Since purple is really hot this season, i think it worth my time to share with you all the fab purple ensembles you can purchase right now.
The colour purple has never really been considered a staple colour in your wardrobe. Yes, you can wear a top with beautiful purple flowers on it, but block purple has always been seen as a bit heavy and drab for many people. Not anymore! This Winter, make sure you cosy up in the hottest purple creations around.
So, how do you wear purple this Winter? Well, i think the trick here is not to “overdo” it. With purple being quite a heavy colour, it is important that you use it in a way that doesn’t make you look washed out or old and frumpy. The wrong colour purple could do this. Lets look at my example:
Below is a pic i found from a US site. It is a purple and black housecoat / cardigan. For me, this does not work. The purple is too bright and the black makes it look like a bumble bee that has been swimming in Ribena. The material doesn’t work for me either – too “shaggy” and messy. This cardigan is so busy and fussy on the eye, that you would have to wear white underneath to help tone down the vibrancy. I think this is anything but a statement piece.
Not my cup of tea...
Now I’ve shown you what doesn’t work, check out this hot little cashmere cardigan available from Laura Ashley.
Purple at its best!
By wearing a dark purple top with lilac accents on the pockets etc, this breaks up the heavy block colour of the purple and makes it much easier on the eye. Team this cardigan with some black trousers for a hot winter look.
Now, lets remember we can always make our purple a little bit more exciting by choosing different purple variations in an outfit. If its an evening out you are planning for, then see below:
Experiment with your purple!
Okay, this was just a quick mock-up that i did, but notice how the dress is a bluey-purple, not garish and totally stunning in a soft, floaty material. Team this colour purple with a fuschia pink bag and shoes and you are set for your evening out! Note the sheen on the dress is replicated on the bag and shoes. Never piece an outfit together with different materials clashing. Also notice the slight ruffle effect of the bag works well with the dress. The bows on the shoes are mirrored with the bow wrapped around the dress. This outfit is perfect for a night out, and shows how you can wear purple and make it really work.
The dress is by Jay Ahr – Jersey Mini Dress
The shoes are by Tibi – the fuchsia Heathcliff Ankle Wrap Sandal
The bag is by Fendi – The Borderline Ruffle Clutch
Check out Net-A-Porter to see if they are still available!
So, when you’re choosing your purple for this Winter, make sure you get that colour just right. Purple can be hard to wear and cheap drab looking versions will do nothing to complement your figure so shop wisely.
