What to Wear in Turkey

The porous, sun-baked limestone of Hadrian’s Gate and the ancient fortified walls surrounding the old city.

Wear this to blend seamlessly into the Roman ruins; it creates a soft, timeless aesthetic that looks expensive in the harsh July sun.

This warm, sandy beige is a miracle worker for sun-kissed skin and golden undertones.

The electric, glass-clear transition of the water as it hits the white pebbles of Konyaaltı Beach.

This is your 'pop' colour against the tan stone walls, making you the undisputed focal point of any harbour-side shot.

It’s a high-vibration shade that brings out the clarity in cool undertones and looks striking on deeper skin.

The weathered, sun-shattered terracotta roof tiles of the traditional houses overlooking the marina.

Avoid wearing this if you’re posing on a rooftop, but it’s a brilliant 'blend' choice for wandering the narrow cobblestone alleys.

This earthy, rusted red is incredibly flattering for those with warm or neutral-warm complexions.

The aggressive, vibrant magenta vines that spill over every wooden balcony in the old town during the July heat.

It’s a bold move, but wearing this exact floral hue makes you look like a natural extension of the city’s lush summer flora.

This cool-leaning pink pops beautifully against neutral skin and provides a sharp, fresh contrast to a tan.

The soft, volcanic rock that forms the region's famous fairy chimneys, cave dwellings, and rolling valleys.

Wear this to blend into the landscape, creating a soft, dreamlike aesthetic that looks incredibly high-end in desert light.

This warm, sandy beige is remarkably forgiving for neutral and warm undertones, though cool tones may want to add a bolder accessory.

The dusty pink and mauve mineral streaks visible in the rock layers of Rose Valley and Red Valley.

This shade is the ultimate 'blend-plus'--you'll look like you belong to the scenery while still being distinct from the beige stone.

The muted, earthy base makes this pink wearable for almost everyone, especially those with cooler complexions.

The vibrant blue Nazar amulets hanging from trees and the painted details around cave doorways.

This is your primary pop colour; it provides a sharp, electric contrast against the monochromatic desert tones.

This saturated blue is a powerhouse for cool and olive undertones, making the skin look bright and clear.

The deep terracotta and burnt sienna threads found in the hand-woven carpets and rooftop terrace textiles.

Use this rich tone to ground your look; it adds depth to photos without feeling as heavy as black or navy.

A spectacular choice for deep skin tones and those with warm, golden undertones.

The distinctive, weathered grey lead-covered domes of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia that dominate the historic skyline.

Blend in for a sophisticated, architectural look that makes you feel like part of the city’s grand, ancient silhouette.

This cool, mid-tone grey is a total neutral for those with cool or neutral undertones.

The warm, sandy-gold stone of the Galata Tower and the faded Ottoman-era wooden houses in the Balat district.

It provides a rich, sun-baked contrast to the grey sky and water, making your photos feel warm and inviting.

Warm and golden skin tones will absolutely glow against this toasted, honeyed shade.

The deep, velvety red of the millions of tulips (Lale) that carpet the city’s parks during the April Tulip Festival.

Pop hard—this is the definitive spring 'focal point' colour that vibrates beautifully against the grey city stone.

This sophisticated deep red is exceptionally striking on both very fair and very deep skin tones.

The shifting, greenish-blue hue of the strait where the Black Sea meets the Marmara, especially under April’s soft light.

Avoid wearing this if you're on a ferry, but it's a stunning, fresh choice for wandering the Eminönü spice markets.

This balanced teal is a universal flatterer, bringing a bright clarity to all complexions.