Kate Moss just wore the chic dress colour stylish women are choosing over black this season
My LBD might have to sit this party season out
The humble black dress might be a beloved party season staple, but it seems there's a new colour worth making room in your wardrobe for this year. Purple is having a serious fashion moment, and Kate Moss is the latest star to make a convincing case for embracing this unexpected colour.
She was photographed at Paris Fashion Week wearing a purple satin dress, just hours after she was pictured rocking a turquoise shirt dress. For someone who so often sticks to black, she's really embracing brighter jewel tones lately!
She styled her little purple dress with black accessories for a look that felt both fresh and timeless. It proves that something as little as a new colour choice can really make an impact style-wise. While purple might not be the first shade that springs to mind when thinking about what to wear for your Christmas party, it's surprisingly versatile. In a rich tone like Kate's dress, it can feel rich and dramatic, and even chicer than black.
Shop Kate's look
Kate's dress featured a floral motif in the satin fabric, but this simple shirt dress will look just as elegant. The colour is spot on, and the tie-belt waist will help create a flattering fit-and-flare silhouette.
British clothing brand Boden does bright colours really well. In fact, this dark purple shade is really quite muted for them! This is the perfect place to start if you're thinking of swapping your tried-and-tested old LBD for a purple dress. The sleek long sleeves and jewel-embellished buttons are stunning.
If you've got a really fancy festive event in the diary, this dress looks like it's just walked off the runway at Paris Fashion Week. It could totally pass for designer, and the bold purple colour is perfection.
Not ready to commit to a purple dress just yet? Give a nod to the trend by updating your LBD with a purple clutch bag instead. This one is from the Rixo x Bay Garnett collection, and the tassel trim gives it that vintage vibe Kate Moss would love.
You could try adding a pop of purple to your look with a simple shirt, like this one. It would pair well with a mini or midi skirt, or you could even just wear it with black denim.
This chunky cuff is a great way to complete an outfit, and it means you can keep the rest of your jewellery to a minimum.
Purple has been appearing in the wardrobes of some of the most stylish women, including Kate Middleton recently. Did you see the very regal Jenny Packham dress the Princess of Wales wore to the Digger film premiere alongside Tom Cruise?
The secret to Kate's look (Moss, not Middleton) is the simplicity of her accessories. Pairing purple with black tights, plus a matching bag, heels and belt creates a sophisticated contrast that feels easy to recreate for any dinner or event.
Black ankle boots will work perfectly with a purple dress, and when it comes to jewellery, both warm gold and cooler silver shades can be used to add glamour.
