You know that I love purple. (I wrote a love letter to the color here in “Why Purple?”) Another thing that I love? Vintage: clothes, shoes, shows, vibes. So, I feel like the next step in this epic love story is the tale of how to purple with retro vibes.
First step? Find purple that’s modern and fun, yet has the ease of vintage. Here I love the one shoulder, the wrap skirt, the midi length. I also have a confession: I ironed this dress 3 times. It still wrinkled in just the wearing. Can we call wrinkles retro?
How to Purple with Retro Vibes: Details matter. This Gucci clutch is true vintage, I found it at Bloomers and Frocks; and needs no retro help. These platforms? YSL Tribute sandal, not vintage though I did buy them resale at The RealReal.com-Luxury Designer Consignment-Fully Authenticated, Amazingly Priced. But the retro vibes–the platform, the lower heel, the print. They’re “new” but fit right into this retro vibe. I feel like I could be completely modern, or be from the 70s. and I love it!
How to Purple with Retro Vibes: Wear it at work and in fun!
This purple dress is not only on trend (did you hear that purple is the panettone color of 2018?), but easy to wear. It’s an easy wear that lets you go from work to play without blinking an eye. You look incredibly attractive, and yet the dress is very forgiving. And the heels? High enough to give you a lift, easy enough to wear all day. And this clutch? Party ready, it can hold anything you need. Anytime you need purple or retro vibes, I can’t imagine this look not being perfect for the occasion.
How to Purple with Retro Vibes: This is how I do it. I’d love to know: how do you?
I’ve linked this EXACT dress and some similar, these YSL shoes and some similar, and clutches I think you’d like. This purple is perfect for the holidays and through the new year, and I can’t wait to see your take on it!
XO RA
