Purple prom dresses with sparkle and soft lilac
Our purple prom dress options split into two camps, deep violet that sparkles and pale lilac or lavender that doesn’t. Put one of each on and you’ll know which is you in about a minute.
Dancing in violet lurex
The violet styles are a knit with lurex, which means metallic thread runs all through the fabric and catches every light on the dance floor. Both hug the body. The short one covers your arms to the wrist, and with seamless underwear the knit lies smooth from shoulder to hem. Wear black ankle boots or black pumps, and that’s the outfit.
The violet midi is the purple prom dress to pick if you’d like your knees covered and still want to sparkle from across the gym. It’s a stretchy knit. You can sit through the dinner part of the night, then dance through the rest without tugging at anything.
Jewelry? Barely any. A couple of silver rings or one thin bracelet. The fabric’s already doing a lot.
If violet is your color all year round, our purple for other nights is worth a look.
Lilac for a softer prom look
A lilac prom dress is quieter, and people will still notice it, since hardly anyone else shows up in lilac. Ours is satin, a wrap mini in polyester with elastane, with long sleeves and a V-neck that you can adjust a little when you tie it. It’s a summer style, so start looking early if that’s the one you want.
Lavender velvet is the other way to go. It’s a midi, sleeved to the wrist, with a leg slit that opens on every step toward the dance floor, and the soft color makes the slit feel less bold. Then there’s the lilac pleated midi. Tiny folds that swing every time you move, which is exactly what you want at a dance. Wash pleats inside out, then hang the dress so the folds fall straight while it dries.
Silver goes with all three. So do nude heels, or thin-strapped sandals if the night’s warm. Finally, if lavender is what you’re after, we also have lavender looks for prom night on their own page, and every other color is in the rest of our prom styles.
Frequently asked questions
Will a purple prom dress look good in photos?
Violet lurex shines with a flash. Lilac looks fresh in daylight and goes well with fair skin.
How should the violet mini fit?
Close to the body. Measure your bust and hips and check them against the size table, from XS up to XL.
Can I iron the lurex?
Only if you must, through a cloth and on the lowest setting. Wash it cool in a mesh bag and don’t wring it out afterward.
What do I wear over violet when it’s chilly?
A short jacket in faux leather. It looks great with the sparkle, and you can toss it on a chair during the slow dance.
