Who says office outfits have to be black, navy or grey?

If there’s one thing I’ve always believed, it’s that getting dressed for work should be something you look forward to. And sometimes, all it takes is a little colour.

As someone who grew up in a hot, humid country, wearing colourful outfits year-round has always been second nature to me. After moving to England, I noticed how often darker, neutral colours dominate everyday wardrobes, especially in the colder months.

But I’ve never believed that colour should be reserved for spring and summer.

Today’s outfit is all about how to wear lilac and purple to work, combining different shades of the same colour family to create an elegant, polished and confident office look.

How to Style Lilac and Purple for Work

One of my favourite ways to wear colour to the office is through tonal dressing.

Tonal dressing means combining different shades of the same colour to create a coordinated outfit without everything having to match perfectly.

For this look, I paired a blouse with culottes in complementary lilac and purple tones.

What I love about this colour combination is how the softer lilac balances the richer purple, creating an outfit that feels colourful without losing that polished, corporate-chic finish.

It’s a simple way to introduce colour into your workwear wardrobe while keeping your outfit sophisticated and put-together.

Blouse: Brooks Brother | Similar: Here Here Here||Culotte: Asos | Similar: Here || Heel: Next | Similar: Here

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