Two hot colors stood out in Oscar gowns this year.

First, we saw a bevy of ladies in the color purple: Mila Kunis in lavender Elie Saab, Natalie Portman in violet Rodarte, Cate Blanchett in pale lilac Givenchy Haute Couture and Scarlett Johansson in plum Dolce & Gabanna.

And then we saw Jennifer Hudson wow everyone with her tangerine Atelier Versace.

Today’s VPOD combines the best of these two color worlds into one fantastic daywear outfit.

Designed by Yves Saint Laurent, this set pairs a longer skirt with a men’s style cardigan but injects plenty of feminine energy with fleur de lis decoration and a tasseled cord belt. It’s the perfect weight for this transitional time between seasons and it’s a fine way to add some color under the remaining gray skies we’ll see in March.

What a delightful purple find for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Quintessentia. | Discovered at TheFind.com.

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