Trust Me—Slingbacks in This Trending Colour Will Go With Every Single Outfit You Own
Not flat and not black leather—burgundy slingbacks are suddenly all fashion people are wearing.
As party season approaches, I've been thinking carefully about the trends I can fold into my wardrobe to feel a little elevated for the festive period. My dresses and skirts are already sorted, but it’s the footwear section I’ve been most eager to revive. And after consulting a couple of my most stylish colleagues, I’ve landed on the chicest shoe I didn’t realise I needed. The consensus? Burgundy slingbacks.
A handful of trusted fashion friends have nudged me toward weaving a pair of rich, ruby-toned slingbacks into my winter rotation. Not only do they complement partywear shades—think blacks, greys and metallics—but the colour also works beautifully with every wash of denim (and as my team knows, I’m a jeans person through and through).
Sitting somewhere between classic black and statement red, burgundy feels interesting but not unfamiliar. It’s softer and less severe than jet black, yet it pairs just as easily with the darkest pieces in my wardrobe, adding depth and warmth rather than feeling heavy.
Whilst I'm approaching the purchase with my winter wardrobe in mind, this is a shoe that you can reach for well into spring and summer, styling elegantly with creams, beiges and soft pinks, and looking right at home with tonal red-on-red outfits for a chic, pulled-together finish.
Clearly, I’m not the only one catching on. I’ve spotted refined iterations at Mango, H&M and Zara, as well as elevated versions from designer favourites like Manolo Blahnik and Miu Miu.
Read on to discover my edit of the very best burgundy slingbacks available now.
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Natalie Munro is Who What Wear UK’s news writer and has worked in the fashion industry since she graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of the Arts London. Natalie’s experience in the industry spans journalistic and styling roles that have seen her work for publications including British Vogue, Conde Nast Traveller, Vogue Ukraine, AnOther Magazine and Elle UK.
With an interest in uncovering the latest fashion trends, Natalie takes a leading role in identifying news for Who What Wear UK. Reporting on a daily basis, Natalie focuses on trends on and off the runway, as well as street style and celebrity fashion. Natalie also creates content for Who What Wear’s social channels including TikTok and Instagram on a weekly basis.
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