On ‘The Color Purple’ Press Tour, Oprah Looks Amazing

The producer of the new “The Color Purple” film has found gorgeous ways to implement the color in almost every look this year

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Oprah Winfrey, one of the producers of the much-anticipated new ‘The Color Purple” film adaptation, has been wearing as much purple as she possibly can this year!

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Winfrey played the role of Sophia in the 1985 film adaptation and has kept the story close to her heart ever since. She and her stylist, Annabelle Harron, have found a variety of ways to implement purple into many of her outfits to promote the film, which will be in theaters on Christmas Day. Though not all of the outfits include purple, she still looked amazing in every one of her public appearances.

Recently she also opened up about her newly snatched figure and what she’s done to feel her best! Here are the television icon’s fabulous outfits from this year!

At ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’

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Look at that snatched waist! Oprah was photographed outside of ‘The Late Show’ with Stephen Colbert wearing this lilac ensemble, purple from head to toe!

Press Day in NYC

Oprah took to Instagram to give a rundown of her purple fit for a press day! She is wearing a beautiful Mazmara coat, a J. Crew purple top, Versace pants, and purple Stuart Weizman boots!

CinemaCon 2023

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Winfrey rocked her signature glasses and perfectly tailored purplish-gray pantsuit for one of the first promo events for “The Color Purple” at CinemaCon!

Louis Vuitton Cruise Show

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This striped tunic and matching pant outfit is to die for! Winfrey wore this fit for Louis Vuitton’s Cruise Show earlier this year.

2023 Essence Festival

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You can’t go wrong with silky pants, in Winfrey’s eyes! She wore this chic and relaxed fit to the 2023 Essence Festival.

“The 1619 Project” Premiere

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Sequins, sequins, and more sequins! Winfrey strutted on the carpet for “The 1619 Project” in this brown sequin pantsuit.

Kering Caring for Women Dinner

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Winfrey was snapped by paparazzi leaving the Kering Caring for Women Dinner wearing this beautiful purple dress!

“Building the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier” Book Discussion

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One thing about Winfrey — she’s going to wear a pantsuit! This Columbia blue moment for her book discussion was everything!

2023 AFI Fest

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Winfrey’s favorite color besides purple this year? White! She rocked this flowy, grayish-white pantsuit to the 2023 AFI Fest.

Oprah Hosts Event For ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’

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The legendary talk show host switched it up during promo time to wear this fitted brown dress with matching boots and accessories for a hosting gig!

Oprah and Fantasia Barrino at Variety Power of Women

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We love a good suit moment! Winfrey wore this lilac sequin suit by Dries Van Noten for Variety Power of Women.

2023 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

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The Color Purple producer wore this stunning purple sequin gown by Dolce & Gabbana for the 2023 Academy Museum Gala!

ELLE’s 2023 Women in Hollywood Celebration

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Winfrey loves a sequin moment, huh? She wore this black sequin Ralph Lauren suit with purple heels and other purple details for ELLE’s 2023 Women in Hollywood Celebration.

“The Color Purple” Premiere

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Winfrey was absolutely snatched in this purple Dolce & Gabbana gown for ‘The Color Purple” premiere in Los Angeles.

Danielle Brooks and Oprah at THR Presents Live: “The Color Purple”

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Winfrey stayed true to her purple by wearing this pastel sweater underneath her white pantsuit!

Empire State Building Ceremonial Lighting

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Winfrey wore this lovely lilac Adam Lippes top and pants combo, Stuart Weitman heels, and multicolored Oscar de la Renta coat to the Empire State Building’s Ceremonial Lighting this December.

Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery Ceremony

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Winfrey was honored with a portrait by the Smithsonian this month and wore this adorable white dress with matching boots! In the portrait, she is wearing a Christian Siriano gown.

“The Color Purple” Screening in Washington D.C.

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Okay, three-piece suit! Winfrey popped out in this lovely purple ensemble for “The Color Purple” screening in Washington D.C.

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