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9 Best Purse Colors That Go With a Lilac & Lavender Dress

9 Best Purse Colors That Go With a Lilac & Lavender Dress

Are you looking for the perfect purse color to wear with your lilac or lavender dress? If so, look no further! In this article, you’ll find the best clutch bag suggestions for any occasion, whether for a wedding or a cocktail party.

For a more subtle yet elegant look, pair your lilac or lavender dress with a gold, silver, light blue, salmon, or purple purse. If you want something bolder, opt for an emerald green, navy blue, burgundy, or hot pink clutch bag instead.

Next, I’ll explain when to pick each one according to the occasion and your taste. Finally, I’ll share some tips on what jewelry, shoes, and nail polish to wear so that you can put together the perfect look!

What color purse goes with a lilac or lavender dress?

You are in the right place if you need to know what color purse goes with your lilac or lavender dress!

Before revealing which colors go best, remember that the occasion is always important. For example, if you’re a bridesmaid, it is best to opt for a clutch bag in a more neutral or less flashy color.

On the other hand, the time of the year should also influence your choice! For an event like a summer wedding, you can go bolder by picking a purse in a more vibrant and cheerful color.

Anyway, whatever the occasion, I’m sure you’ll find below all the inspiration you need to look your absolute best!

1. Gold

Whether for a wedding or an evening party, you can’t go wrong when pairing a lilac or lavender dress with a gold purse.

Perfect for bridesmaids, a gold clutch bag will give you an elegant and luxurious look while keeping the spotlight on your dress.

As for the other accessories, I would coordinate with gold jewelry and nude shoes. Indeed, a pair of nude strappy heeled sandals will be an excellent choice to lengthen your silhouette and make you look taller!

Lavender dress with a gold clutch bag
Closet da May

2. Silver

Are you going to be a bridesmaid and don’t want to take any chances? If so, one of the safest and most versatile ways to coordinate your look is with silver accessories.

A silver clutch bag will give you a sophisticated look, matching perfectly with your lilac or lavender dress. Plus, it will be subtle enough for when you’re with the bride, keeping the spotlight on your dress.

Since it goes with everything, you can wear it for any occasion, whether for a daytime wedding or a more glamorous evening party!

Tip: The choice between silver or gold accessories will depend mostly on your skin tone and hair color. Silver is best if you have a cool undertone or dark hair. On the other hand, if you have a warm undertone or blonde hair, opt for gold instead.

Lavender dress with a silver clutch bag
Closet da May

3. Green

If you’re looking for a classy accessory color that never goes out of style, you can’t go wrong by pairing your lilac or lavender dress with a green purse.

For a daytime party, pick a mint green clutch bag to keep your look soft and delicate. This one will be perfect to wear with a lighter lilac dress, especially if you’re attending a charming countryside wedding.

On the other hand, an emerald green clutch is another classic option that will look great with a darker lilac dress, especially for an evening party.

In both cases, you can pair it with gold accessories or jewelry with green details for an elegant and luxurious look.

If you also have doubts about your nails, check out my article with the best nail polish color suggestions for any occasion.

Lilac dress with a green clutch bag
Closet da May

4. Blue

Like green, another accessory color that always looks good with any dress is blue.

If you are looking for a lighter and more delicate look, ideal for an outdoor wedding in the warmer months, then a light blue or tiffany blue clutch bag will be perfect.

On the other hand, if the occasion is a more glamorous evening party, you can also wear a navy blue clutch.

In both cases, I would coordinate with jewelry with details in the same color, creating a sophisticated look.

Lavender dress with a blue clutch bag
Closet da May

5. Burgundy

If the occasion is a glamorous evening party, a burgundy clutch bag will be an excellent option to wear with your lilac or lavender dress.

This intense and powerful purse color will be perfect for a bolder evening look, matching incredibly well with a lilac dress in a darker shade.

However, keep in mind that this is a more eye-catching option, taking some of the attention away from your dress. If you’re a bridesmaid or want something more subtle, pick a clutch bag in a neutral or discreet color instead (such as silver or gold).

In this case, opt for gold accessories to keep your outfit warm and luxurious. On the other hand, you can also pick silvers shoes and earrings with burgundy details for a very sophisticated look.

Lilac dress with a burgundy clutch bag
Closet da May

6. Salmon

Warm days call for accessories in brighter colors, especially if the occasion is an outdoor event like a countryside wedding. As they are more informal, they will allow you to go bolder when choosing your outfit.

So, if you want to add more color to your look without creating too much contrast, a salmon (or even coral) clutch bag will be an elegant choice to pair with a lilac or lavender dress.

As for the other accessories, a salmon purse will go perfectly with nude nails, silver jewelry, and a pair of silver strappy sandals.

Lilac dress with a salmon clutch bag
Closet da May

7. Hot pink

This purse color is definitely for those who are not afraid to dare!

For a lilac dress in a darker shade, a hot pink clutch bag will be an excellent choice for a more feminine and romantic look. This glamorous combo will turn some heads and is perfect for a daytime wedding or a cocktail party.

You can pair it with jewelry in the same color for an exquisite look, wearing earrings with pink details. As for the nails, a red nail polish will be perfect for an even more daring and seductive look.

Lilac dress with a hot pink clutch bag
Closet da May

8. Lilac, lavender and purple

One of the safest ways to put together your outfit is to pick a purse in the same color as the dress. If you don’t want to risk it, this is the perfect option for a more subtle and delicate look.

However, if you are afraid that your outfit will look too monochromatic, you have two options: choose a clutch bag in a darker shade (purple included) or go bolder with your accessory choice.

For this, unless you are a bridesmaid, you can put together a very romantic evening look by opting for red nails, gold shoes, and earrings with black, green, or blue details.

Lilac dress with a lilac clutch bag
Closet da May
Lavender dress with purple clutch bag
Closet da May

9. Colorful

If you are not afraid of going bolder, you can add some fun to your outfit by picking a colorful clutch bag. This trendy purse option will look amazing with a lilac or lavender dress and is perfect for events like a summer wedding.

Considering this clutch is already eye-catching, I recommend picking something more subtle for the remaining accessories. For this, silver/gold jewelry and nude nails will be the best choice for an elegant look.

Lavender dress with a colorful clutch bag
Tania Bastos

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Featured image: Closet da May