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What to Wear With a Rust Skirt: Tops, Shoes and Colors That Work

Rust is a warm, earthy color that behaves almost like a neutral. Here is how to wear a rust skirt so it looks deliberate instead of costume-y.

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Colors that go with rust

  • Neutrals: cream, camel, chocolate, black and navy all ground rust.
  • Complements: teal, sage, dusty blue and denim make rust glow.
  • Tonal: blush, mustard and terracotta give a soft, warm monochrome look.
Weekend: denim and rust
  • Rust midi skirt
  • Cream ribbed knit
  • Denim jacket
  • Tan ankle boots

Blue sits opposite rust on the color wheel, so denim makes the skirt pop.

Office: tonal and tailored
  • Rust pleated skirt
  • Chocolate fine-knit top
  • Camel blazer
  • Brown loafers

Keep everything in the warm brown family for a calm, polished look.

Shoes to wear with a rust skirt

Tan or brown boots in fall, white sneakers for weekends, black block heels or slingbacks for evenings. With a midi or maxi length, show a little ankle or toe so your legs don't look cut off.

Frequently asked questions

What color top goes with a rust skirt?

Cream, black, chocolate and navy are the easiest. For more color, try sage, teal, dusty blue or blush.

Does rust go with black?

Yes. Black makes rust look richer and more formal, which is ideal for evenings.

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