Lilac Coat and Purple Blouse

I wrote recently about the "colour of the year," ultra violet, and it has inspired me to look for two of my favourite shades, lilac and purple. Ultra violet itself is close to cobalt blue, a colour which does little for me. But it's easy enough to find shades that suit you, for any colour. And ice-cream colours of all hues are big news for spring.
If you're a lilac lover, it's not always an easy colour to find, except in bridesmaid's and prom dresses, and occasionally sportswear. So I jumped on this lilac coat from Marks and Spencer when I saw it, even though I don't really need another coat.

This one is a size 12 and I would advise sizing down, unless you like the big cocoon look. I prefer my coats a little more tailored. It feels very soft and luxurious, as if it has cashmere, but in fact it's 52% wool and 48% polyester.

I'm wearing the coat with a purple blouse, also from Marks and Spencer;  it has a drape shoulder detail which I was mistakenly wearing at the front. It's a detail I could have done without, as I would have preferred to wear a scarf or necklace  (it's not a very flattering neckline on an over-45s woman) but with the shoulder detail, it would have looked over-the-top.  I also wore my silver pleather pencil skirt and silver shoes, last seen here. Lilac goes especially well with grey and silver.

My tights are silver lurex, which is a bit of fun. Below: look no hands! I had draped the coat over my shoulder but it looks as if I'm wearing it and my hands have disappeared.

My hunger for purple is assuaged; I found a couple of pieces in Marks and Spencer yesterday and I'm still looking for boots and a bag  (let me know if you see something!).

Sharing this post with: Visible Monday at Not Dead Yet Style, Catherine at Not Dressed As Lamb;  Fake It Until You Make It at Fake Fabulous, Creative Mondays at Claire Justine, Spread the Kindness at Shelbee on the Edge, Emma at Stylesplash, Jess at Elegantly Dressed and Stylish, Fabulous Friday at A Pocketful of Polka Dots,Fancy Friday at Nancy's Fashion Style and Top of the World Style at High Latitude Style

OUTFIT DETAILS

Coat, Marks and Spencer;  blouse, Marks and Spencer;  skirt, Next;  shoes, Asos;  tights, Gipsy.

Join me on Thursday for the latest installment in the Birthstone of the Month series: the amethyst. It goes well with these colours!

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