Purple stripes on a dress feel more modern and less predictable than many other stripe combinations. The stripes might be thin and numerous or bold and widely spaced. Vertical stripes create length. Horizontal stripes create width which is why the placement matters as much as the stripe itself. Some dresses feature colour blocking where stripes change direction or width creating visual interest and movement. The base colour might be white or cream creating contrast or another shade of purple creating subtlety. The silhouette usually stays simple because stripes provide all the visual information needed. A-line cuts. Fitted bodices. Wrap styles. These are the purple striped dresses that work for casual and smart occasions depending on the fabric and cut.