AT THIS POINT, BURGUNDY ISN'T JUST A TREND – IT'S A STAPLE

Burgundy has had us hooked for longer than we can remember and our love for the colour shows no sign of fading. From rich berry shades to deep mahogany tones, each autumn we welcome back burgundy like an old friend into our wardrobes. Here's everything you need to know about the trending shade.

We love burgundy so much, there’s absolutely no doubt we’ll be drenching ourselves in it from head to toe all autumn. Going full monochromatic is an easy way to elevate an outfit. Coloured tights will be everywhere again this season, so show them off with micro shorts, a cinched blazer and heels. The only thing left to add? An outrageously oversized faux-fur coat, obviously.

GET THE LOOK:

Mango Iguana tie waist tailored blazer co-ord in maroon, £79.99
ASOS DESIGN tailored low rise short in burgundy, £28
Stradivarius Tricolour slingback court shoes in burgundy, £35.99
Calzedonia 30 den total comfort soft touch tights in burgundy, £10.99

If you want to make a statement but aren’t quite at the dripping-in-burgundy stage of your style, a burgundy coat is the next best thing. Whether you opt for something floor-length and tailored or oversized and shaggy, this is the season to let your outerwear do the talking. Feeling adventurous? Accessories – belts, specifically – are back in a big way this season, so make like this Fashion Month guest and use one (or four) to cinch your look.

GET THE LOOK:

Topshop faux fur funnel neck jacket in aubergine, £90
ASOS DESIGN oversized dad coat in burgundy, £85
ASOS DESIGN short formal waterfall coat with wool in burgundy, £60
Stradivarius High neck leather effect trench coat in burgundy, £45.99

You may have heard of the sandwich method already. If you have, you’ll know it’s a simple way to make an outfit feel put-together and cohesive. If you haven’t, let us explain. The sandwich method is where you ‘sandwich’ one aspect of your outfit (the filling, if you will) between two others. In this case, burgundy is the bread. The outfit is top-and-tailed with a burgundy top and shoes, making it feel cohesive and effortless without the burgundy feeling overpowering. Clever, right?

GET THE LOOK:

ASOS DESIGN longline double breasted coat in oatmeal, £60
ASOS DESIGN gathered short sleeve off shoulder mesh top in burgundy, £18
Stradivarius D92 straight wide leg jeans in very dark/rinse wash blue, £29.99
ASOS DESIGN Leah mary jane ballets in burgundy velvet, £20

Maybe you’re just dipping your toe into the world of burgundy, or maybe you’re not a fan of too much colour – both of which are totally fine. If that’s the case, let your accessories inject some fun, yet subtle colour into your outfits. A burgundy bag is a failsafe, but if you want to think a little bit more out of the box, go for some burgundy jewellery, blue-light glasses (or prescription, your call!) or a silk scarf – the perfect finishing touch to any autumn/winter look.

GET THE LOOK:

ASOS DESIGN tote bag with panel detail bag in burgundy, £28
ASOS DESIGN stud wire floral earrings with chain drop tassel in burgundy, £10
Jeepers Peepers oval clear lens glasses in burgundy, £20
Stradivarius Small paisley scarf in burgundy, £12.99