ROMINAH: BURGUNDY IS COMING FOR YOUR WARDROBE How to Wear Autumn's Most Luxurious Colour.

BURGUNDY IS COMING FOR YOUR WARDROBE How to Wear Autumn's Most Luxurious Colour.

There is always one colour that arrives in autumn and suddenly makes everything else in your wardrobe feel slightly less exciting. This season, that colour is burgundy. Deep, rich and somewhere between red wine, oxblood and black cherry, burgundy has the drama of red without needing to shout. It can look romantic, powerful, classic or incredibly modern depending on how you style it. And the best part? You don't need to replace your wardrobe to wear it. One burgundy coat, handbag, shoe, knit—or even lipstick—can completely transform clothes you already own.

Start with the burgundy coat if you're ready to make an entrance. Black and camel coats will always have their place, but a beautifully tailored wine-coloured coat brings instant richness to autumn dressing. Wear it over an all-black outfit for drama, cream knitwear for softness or chocolate-brown trousers for a luxurious tonal combination. Keep the silhouette clean and let the colour become the statement.

For an easier introduction, invest in a burgundy handbag. This may be one of the most versatile ways to wear the shade because burgundy behaves almost like a neutral. It works beautifully with camel, navy, grey, cream, chocolate, denim and black. Imagine a camel coat, cream knit, chocolate trousers and one structured burgundy bag—the outfit immediately looks more considered without becoming complicated.

Then come the shoes. Burgundy loafers, pointed pumps, ankle boots or knee-high boots can give even familiar outfits a new personality. Try burgundy loafers with charcoal trousers and a white shirt, or an oxblood boot underneath a cream knit dress. If you usually default to black footwear, burgundy provides the same sophistication with far more visual interest.

Burgundy knitwear is where the colour becomes cosy. A fine-gauge merino turtleneck underneath a blazer can look exceptionally polished, while a chunky wine-coloured knit with tailored trousers creates an effortless weekend look. Pair burgundy with camel for warmth, charcoal for sophistication, navy for something unexpected or cream for beautiful contrast. Add gold jewellery and suddenly the simplest knit becomes the centre of the outfit.

And yes, you can wear burgundy with burgundy. Tonal dressing is one of the easiest ways to make colour look expensive. The trick is not matching everything perfectly. Combine slightly different depths—perhaps a wine knit, oxblood leather trousers and a darker burgundy handbag. Different textures prevent the outfit from looking flat and give the colour dimension.

If a head-to-toe burgundy look feels too much, follow the one-piece rule. Choose one hero item and keep everything else restrained. A burgundy handbag with camel tailoring. Burgundy boots with an all-black outfit. A wine-coloured knit underneath a cream coat. One intentional dose can have more impact than wearing the trend everywhere at once.

Beauty is where burgundy becomes irresistible. Burgundy lipstick can transform a simple autumn outfit into a complete look. Deep wine, berry, black cherry and oxblood shades bring instant drama, particularly when paired with luminous skin, softly defined brows and minimal eye makeup. If a full matte lip feels too intense, try a sheer berry stain or glossy wine tint instead.

Then take the colour to your nails. Deep wine nails are autumn's answer to summer's pale pinks and bright shades. Short, beautifully shaped nails painted in glossy burgundy can look incredibly sophisticated, while a deeper almost-black cherry creates a more dramatic evening feel. The beauty of burgundy nails is that they work with practically everything in an autumn wardrobe.

The secret, however, is knowing which colours make burgundy look its most luxurious. Burgundy + cream feels elegant and feminine. Burgundy + camel looks rich and timeless. Burgundy + chocolate brown creates depth. Burgundy + charcoal feels modern and powerful. Burgundy + navy is sophisticated and slightly unexpected. And burgundy + gold may be the easiest shortcut to autumn glamour.

Don't overlook denim either. A simple pair of dark jeans, white shirt, burgundy loafers and structured wine-coloured handbag can look effortlessly polished. Burgundy doesn't always need eveningwear or dramatic tailoring around it. Sometimes its greatest strength is making ordinary clothes look more interesting.

Most importantly, don't buy burgundy simply because it's having a fashion moment. Choose the pieces that genuinely fit into your life. If you live in trainers, perhaps start with a burgundy sneaker rather than an impractical heel. If you carry one handbag every day, make that your statement. If you rarely experiment with clothing colour, begin with lipstick or nails.

Because great style isn't about collecting every trend.

It's about knowing which part of the trend belongs to you.