Many suits claim to be "purple" but are actually plum or burgundy or even blue-ish. This suit is TRUE PURPLE. My son originally bought it for a Joker Costume - but it was so well made that he actually also ended up wearing it as an eye-popping suit to numerous events. We were not expecting such good quality for the price. (Obviously, for this price, the material is synthetic and not wool or silk.) But for something fun and well-made in stand-out-from-the-crowd attire, this works well. My son pairs it with Robert Graham print shirts and always gets noticed and complimented when he wears it!