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Jewelry, Bags and Makeup for a Maroon Dress

By the Maroon Dresses team · Updated October 27, 2026 · 5 min read

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Accessories decide whether a maroon dress reads warm and romantic or cool and modern.

Gold or silver?

• Gold warms up maroon (brown-leaning shades) and suits fall, holiday and vintage looks.
• Silver, white gold or pewter sharpens burgundy (purple-leaning shades) for a modern evening look.
• Rose gold softens both and is pretty with blush accents.
• Pearls look classic with velvet and satin.

Bags

A metallic clutch that matches your shoes is the easiest choice. Black works for evening; nude or cream for daytime. Skip trying to match maroon exactly. A near-miss red looks accidental.

Makeup

• Lips: a matching berry or wine lip for drama; a nude-pink or rosy balm if your eyes are the focus.
• Eyes: warm bronze, copper and champagne shimmer complement maroon; a plum liner adds depth.
• Cheeks: soft rose or peach blush; avoid bright coral.
• Nails: nude, a matching burgundy, or a metallic gold accent.

Hair

Off-shoulder and strapless necklines are good with updos. High necklines suit sleek low buns or a deep side part. Gold hair pins tie into gold jewelry.

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