Whether you follow the trends stringently or have simply bought something in the last three months, chances are that you now have something burgundy in your wardrobe. If you didn't before, that is. This leads me to the very important point of discussing all the incredible pieces, shapes and colours that go with burgundy best.
While there are some shades that come and go, burgundy has risen in the ranks and been giving the shades du jour—which includes chocolate brown and powder pink—a run for their money over the past few weeks and, dare I say, even surpassing them in popularity. Elegant, timeless and more versatile that it might initially appear, I'm excited the colour is finally getting the attention it has long deserved.
I've always had a penchant for deep red colours. I am blonde and very pale, and I found they complimented my colouring nicely. That said, I've always thought it was one of those Holy Grail colours that everyone looks great in, and now that it's, well, everywhere, this is being proved out day over on my Instagram feed.
However, for those new to the hue, you might be wondering what to wear with your freshly acquired burgundy piece. I actually had a text from my mum this past weekend saying, "I just bought a gorgeous burgundy jumper. What on earth do I wear with it?"
Going beyond jeans, I proceeded to tell her the colours I feel go best with burgundy, which gave me an idea. Perhaps everyone else would like to know which colours go with burgundy to make incorporating the elegant shade into their looks much easier. Having sourced reference imagery to back up my suggestions, below are the seven colours I think make burgundy look even chicer—if that's even possible.
7 Chic Colours That Go With Burgundy
1. Navy
Style Notes: While light blue tones create a very chic contrast to rich burgundy, I've noticed more and more fashion people wearing their pieces with equally deep navy.
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This cashmere knit features on all of our editors' wish lists.
Such a great shape and the trending corduroy fabric makes it feel even more fitting for winter wear.
The bag brand Parisians and Londoners can't get enough of.
H&M's tailored trousers never let us down.
2. Brown
Style Notes: As we've clarified, brown is also trending in a big way this season. And, handily, it looks incredibly elevated when paired with burgundy.
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Fresh from the runway, this style is selling out quick.
An icon.
This dreamy Dôen lace-trim satin mini is the perfect in-between shade bridging both brown and burgundy hues.
I can't stop thinking about these boots.
3. Ecru
Style Notes: While ecru and cream will loan their sophisticated prowess to any colour, there's something about this combination of light and dark that feels so high end and luxe.
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This has a charming, could-be-vintage quality.
A great cold-weather dress option.
An easy way to add some burgundy into your day-to-day looks.
The scarf blouse and cord trousers feel especially apt for London winter.
4. Grey
Style Notes: Burgundy might be on the red spectrum, but it typically has a cooler undertone, which, in turn, means it looks supremely chic with grey tones. But don't just take it from me—every stylish celebrity has been wearing grey and burgundy this season.
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A knit you'll wear every winter.
I own two of these scarves and they're incredibly soft.
I am shocked this is still in stock.
A pencil skirt is quickly becoming one of the most underrated and sensual silhouettes to own.
5. Khaki
Style Notes: Burgundy might be versatile but I wouldn't describe it as a neutral. That said, it does pair very well with shades that fall into that category—even tones like olive and khaki which are on the peripheral.
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Glossed burgundy looks so fashionable, especially in this satin material.
The chicest way to wear the colour is through the Saint Laurent Le 5 À 7—I don't make the rules.
A delicious mulberry cardigan, especially with a delicate boat-neck shape, is such a wise investment.
The perfect tailored trouser doesn't exi...
6. Camel
Style Notes: Both known for their expensive-looking qualities, camel and burgundy were always going to work well together. You can even break it up like Abi Marvel with fresh flashes of white and it'll still feel opulent.
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Silk trousers are such a staple in any well-edited wardrobe.
No one will believe this camel coat came from the high street.
I love this slouchy shape.
Style with ballet flats, sling backs and moto boots—every shoe will work with this beautiful style.
7. Black
Style Notes: While I don't subscribe to the notion that brown and black shouldn't be worn together, I do understand the hesitation that some still feel towards the combo. Burgundy, however, makes for an excellent stand in.
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The cutest burgundy knit on the market.
This scarf coat is stunning in real life.
The sweetest calf-grazing and berry-hued skirt.
Simple but so sleek.
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