colour is a fashion statement that will look fantastic on some people with the right skin tone. But a good dress should always have the option of navy, khaki etc too so everyone who likes it can buy it.

I saw a gorgeous dress in Zara the other day. But it only comes in pale beige. Against very pale skin the overall effect is washed out and lacklustre. If they'd also made it in navy or khaki, I would have bought it.

Comefromaway · 27/05/2026 12:04

PhaedraTwo · 27/05/2026 11:50

But not picking a colour I dislike is completely different from not picking a colour because "it won't suit my skin tone, even although I love it"

For many people it is an important consideration because wearing a colour that doesn't suit our skin tones makes us look ill. Some tones completely drain the colour from my skin.

EffortlesslyDedicated · 27/05/2026 12:09

Yes, I'd love to be able to wear bright yellow, lime green etc as they are fabulous colours, but if I try a top in those colours and look in the mirror I see someone who looks as though they are about to throw up.

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 27/05/2026 12:10

My 2 favourite green clothes items (maxi skirt from years ago and midi dress floral) were both in a grass green (dark?) colour. I love emerald green too.

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