10 Princess of Wales-Inspired Purple Dresses for Evening Parties, Weddings & Proms

Recently, the Princess of Wales made an appearance at the 2024 Wimbledon Final in a vibrant purple dress. It is a made-to-order lilac 'Cecilia' dress by Safiyaa(£1,295).

 

 

The Princess of Wales looks fabulous. How can we incorporate this striking royal hue into our own wardrobes ? We’ll present a curated selection of purple dresses inspired by royal fashion for your next special event.

In this article: 

  • Purple Dresses for Evenings

Purple Dresses for Evenings

1) The Summer Soirée Purple Dress

Inspired directly by the Princess's Wimbledon look, this purple sheath dress is perfect for summer events. With the asymmetrical neck and cap sleeves, it offers a balance of formality and comfort. The crepe fabric makes it ideal for outdoor parties or daytime weddings.

Summer Soirée Puprle Dress

2) The Regal Plum Gala Gown

For black-tie events, this floor-length gown in deep plum embodies royal elegance. With a fitted bodice and flowing maxi skirt, it creates a statuesque silhouette. The long sleeve and glitter fabric is perfect for evening events on colder days.

Regal Plum Gala Gown

Purple Dresses for Parties

1) The Cocktail Hour Purple Dress

For evening cocktail parties, this knee-length dress in purple captures the fun yet elegant side of royal style. With a slightly flared skirt and faux-wrap design, it offers a modern take on classic cocktail attire. 

Cocktail Hour Puprle Dress

2) The Garden Party Purple Print Dress

For daytime events like garden parties or christenings, this flowing purple chiffon dress captures the love of feminine, floral-inspired looks. With a soft A-line silhouette and delicate floral embroidery, it's both romantic and refined. 

light purple print floral maxi

Purple Dresses for Weddings

1) The Chic Lavender Midi

This lavender midi dress with short sleeves is perfect for a semi-formal or daytime wedding. Its rich colour adds interest to a classic silhouette, embodying confidence and sophistication. More lavender dresses, click here

Chic Lavender Midi

2) The Dark Purple Dress with Pockets

For countryside or rustic weddings, this purple dress combines luxury with vibrancy. This midi dress with short sleeves is versatile and ethereal - a great option for a purple wedding guest dress.

pretty EVIE Dark Purple

Purple Dresses for Back-to-school

1) The Long Purple Prom Gown

Taking cues from the Princess's purple hue, this long gown features a ruched skirt and subtle draping. The rhinestone embellished neckline makes it more fancy for prom night. The color is bold enough to make a statement while remaining elegantly understated.

Fitted Purple Satin Gown

2) The Short Lilac HOCO Dress

For homecomings, this little lilac mini dress is in style. With a classic v-neckline, a wrap-look skirt and tiered ruffle detailing to the hemline, it's designed to turn heads. 

Short Lilac HOCO Dress

Purple Dresses for The Royal Ascot

The Royal Ascot High Low Dress

Royal Ascot calls for elegant daywear, and this purple dress with a high neckline answers the call perfectly. The dress features a subtle A-line silhouette and a modern asymmetrical shape. Don't forget a fabulous hat or fascinator to complete this quintessentially British look.

High-Low Midi Purple Dress

Purple Dresses for Weekend Brunch

The Weekend Brunch Lilac Wrap Dress

The Princess is known for her love of wrap dresses for less formal occasions. This lilac wrap dress is perfect for weekend brunches or casual daytime events. Its soft colour and comfortable style blend royal inspiration with everyday wearability.

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