Think purple's just for winter? Think again. Here is how to wear it all year round!

Purple has long had a bit of a seasonal identity crisis. Too rich for summer, too bold for autumn, often pigeonholed as a wintry accent against all that black and navy. But this spring, something has shifted.

Purple isn't just turning up - it's staying put.

It helps that our collective palette is finally loosening up. After years of beige, greige and other neutral shades, colour now feels more like a pleasant change than something to be cautious about.

Purple, once weighed down by royal connotations and Cadbury comparisons, now feels oddly calming - maybe even grounding. It whispers femininity without being sugary, polish without being stiff. In other words: it's grown up.

So how do you wear it now? The trick is to treat it like a neutral. Pair lilac with camel, plum with denim and violet with white. Layering different tones works, too. The key is texture and tone, not perfection.

Because really, nothing says modern confidence like a pop of unexpected colour that doesn't need an excuse.