1. Stretch-Jersey Dress

Really make a statement in 2014’s colour of the year with a flippy mini dress. This stretch-jersey dress has an easy to wear design and can be dressed up or down. Team it with a blazer and brogues for a smart daytime look or glam it up with heels and cocktail jewellery at night. This particular dress by Splendid will set you back $160 but check your usual chain store suspects for more budget-friendly buys.

2. Knit Sweater

A playful purple sweater will inject some much needed colour into your winter wardrobe. Wear one with distressed denim for a casual look or dress it up with a grey wool skirt. This sweater by Chinti and Parker will burn a hole in your pocket at $460 but you can find more affordable purple sweaters at Nasty Gal and Old Navy.

3. A-line Skirt

This A-line skirt comes in a punchy purple-fuchsia hue. Wear it with a button up shirt, short wool coat, and polished loafers for a retro-inspired look. This skirt is by Diane von Furstenberg so will set you back a couple of hundred dollars. For more budget friendly buys, check out stores like ASOS and Dorothy Perkins.

4. Chunky Chain Necklace

Accessories are a great way of adding colour to an outfit, without going over the top. A chunky chain necklace, like this Topshop number, would make an on-trend addition to any outfit. It would look great worn with anything from a plain white t-shirt to a collared denim shirt.

5. Canvas Sneakers

Ditch the usual black and white sneakers and embrace a bit of colour. These classic Converse sneakers come in a punchy purple hue. They’d look great worn with a casual outfit of a slouchy sweater and skinny jeans.

6. Chain Shoulder Bag

A purple bag can be a chic addition to your outfit. Choose one in a sleek design and wear it with your daytime and nighttime outfits. This Proenza Schouler shoulder bag is very expensive at around $800 but you can find more budget-friendly buys by Steve Madden and JCPenney.

7. Backpack

This purple backpack is perfect for taking to school or on a day trip. It has a classic design and features a fun floral print on the front pocket. The purple colour is also guaranteed to make you stand out from the crowd. You can purchase one of these Mi-Pac backpacks for around $30 from ASOS.

8. Lipstick

Are you fond of bold makeup looks? Then try a punchy purple lipstick on for size. Check out this Topshop lipstick in ‘Straight Ace’ for only $16. Also check out Lime Crime and Yves Saint Laurent for more purple lipsticks.

9. Barette

Add the subtlest hint of colour to your look with a purple hair accessory. This sleek metal barette is by Sylvain Le Hen and comes in a rich purple hue. You can also find purple hair accessories by American Apparel and Nordstrom.

10. Rubber Watch

A sporty watch is bound to add some athletic-inspired style to your outfit. This rubber watch by Nixon comes in a bright purple hue and would be a playful addition to your everyday outfits. Work a sport luxe vibe and wear it with a bomber jacket, skinny jeans, and sneakers.

11. Opaque Tights

Bright tights are a fun way to wear colour. These purple opaque tights would look great worn with patterned dresses and miniskirts. They’re $12 from Topshop and you can find similar coloured tights at American Apparel and Anthropologie.

These are just some ways to incorporate radiant orchid hues into your wardrobe. What do you think of 2014’s colour of the year? How would you incorporate this colour into your outfit?