Purple can be polarizing! It’s my mom’s favorite color, and I know so many people who love it, but it doesn’t get very much love in my own wardrobe. It’s been all over the media, though. Vogue named electric purple “Fall’s color to watch“, detailing how high-fashion labels like Gucci, Miu Miu, and Anna Sui are embracing the hue in everything from velvet blazers to mod accessories. Purple has historically signaled power and glamour. Meanwhile, Marie Claire declared it “the easiest way to dress like you inherited a fortune,” and Bazaar had a great piece about how purple ruled the runway at NYFW.
Needless to say, purple has been on my mind. Today, I’ve rounded up a slew of great pieces. For me personally, I think the best ways to wear it are by pairing a soft lavender with denim, saving it for a special occasion, or sticking to the (really wearable) eggplant and aubergine end of the spectrum.
Polarizing purple: Fall’s Most Divisive Trend
Soft lavender pieces to dress down with denim
Special occasion wear
Deeper hues that feel perfect for fall
- This & Other Stories smocked dress is a great price and reminds me so much of one I have from Merlette (and another from La Ligne). So easy to wear!
- Also from Stories (they’re doing such a great job right now) is this dolman-sleeved dress that has all the energy of a caftan but with a slimmer profile.
- This fuzzy violet sweater is such a pretty color (and on mega sale!).
How do you feel about purple? It seems like it’s either a love or a hate for most people!
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