Beaded Purple Prom Dress Ideas
Purple stands out in a sea of navy and red at prom, and it photographs well under both flash and colored lights. The Beaded Strap Dress is the lightest option to dance in, while the Fully Beaded Dress and the Heavily Beaded Dress give a dramatic shimmer for the grand entrance. Silver heels and a simple silver-tone cuff keep the focus on the color.
Heavily Beaded Shift Silhouettes in a Purple Beaded Dress
The Beaded Shift Dress, the Fully Beaded Dress, the Heavily Beaded Dress and the Elegant Beaded Dress follow the straight, dropped-waist line of the 1920s. That cut skims the body rather than hugging it, so it is comfortable for a long dinner and forgiving through the hips. Add a long faux pearl strand, a feathered headpiece and Mary Jane heels for a full flapper look.
Skin Tone and Makeup Tips for a Purple Beaded Dress
Purple flatters most skin tones, though the effect changes. On fair skin it looks dramatic, so a soft pink lip balances it; on olive skin it brings out green and gold flecks in the eyes; on deep skin it glows. Plum or berry lipstick ties the outfit together, and gold-tone jewelry warms the color while silver-tone cools it.
If you love the shade in a lighter flapper cut, compare our purple flapper dresses.
Purple Beaded Dress FAQ
What color shoes go with a purple dress?
Silver heels, black pumps and nude sandals are the safest. Gold heels work if your jewelry is gold-tone too, and a deep plum shoe makes a tonal look.
Is purple appropriate for a wedding guest?
Yes. Purple is a common choice for evening weddings and autumn ceremonies. Just check that it is not the bridal party color.
Are these dresses heavy?
The fully and heavily beaded styles have more weight than the Beaded Strap Dress. That weight helps the dress hang straight in the 1920s way.
How do I care for a beaded dress?
Spot-clean gently and avoid the washing machine. Store it folded flat in tissue rather than on a hanger.
