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On Friday We Wear Purple

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This Friday August 29th is Wear It Purple Day, where LGBT supporters wear purple to recognise sexuality and gender diverse queer youth, and make a visible stand against bullying and discrimination.

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In preparation for Wear It Purple Day, here’s are some examples of flawless purple looks to give you some outfit inspiration!

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Barney the Dinosaur flaunts a daring shade on the magenta side of the purple spectrum, boldly contrasted with bright green on the abdomen and vibrant yellow toenails.

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Tinky Winky is also no stranger to power clashing, rocking an all-over violet paired with his signature red handbag. For the fearless, don some one-of-a-kind headgear to really stand out.

jeffJeff goes for a classic look with a chic turtleneck alongside black slacks- a wardrobe staple- and matching shiny black shoes. This purple player certainly isn’t dozing off when it comes to style!

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Of course, no purple style guide could be complete without the man who invented the hue: Prince himself. I wasn’t alive when ‘Purple Rain’ came out but I’m fairly certain the colour didn’t exist before then. It just sprouted from his bouffant in the middle of a guitar solo. On the ‘Purple Rain’ album cover Prince sports a purple suit accentuated by a a white frilled blouse with a high collar. Bonus points for matching motorbike and smoke machine.

Find out more about Wear It Purple on their website.

Sophie Joske

Image: YAY Media

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