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What to Wear with Lavender Dress
Lavender dress goes best with black, brown or white shoes. Black is a neutral, so it lets lavender be the accent without clashing.
Outfits
Ways to wear lavender dress
Different ways to wear lavender dress: all-neutral, with an accent colour, tonal or layered, depending on what the piece allows.
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Smart casual · One accent colour
Smart casual · One accent colour
Business · One accent colour
Smart casual · Layered
Piece by piece
Best colours for each part of the outfit
Shoes
- black · Black is a neutral, so it lets lavender be the accent without clashing.
- brown · Brown is a neutral, so it lets lavender be the accent without clashing.
- white · White is a neutral, so it lets lavender be the accent without clashing.
Jackets and coats
- black · Black is a neutral, so it lets lavender be the accent without clashing.
- brown · Brown is a neutral, so it lets lavender be the accent without clashing.
- charcoal · Charcoal is a neutral, so it lets lavender be the accent without clashing.
The piece
How to choose and wear a dress
A simple day dress, knee to midi length. One piece that makes a whole outfit, and changes character completely with the shoes and layer you add.
How to choose
- A shape that marks the waist (A-line, fit-and-flare, belted) works on most builds.
- Fabrics with some weight hang better and crease less.
- Black, navy and a deep colour you love before prints.
Common mistakes
- ✕Too many accessories on a patterned dress.
- ✕A long cardigan that hides the shape.
- ✕The same sandals for day and a formal evening.
Care: Follow the fabric; hang to keep the shape, steam out creases.
In a capsule: One dress covers work, dinner and weekends with three pairs of shoes.
The details
Shoes & layers and fabric
What makes the colours above look deliberate.
- Shoes & layers
- Knee to midi length: sneakers for day, heels or ankle boots to dress it up.
- Fabric
- The same lavender in a different weight: cotton, silk or jersey for summer, knit or wool blends for winter.
Avoid
What not to wear with lavender dress
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Lavender dress: quick answers
What colour shoes go with lavender dress?
The best shoe colours to wear with a lavender dress are black, brown and white. Black is a neutral, so it lets lavender be the accent without clashing. Dark brown, tan, grey and cream also work.
What colour jackets and coats go with lavender dress?
The best jacket colours to wear with a lavender dress are black, brown and charcoal. Black is a neutral, so it lets lavender be the accent without clashing. Camel, dark brown, grey and khaki also work. Be careful with light blue: a denim jacket is more casual than a dress, so the pairing only works in a deliberately mixed outfit. Colour-wise it works: lavender and light blue can work together if a neutral anchors the outfit.
Can you wear lavender dress to the office?
Yes. A reliable office combination is lavender dress, black ankle boots. Black is a neutral, so it lets lavender be the accent without clashing.
When should you wear lavender dress?
Lavender dress works all year round. Lavender itself reads as a spring/summer colour, so it looks most natural then.
How should dress fit?
Knee to midi length: sneakers for day, heels or ankle boots to dress it up.
What are the most common mistakes with dress?
Too many accessories on a patterned dress; A long cardigan that hides the shape; The same sandals for day and a formal evening.
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