“Style is a simple way of saying complicated things.” Jean Cocteau
As the temperatures start to drop, we’re quick to embrace a wardrobe full of elegant neutrals but before you do so, you may want to try one more bright and totally unexpected summer hue – purple.
Purple has long been associated with royalty and its elite status stems from the rarity and cost of the dye originally used to produce it. Phoenician (which is now in modern-day Lebanon) purple dye was extremely expensive, a pound of purple wool cost more than most people earned in a year. Only rulers could afford it so naturally it became the calling card of the rich and powerful.
Purple has also historically been best left to small doses in an outfit. It’s a difficult colour to pull off as a full look. And yet, this didn’t stop me from doing exactly that!
WAYS TO WEAR IT
The best ways to wear purple is either a color block (like purple and white) or a head-to-toe monochrome approach which makes these soft hues a very bold fashion statement. This is probably my favourite trick, mixing and matching the tints and shades of one colour, for example, lavender and amethyst.
If you struggle to choose a matching hue the colour wheel is super helpful. Read all about the wheel here.
COLOUR PAIRING
This lovely hue is incredibly versatile and looks amazing with pretty much any colour from feminine white, classic black, emerald green, buttery yellow, hot pink to moody dark purple.
PRINTS
You don’t always have to limit yourself to an outfit featuring only one or two hues. Prints help to fuse several colours/shades together to create an arresting look.
Think purple animal-print look… It may be wise to stay away from accessories to avoid introducing more colours and the so not wanted OTT look.
FUN FABRICS
It’s an easy-to-pull-off neutral that still reads edgy, especially when done in fun materials like satin, chiffon or faux fur.
CLASSIC DENIM
For some reason, bright colours and denim work so well together but then denim goes well with almost everything. The denim helps to offset the bright colour and makes the look more appealing and casual chic.
BABY STEPS
If you’re not ready to go all out just yet try accessories. All you need is a splash of colour over your neutrals to stand out. Accessories could mean anything from earrings to belts, so have fun mixing it up.
Purple is a colour often associated with royalty and nobility so, why not treat yourself like the queen you undoubtedly are and add some purple to your closet?
Hi I Totally agree
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Thanks Naty! xx
This looks so nice! Love your purple outfits, so cute on you!
Thanks for sharing
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Thank you Miki xx
Ah lilac lovin’.
Such an underrated colour that you can NEVER find anywhere … I bought a lilac bodysuit at the start of lockdown and I haven’t looked back since! ha! https://www.saintgenies.co.uk/baia-lilac-stretch-satin-cowl-neck-thong-bodysuit/
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Lilac has really grown on me over the last few months. adore this hue. xx
You looking very beautiful!!
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Thank you Sam xx
I must say I love this shade and you look again so elegant in beautiful in this look and colour!
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
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Thank you Rena. I’m glad that I get to explore different colours thanks to blogging and purple is really growing on me xx
Stunning colour! It suits you perfectly!!
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Thank you beautiful xx
This color is beautiful! Light purple!
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Thank you! xx
The purple dress looks so expensive!
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Thank you Shauna. Satin is a beautiful sumptuous fabric. xx
Purple is such an amazing color! You look stunning.
Lovely Post!
Allurerage
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Thank you beautiful. xx
You are wearing my fav color! You look so chic xo Nina
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Thank you Nina xx
This elegant purple satin dress is perfection on you. The earring are gorgeous too. Agree with your on baby steps. Have an awesome day.
Xx
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Thanks Nikki! xx
Purple is such an elegant and regal color! Looking like a queen in this!
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ah thanks babe! Purple is quickly becoming my favourite xx
This dress is super cool and original! I love it!
and yes, this color has been such an unexpected pantone trend.
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Thanks Eli xx
What a stunning purple gown on you! it’s a shame we have nowhere to wear such things now!
It’s nice to see so much purple around, it’s a great colour and one I need more of in my wardrobe!
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the lockdown was lifted in July in the UK after months at home so we’ve had a lot of lovely occasions to go out and enjoy a bit of sun. xx
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Thanks! 🙂
Purple is such a beautiful color! I love your photos and your dress, you look gorgeous!
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Thank you beautiful xx
Looking incredibly in this purple number, I have come around to wearing lilac now!
xoxo
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Thank you Lovely! xx
I love purple too 🙂
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Thanks Kinga xx
Girl this color suits you so well!
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Thanks Lisa xx
Really nice dress,Thanks for sharing!!!
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That is true. Purple was the colour of royalty and nobility. I think I read about that, if I recall well, the reason why purple was so expensive in the past is that they got it from boiling snails and they had to boil tons of them to paint just one meter of fabric.
You look absolutely gorgeous in this purple dress.
Great tips on styling purple.
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Thank you beautiful xx
This purple satin dress is so elegant! Just gorgeous!
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Thank you Kathrine xx
This beautiful dress looks fabulous on you! I’m loving the purple.
xx Simone
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Thank you Simone xx
I love this color, it is one of my favorite!! You look fab!
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Thank you sweetie xx
This color is beautiful!
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You look like a princess in this outfit. It’s just AMAZING.
Such a glamorous dress and I am obsessed with the color
XX Angelica
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Purple looks amazing on you!
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Ah yes purple and lavender are kind of having a moment. This dress is STUNNING! I love it and looks so good on you!
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You look beautiful in this colour!
Jennifer
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Love purple, great selection.
Gemma x
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