I was a little sceptical about the purple, but I must say I was pleasantly suprised! Its a regal, deep purple. The dress for me ran a little large. I ordered down a size. I wore it for a mother of the bride dress and I felt amazing in it. its comfortable and not restricitve at all. I had to iron it, because it came wrinkled, but once it was ironed it was amazing. Great long length. Im 5' 9" and wore a 1 1/2" heel and it was just dusting the floor. Highly recommeneded....picture doesnt do it justice at all.