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What to Wear with a Purple Dress

When it comes to what color shoes to wear with a purple dress, there’s many choices, more than you may have thought. You can choose any color shoe that you like, as long as it matches the overall tone of your outfit. Depending on whether you are wearing a dark purple, lavender, lilac or orchid dress, and what the occasion is, you will be able to find a shoe color to match. I have styled 10 outfits with different color shoes to give you some outfit ideas with a purple dress.

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What Color Accessories Go with a Purple Dress

Think behind the basic, but classic, black, silver, and gold when it comes to matching accessories and with a purple dress. There’s many colors of shoes and accessories to wear with a purple dress. A pair of black pumps would look great with a dark purple dress, but so can navy. Also, while a pair of nude pumps would be perfect for a dress with lighter shades of purple, you can try a pop of color like yellow or pink. If you’re feeling adventurous, why not try a pair of brightly colored shoes with a purple dress.

To give you some outfit ideas, I have styled 10 outfits with a purple dress, with 10 different colors of shoes.  The color accessories with a purple dress include:

  1. Silver 
  2. White 
  3. Black 
  4. Pink 
  5. Nude 
  6. Gold 
  7. Grey 
  8. Navy 
  9. Purple 
  10. Yellow

What to Wear with a Purple Dress to a Wedding

The outfit ideas I’ve included use different shades of purple including, a darker purple, lavender, and orchid depending on what shade of purple dress you might be wearing to a wedding.

Depending on the type of purple dress for a wedding, I have styled it with a different color of shoes.

What color shoes to wear with a lavender dress

Lavender is a light shade of purple or violet. This lace, light purple dress is perfect for a wedding guest outfit, a baby shower, or cocktail event.

If you are wearing a lavender dress to a wedding, I recommend these color shoes that I have styled outfits with:

  1. Nude
  2. White

What color shoes to wear with an orchid dress

Orchid is a rich purple color. This orchid dress is perfect for a night out.

If you are wearing an orchid dress to a wedding, I recommend these color shoes that I have styled outfits with:

  1. Grey
  2. Yellow
  3. Black

What color shoes to wear with a lilac dress

This embroidered midi dress is perfect or wear to a formal event, while the mini dress can be worn on a date night.

If you are wearing a lilac dress to a wedding, I recommend these color shoes that I have styled outfits with:

  1. Purple
  2. Pink
  3. Silver

What color shoes to wear with a dark purple dress

This deep purple dress would be perfect for a formal event.

If you are wearing a dark purple dress to a wedding, I recommend these color shoes that I have styled outfits with:

  1. Navy
  2. Gold

Purple Dress Outfit Ideas

Here are 10 examples of what color shoes you can wear with a purple dress for a wedding, a night out, or a formal event.

Silver Shoes and Purple Dress Outfit

This embroidered dress is perfect for a wedding guest outfit or a semi-formal event. I’ve styled them with a pair of silver heels and silver accessories for a look that is glamorous and stylish. You can switch out the platforms heels for a more traditional pump if you want a more mature outfit.

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Lavender Dress with White Heels

I recommend this delicate lace dress in a light purple color for a feminine and pretty look. I’ve styled it with a pair of white heels and a white handbag to keep the look light and easy. Add some gold accessories like a classic bracelet and hoop earrings to complete the look. This lavender dress with white heels is perfect for a baby shower or a wedding shower.

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Purple Dress with Black Heels

I love this orchid ruched dress for a going out look. I recommend it with classic black heels and a black designer bag to elevate this and to keep it looking classy. Add your favorite gold accessories to complete the look for an outfit that is perfect for an evening out.

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Purple Mini Dress with Pink Shoes

This purple halter minidress is perfect for going out in. Don’t forget to wear your favorite bra with this halter top dress for good support and coverage. Add a pair of pink heels for an unexpected pop of color, and add a colorblock Kate Spade handbag and white accessories to offset the bold pink heels and earrings. This outfit is perfect for a night out for a look that is fun and flirty.

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Nude Shoes and Lavender Dress

These barely there nude heels and handbag complement this light purple dress perfectly for a look that is perfect for a cocktail attire event. This look can easily go from day to night and is so pretty and feminine.

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Purple Dress with Gold Heels Outfit

This dark purple dress with gold heels is a classic look for a formal event, but is anything but boring. In fact the deep purple with gold accessories is bold, beautiful and so glamorous. I recommend this look for your next formal event for a stylish and eye catching look.

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Grey Heels and Purple Dress

This ruched purple dress can be worn on so many different body types, as the ruching is very flattering. A pair of grey heels paired with a purple dress is perfect for a not so dressy look. This purple dress outfit can be worn for a date night or for a party.

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Purple Dress with Navy Shoes

You can even pair a purple dress with a pair of navy heels. Navy heels are very versatile and can go with more colors than you may have initially thought such as with a green dress. Pair a purple dress and navy heels with some simple accessories like this white handbag and gold jewelry.

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Purple Dress, Purple Shoes

Purple shoes with a purple mini dress is so fun for a night out. The shiny pink handbag is the perfect addition to this flirty look. A monochromatic purple look is unexpected and stylish. You can also try purple shoes with a white dress for a pretty summer outfit.

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Yellow Heels with a Purple Dress

Can you wear yellow shoes with a purple dress? You bet! I chose a jewel toned purple dress to match these bright yellow heels and purse. This purple dress outfit is so bold and fun for a day to night outfit that is sure to be the center of attention.

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A purple dress looks good on basically anyone, and you a lot of different color shoes and accessories with a purple dress. In this article I just styled 10 different shoes colors with a purple dress to give you outfit ideas. Hopefully you will be inspired to wear a purple dress with a fun pop of color to your next event or night out!

Which purple dress outfit idea is your favorite?

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Amy has 10+ years of experience in fashion and beauty launching digital products for global brands Fenty Beauty, Glossier, Marc Jacobs, Men’s Wearhouse and Stitch Fix. She also worked previously as a Senior Stylist at Stitch Fix, and currently as an independent virtual stylist, styling men and women for various occasions from everyday outfits, special occasions, to curating a complete closet. Amy is using her styling experience, fashion and beauty expertise to provide style inspiration and outfit ideas so you can shop for yourself and put together stylish outfits that make you feel confident and beautiful. @styledbymyfavehello

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