Ways To Wear: A Purple Dress

You heard it here first: plum purple is Spring 2013’s colour! Push your LBD to the back of your closet, because this year – a dress in this deep beautiful gem tone will be your new fancy. If you are thinking, “what kinds of good will a purple dress do me?” we have you covered. Day or night, work or pleasure, there are endless ways to wear the new neutral. We have chosen seven accessories to kill the current ‘it’ colour and have created numerous styling combinations. Here are a few suggestions we have to play purple perfectly:

Purple Pairings

Jules B. Necklace / Dior Scarf / Orla Kiely Jumper / Vince Biker Jacket / Debenham’s Sandals

Saint Laurent Paris Pumps / Sole Society Heels

MaxMara Short Sleeve Dress / Zolando Cocktail Dress / Merona Wrap Dress

Create colour blocking combos: We bet you never thought to pair purple with a bright ruby red, or marigold yellow?  You can see here how wonderfully the contrasting shades complement each other.  Remember when mixing and matching, the best combinations are those opposite of each other on the colour palette.  Play around with your wardrobe to see which pair you love most.

Mix in prints: Then mix in another one.  By adding patterns to a solid colour, you instantly create an interesting outfit.  If you so dare, get trendy by mixing two prints.  A leopard print literally matches with everything and for the other, ensure it incorporates shades from the purple family.

Make a statement with jewellery: This is about the simplest way to turn up the fancy factor of an outfit.  An otherwise basic dress turns into a va-va-voom going out dress with statement jewels.  Whether you prefer earrings, a necklace or stack of bracelets, whatever your cheeky charms may be, they will surely keep you festive and fashion-forward.

Keep it simple:  You cannot go wrong styling with go-to wardrobe essentials.  Don’t over-think the outfit; instead, revert to neutrals like a black coat and nude pumps to let the dress be the drama!

Load up with layers:  Perhaps it is still a big frigid to bare shoulders and arms, so layering will be quite functional; however, use warming up to your advantage.  Choose a piece to cover-up with that is not just practical, but says something about your style.  An edgy biker jacket or serious cardigan sets the tone for your personal style.

Not only does it sound easy to be beautiful in purple, but it is!  These are just a handful of styling ideas that surely do not stop here.  We could keep playing dress-up all day!

What other outfit combinations can you make with the featured fashions?  How would you wear a perfect plum dress? Which styling option is your favourite for this perfectly purple party dress?