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5 Ways to Style Burgundy This Fall

Chic knits, cream layers, tailored separates, a chocolate dress and weekend denim: five beautiful ways to wear burgundy this fall.

Kendra in a long burgundy coat and ribbed turtleneck with cream wide-leg trousers and a burgundy handbag on an autumn street
Digitally created styling inspiration. Curated shopping finds may be similar alternatives, not the exact items pictured.

Burgundy can feel wonderfully expressive without taking over an outfit. Your starting point might be a soft knit, a tailored coat or a favorite handbag. In the opening look, a burgundy coat and turtleneck frame cream wide-leg trousers for a bright, polished contrast. The five outfits below explore different moods from the Pin—adapt them to your wardrobe, your weather and your day.

01

Chic & Feminine — a burgundy knit with chocolate trousers

Pair a burgundy knit with chocolate-brown tailored trousers for a rich, softly tonal combination. In this look, the folded off-the-shoulder neckline balances the clean line of the trousers.

Try a V-neck knit as an alternative if you prefer more coverage or a neckline that layers easily. A small front tuck, a simple belt and a burgundy handbag keep the focus on the warm colors.

Kendra in a burgundy off-the-shoulder knit with chocolate wide-leg trousers and a burgundy chain-strap handbag
Chic & Feminine — a soft burgundy neckline meets chocolate tailoring.

02

Casual & Classic — cream knitwear and a burgundy scarf

A cream sweater makes an inviting backdrop for a burgundy scarf. Add brown trousers and a shoulder bag, and a familiar neutral outfit takes on a distinctly autumn mood.

Let the scarf sit loosely around your neck rather than hiding the knit completely. Sunglasses and small gold-tone hoops finish the look without competing with the color contrast.

Kendra in a cream sweater and brown trousers with a burgundy scarf, shoulder bag and sunglasses
Casual & Classic — a burgundy scarf brings warmth to cream knitwear.

03

Work Ready — burgundy tailored separates

A burgundy blazer with trousers in the same color family creates a long, polished line. A simple top underneath keeps the combination calm, whether you're heading to the office or meeting someone for coffee.

The shades don't need to match perfectly. Keep the fit comfortable through the shoulders and waist, and choose shoes that suit your day. Beige dress pants are a lighter alternative if you want to break up the burgundy rather than wear it head to toe.

Kendra carrying a coffee in a burgundy blazer, matching wide-leg trousers and burgundy top with a structured handbag
Work Ready — burgundy tailoring with a simple, coordinated finish.

04

Elevated & Cozy — a chocolate dress under a burgundy coat

Layer a burgundy coat over a chocolate knit dress for a warm, softly textured fall outfit. The coat frames the darker dress, while knee-high boots keep the silhouette balanced for cooler days.

A belt can define the waist if you like a little more shape. Keep jewelry delicate and check the dress length with your own boots—the editorial is a starting point, not a fixed formula.

Kendra in a belted chocolate knit dress under a burgundy long coat with knee-high boots and a burgundy handbag
Elevated & Cozy — chocolate knitwear framed by a burgundy coat.

05

Weekend Chic — blue jeans with a touch of burgundy

For an easy weekend combination, pair blue wide-leg jeans with a burgundy camisole and a soft cream cardigan. Denim relaxes the richer shade, while the light knit adds a gentle contrast.

Finish with a burgundy handbag or shoes if you want to repeat the color. Choose a jean length that works with your footwear and a cardigan you can comfortably slip on and off as the day warms up.

Kendra in blue wide-leg jeans, a burgundy camisole and cream cardigan carrying a burgundy handbag
Weekend Chic — relaxed denim, a cream layer and a touch of burgundy.

The Burgundy shopping edit

Curated alternatives for these outfit ideas—not verified exact items pictured. Check each listing's color, fabric and fit before buying.

Make the inspiration your own

Start with the outfit that fits your week, then borrow the colors and details that feel most like you. For more burgundy layers and accessories, explore our original Burgundy Fall lookbook alongside the shopping edit above.

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