How to Say ‘That looks good on you.’ in German
Das steht dir gut.
dahs shtayt deer goot
[dahs shtayt deer goot]
💬 Usage Tip: [stehen] with clothes or colors means "suit" or "look good on," not just "stand." You can reuse the pattern with other things: [Blau steht dir gut.]
🇩🇪 In Germany: This is a common, natural compliment in German because it focuses on what someone is wearing rather than their body. With strangers, that often lands more comfortably than something very personal.
Phrase Breakdown
Das
[dahs]
That
Refers to something specific already mentioned.
Das ist mein Auto.
That is my car.
steht
[shtayt]
suits
Indicates that something looks good on someone.
Dieses Kleid steht dir.
This dress suits you.
dir
[deer]
you
Refers to the person being addressed.
Ich mag dir helfen.
I like to help you.
gut
[goot]
well
Indicates that something is appropriate or looks good.
Das passt gut.
That fits well.
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