How to Wear Burgundy: 5 Easy Ways to Style This Winter Color

Burgundy is the color of the season. It is rich, warm and looks expensive, but it can feel tricky to style if you usually wear black and neutrals.

Here is how to wear burgundy step by step, using real outfits from women on Instagram. Each photo has numbered labels so you can see exactly how each look comes together.

Quick answer: Start with one burgundy piece like a blazer or pants, pair it with white, navy, gray or light blue, and once you feel confident, try a full burgundy outfit.

Step 1: Start With a Burgundy Blazer

1Black sunglasses2Burgundy blazer3White tee4Black bag

A burgundy blazer is the easiest way to try this color. Wear it over a plain white tee and it instantly looks polished. Black accessories keep it simple.

Step 2: Try Burgundy Pants for Work

1Striped top2Navy blazer3Burgundy pants4Pink flats

Burgundy pants with a navy blazer and a striped top is a smart office outfit. Navy and burgundy are a classic pair, and the stripes keep it from feeling too serious.

Step 3: Pair Burgundy With Light Blue

1Burgundy turtleneck2Light blue coat3Burgundy bag4Burgundy trousers5Heels

Light blue and burgundy look amazing together. A long sky blue coat over a burgundy outfit feels fresh, bright and very chic in winter.

Step 4: Go Head to Toe Burgundy

1Burgundy blouse2Burgundy pants3Colorful clutch4Strappy heels

A full burgundy outfit looks bold and elegant. Wearing one color from top to bottom also makes you look taller. Add a fun bag to break it up.

Step 5: Wear a Burgundy Sweater With Boots

1Burgundy cardigan2Gray shorts3Burgundy bag4Tall black boots

For casual days, a burgundy sweater or cardigan with gray shorts or a skirt and tall boots is cute and easy. Burgundy and gray are a soft, pretty combo.

Burgundy Mistakes to Avoid

• Pairing burgundy with bright red. The two shades can clash.
• Wearing too many dark colors at once. Add white, cream or light blue.
• Picking a burgundy that is too purple for your skin. Hold it near your face before you buy.
• Forgetting texture. Mix knits, wool and leather so a burgundy outfit looks rich.

FAQs

What colors go with burgundy?

White, cream, navy, gray, camel, light blue and pink all look great with burgundy.

Is burgundy in style for winter?

Yes. Burgundy is one of the most popular colors this winter.

Can you wear burgundy and black together?

Yes. Black and burgundy look chic and moody, especially in the evening.

What shoes go with a burgundy outfit?

Black, brown, nude or pink shoes all work well.

Make Burgundy Your New Neutral

Burgundy is easier to wear than it looks. Start with one piece, pair it with colors you already own and build up to a head to toe look.

More ideas: See my burgundy outfits, these burgundy coat outfits and my burgundy nails.