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8 Best Purse Colors That Go With a Rust & Terracotta Dress

8 Best Purse Colors That Go With a Rust & Terracotta Dress

Are you going to wear a rust or terracotta dress and need to know what color purse goes with it? If so, look no further: whether for a wedding or a cocktail party, you will find here the best clutches suggestions!

For a classy and elegant look, pair your rust or terracotta dress with a gold, silver, beige, light pink, or lilac purse. If you want something bolder, opt for a navy blue, emerald green, hot pink, fuchsia, or even yellow clutch.

However, remember that the occasion is important when picking the right purse for your outfit.

Next, I’ll explain when to choose each one and what other accessories you can wear to look your very best!

What color purse goes with a rust or terracotta dress?

From the most discreet to the most daring, plenty of purse colors will perfectly match your rust or terracotta dress. However, we must always consider the occasion when choosing the right one for our outfit.

For example, suppose you’ve been invited to be a bridesmaid. In that case, opt for a more subtle or neutral clutch color, like silver or gold. In fact, this will give you an exquisite look while not taking attention away from the actual protagonist of the day: the bride.

On the other hand, if you are a guest, you can be a little more daring by choosing a more vibrant purse color (and the same goes for the rest of your accessories).

However, whether it’s for a wedding or a cocktail party, I’m sure you’ll find below the perfect one for your outfit!

1. Green

Green accessories are trendy and go with everything!

An emerald green clutch is a classy and elegant purse option to pair with your rust or terracotta dress, especially if you were invited to an evening party.

In fact, this will be a perfect choice for a more glamorous occasion, adding color to your outfit without taking too much attention away from the dress.

Woman in a terracotta dress with an emerald green clutch bag
Closet da May

In this case, you can coordinate with earrings in the same color and nude nails. Regarding shoes, nothing better than strappy gold sandals for a warm and luxurious outfit.

If you’re not afraid to go bolder, you can wear a purse in a more vibrant green shade, especially if you’ve been invited to a summer wedding.

Unless you are a bridesmaid, you can go even bolder by coordinating it with red nails, which will go perfectly with a lime green clutch.

Woman in terracotta dress with a lime green clutch bag
Closet da May

2. Gold

Whether a bridesmaid or a guest, you can’t go wrong by pairing your rust or terracotta dress with a gold purse!

Ideal for a wedding or a cocktail party, a gold clutch will match perfectly with the warm earthy tones of your dress, giving your outfit a refined and luxurious feel.

Woman in a terracotta dress with a gold clutch bag
Closet da May

In this case, I would opt for a subtle nude or white nail polish for a French manicure. However, darker lilac nails are the way to go if you want to dare more and look trendy!

As for the rest of the accessories, a gold heeled sandal and jewelry in the same shade will be an excellent choice for a warm and romantic feel.

Woman in terracotta dress with a gold clutch bag
Closet da May

3. Silver

If you are looking for a more discreet yet elegant look, a silver purse is an excellent option to pair with your rust or terracotta dress.

Perfect for a wedding or a cocktail party, a silver clutch will give you a sophisticated look, especially if coordinated with silver shoes and jewelry.

Versatile and subtle, this purse color is suitable for bridesmaids who want to keep the spotlight on their dresses. However, I prefer wearing a gold or beige clutch with a terracotta dress to keep the outfit warmer.

As for the nails, you can’t go wrong with nude or white nail polish for an elegant and delicate look!

Want to know more about what shoes, jewelry, or nail polish to wear? Then get all the inspiration from the article I wrote about the accessories that go with a rust or terracotta dress.

Woman in terracotta dress with a silver clutch bag
Closet da May

4. Beige

Warm and romantic, rust or terracotta dresses are perfect for bridesmaids, especially if the event is a charming countryside wedding.

For an occasion like this, pairing your dress with a clutch in a more subtle and delicate color, such as beige, is the best choice.

To keep the spotlight on your dress, coordinate it with a French manicure, nude shoes, and the simplicity of silver earrings for a perfect look!

Terracotta bridesmaids
Closet da May

5. Blue

How not to love blue accessories? Trendy and versatile, there are many shades to choose from!

For a glamorous evening party, you can pair your rust or terracotta dress with a navy blue purse. On the other hand, for a daytime summer wedding, a light blue clutch will be perfect for a more delicate look.

In both cases, you can go bolder by pairing it with earrings in the same color and a nail polish in a more eye-catching (like hot pink). Finally, opt for gold heeled sandals for a warm and luxurious feel!

Woman in terracotta dress with a navy blue clutch bag
Closet da May

6. Lilac or purple

If you’ve been invited to a summer wedding, a lilac clutch is a great choice to wear with your rust or terracotta dress.

In fact, it will keep your look light and delicate, matching perfectly with the soft earthy tones of your dress.

On the other hand, you can also opt for an elegant purple clutch if invited to a more formal evening party.

In both cases, I would coordinate it with nude nails and silver accessories.

Woman in terracotta dress with a purple clutch bag
Closet da May

7. Yellow

Yellow is the color of summer and brings with it the energy and vivacity of this time of year!

If you are not afraid to dare, a yellow clutch will be perfect for a warm and elegant look, especially if you pair it with gold accessories.

However, keep in mind that this purse color will be more eye-catching: if you have been invited to be a bridesmaid, opt for a light pink, beige, silver, or gold clutch instead.

Woman in terracotta dress with a yellow clutch bag
Tania Bastos

8. Pink

For a wedding or a glamorous party, you can go bolder by pairing your rust or terracotta dress with a hot pink or fuchsia clutch.

If you want a more discreet and delicate look, opt for a light pink clutch instead, especially if you are a bridesmaid.

To pair with a light pink clutch, I would choose silver jewelry, nude heeled sandals, and nude nails.

Woman in a terracotta dress with a fuchsia clutch bag
Closet da May

Looking also for the perfect nail polish color? If so, all the inspiration you need is in the article I wrote with the best nail color suggestions to wear with a rust or terracotta dress.

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