Sparkly purple dresses, one mini and one midi in lurex
Our sparkly purple dress comes in two lengths, a mini and a midi, and both shine because of lurex thread in the knit. Same round neck, same long sleeves. So the choice is really about your legs and your plans.
The purple mini for a club birthday
It shimmers whenever you move. Our cut follows the body, the neck is round and your arms are covered, which feels good on a cold night out. We’d send it to a New Year’s party, a birthday at a club or a prom. Wear seamless underwear, because fitted lurex knit shows every line.
What goes over it? A short faux-leather jacket. Black heeled ankle boots or pumps finish things off, and they’ll survive a wet sidewalk better than sandals. The fabric already sparkles, so small silver hoops or one thin bracelet are enough.
The midi for a dinner that lasts
Longer hem, calmer mood. This one is just as fitted, but the knit stretches, so sitting through three courses and then dancing isn’t a problem. It’s our pick for a New Year’s dinner or an anniversary. Silver or graphite sandals look right, along with a small clutch.
Pull your hair back. That round neck and the line of your shoulders deserve to be seen. On a cold night a black coat goes over it, and matte tights in nude or thin black calm the shine down a little. Glossy tights would be too much next to metallic thread.
Black, grey and silver beside purple lurex
Purple gets along with black and grey. That makes shoes, coats and bags easy, since you probably own them already. For jewelry we’d stay with silver. Is there a wrong color to put with it? Nothing forbidden, but a second bright shade competes with the sparkle, and one loud thing per outfit is plenty.
Both are close cuts, so sizing takes five minutes of careful measuring. Check bust and hips for the mini, and add the waist for the midi. Write the numbers down before you order. We make each sparkly purple dress in XS to XL, and XS is about a US 2.
Frequently asked questions
Will the lurex survive washing?
Yes, if you’re kind to it. Use cool water and no bleach, don’t wring it out, and lay it out flat, away from sunlight, until it’s dry.
Can I iron a lurex dress?
Only if you must. Set the iron as low as it goes and press through a cloth.
Mini or midi for prom?
The mini is the one we’d dance in. Go for the midi if your evening is mostly seated or you’d like your knees covered.
What if I want purple without sparkle, or sparkle in another color?
Plain shades are on our purple page and short ones under purple minis. Other metallic knits sit with the full lurex lineup and mid-calf shimmer.
