Unlock the Power of Burgundy: Fall Color Combinations and Wardrobe Inspiration

When you are putting together your wardrobe, do you have a specific color in mind as your guide? I recently conducted a poll on social media asking women about their preferred color schemes when building their wardrobes.

Here are the results:

As you can see from the results, there’s a tie between cool colors like black, grey, navy, and white and earth tones like brown, burgundy, camel, and olive. However, the winner is the mixed colors, and I’m not surprised, as sometimes great style doesn’t always come in the color you love. Therefore, the style tends to win over color.

Using a color scheme to build your wardrobe saves you time and money. Plus, it’s easier to build a wardrobe when you know these colors coordinate effortlessly, meaning you can create more outfits.

Since it’s fall, the most popular store color is burgundy.

Burgundy, a rich and luxurious color, is a versatile choice that can be paired with various colors to create different vibes and energies. It symbolizes passion, strength, and vitality, making it a bold and impactful choice for any wardrobe. When paired with blush tones, it creates a beautiful, soft, romantic, and loving energy. This color combination evokes a sense of warmth and grace, making it perfect for casual and formal attire. Whether it’s a burgundy blouse paired with blush pants or a blush top with a burgundy skirt, this color duo is versatile and timeless, adding a touch of charm to any outfit.

Take a look at this ad from Talbots, which is all over my Instagram feed and focused on Burgundy and Blush. Can you see the soft, romantic feel of this color combination?

Burgundy can be paired with various colors to create different vibes and energies. Here are some color combinations for burgundy, along with their meanings:

1. Burgundy and Gold: This combination represents luxury, sophistication, and warmth. It evokes a sense of elegance and opulence.

2. Burgundy and Pink: The pairing of burgundy and pink creates a harmonious and feminine look. It exudes a romantic and soft ambiance.

3. Burgundy and Navy: This combination offers a classic and timeless appeal. It signifies depth, stability, and formality.

4. Burgundy and Olive Green: Mixing burgundy with olive green creates a rich and earthy ensemble that conveys a natural and organic feel.

5. Burgundy and Mustard Yellow: The combination of burgundy and mustard yellow yields a bold and vibrant look. It represents energy, optimism, and creativity.

6. Burgundy and Gray: This pairing exudes a modern and sophisticated vibe. It symbolizes balance, neutrality, and understated elegance.

These are just a few examples of color combinations featuring burgundy. Other combinations you might consider include burgundy and lavender for a soft and delicate look, or burgundy and teal for a bold and striking ensemble. Each combination has its unique meaning and aesthetic appeal.

I love teaching about the meaning of colors and often share this information with clients as we determine their intention for the season. This process involves understanding their personal style, the occasions they’ll be dressing for, and the emotions they want to evoke with their outfits. It’s so empowering and helps them connect to their visions.

So, let’s look at the three outfits I put together.

For this outfit, I’m paired this floral top with a wide blush pant, burgundy flats and burgundy bag. Perfect for the office, a luncheon or networking event.

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For this outfit, I’ve combined a peach copper silk blouse with burgundy velvet pants, camel suede booties, and a burgundy bag. This combination creates a high-low contrast, giving the outfit a vibrant and energetic feel. It’s perfect for a night out with the girls and can also be worn to a meeting if paired with a blazer.

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For this outfit, I’ve paired a burgundy cropped button-down sweater that can be worn alone or with the silk sleeveless blouse underneath. I added a fun long skirt and tie-up boots to create a boho-chic look suitable for the office, meetings, work events, or a girls’ luncheon.