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'The Color Purple': 9 Chic Outfit Ideas For Opening Day

As the film graces theaters on December 25, we've rounded up outfit inspiration for its debut.
'The Color Purple': 9 Chic Outfit Ideas For Opening Day
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By Jennifer Ford · Updated January 4, 2024
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It’s common to see movie-goers dressed up in spirited outfits to celebrate the premiere of the biggest films. In 2018, we showed up to theaters dressed in African-inspired fashion to celebrate the release of Black Panther. Similarly, earlier this month, we wore silver ensembles to watch Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé on the big screen. Now that Christmas day is approaching, it can only mean one thing: It’s time to prepare your best purple outfits. 

The Color Purple, a movie musical and adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by the same title, will hit theaters on December 25. So, whether you’re a fan of the book or simply excited about the film’s debut, it’s time to start planning your opening day fit. To help you get started, we’ve curated a list of outfit ideas. From purple statement dresses to chic jumpsuits, we’ve got you covered.

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01 Mango Belt Long Jumpsuit
Available at Mango
100 Shop Now
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02 Bronx And Banco Stella One Shoulder Jumpsuit
Available at Revolve
560 Shop Now
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03 White + Warren Midi Dress
Available at Revolve
345 Shop Now
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04 Retrofête Genevieve Dress
Available at Shopbop
489 Originally $698 Shop Now
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05 Mango Back Detail Satin Dress
Available at Mango
130 Shop Now
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06 Elliatt Carolyn Dress
Available at Revolve
290 Shop Now
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07 Pistola Grover Button-Front Utility Jumpsuit
Available at Neiman Marcus
168 Shop Now
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08 LaQuan Smith Paillette Turtleneck Top
Available at Nordstrom
417 Originally $695 Shop Now
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09 Beatrice .B Met Faux Leather Trousers
Available at Anthropologie
200 Originally $325 Shop Now

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