Katie Holmes Just Wore the Rich-Looking Colour I’ll Be Wearing All Autumn
With the weather as unpredictable as ever, it's clear that the seasonal switch will happen within the blink of an eye. By this time in the year, our wardrobe staples have been working hard to adapt to different seasons, temperatures and occasions, and can feel slightly tired come autumn. But there's an easy way to inject new life into your capsule wardrobe, and that's with an addition of colour. For autumn, particular shades like camel, brown and soft grey might immediately spring to mind, but for me there's one shade that always seems to stand out, and that's burgundy.
Katie Holmes styled a burgundy maxi dress with black boots and a black bag during New York Fashion Week.
A deep burgundy hue adds a richness that is perfectly placed for the cosy nature of autumn. Blending with the natural background, as leaves begin to brown and the days darken, this expensive-looking shade comes into its own. No matter the price point of a purchase, each time I add a splash of burgundy into my outfit builds, I'm always asked, "Where did you get that?". Unlike our neutrals, burgundy remains a rarer shade to spot on the street, and right now, it's trending for autumn. Whilst chocolate brown, beige and camel have their place, burgundy always adds a little oomph where other neutrals blend in.
The further brilliance of this shade is that it works with so many other colours. Of course, neutrals are an easy pairing, but there's no need to stop there—mixing brown shades with burgundy's red undertone lends itself well to gold metals and soft rust hues, too. Classic denim always works, and the pairing of deep red and blue is a particularly striking one. Or, you can go bold and create an entirely monochromatic burgundy look. If you're easing in though, even the addition of a bag or pair of shoes can be enough to push the whole outfit into the expensive-looking world that burgundy promises.
If you're bored of beige or simply ready for a seasonal switch up, keep scrolling to explore the best burgundy pieces around.
SHOP BURGUNDY PIECES:
Add boots and a leather jacket for autumn days.
Mark my words—this pair will sell out quickly.
With Nothing Underneath knows all about great shirts.
As we move into autumn, great knitwear will become a daily essential.
Just wait until you see the striking low back.
I'm making plans just to wear this chic jumpsuit.
Accessories are a great way to ease into the burgundy trend.
Wide-leg silhouettes remain a key trend for A/W 23.
Tank tops are a versatile layering option when transitioning between seasons.
Trending ballet flats in an expensive-looking burgundy hue.
I'm into the whole outfit. Shop the matching Viscose Satin Woven Boyfriend Shirt in Chocolate (£48).
Style with straight-leg jeans and a crisp, white shirt.
The nice top that jeans were made for.
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Florrie embarked on her fashion journey while studying French and History at university. Whilst studying in Aix-en-Provence, she began to write her dissertation on the history of fashion and the influence of Haute Couture, and landed her first role at Harper’s Bazaar. Following this, she interned for various publications including Elle, Grazia and Marie Claire before joining the fashion team at Conde Nast Traveller. There, she contributed to international photoshoots, styled pages and covers, and produced engaging digital content.
During a freelance period, Florrie honed her skills in editorial work in various digital and print publications including Vogue Italy and Departures magazine, as well as styling e-commerce photoshoots and personal shopping. Florrie actively pursues an in-depth understanding of fashion and jewellery, and after styling a jewellery cover shoot at Conde Nast Traveller chose to complete the De Beers Diamond Foundation course. Florrie first joined Who What Wear UK as a freelancer before becoming the Commerce Writer, blending both editorial and commercial content. Now, as the Acting Affiliates Editor, she monitors current trends, new-in styles, wardrobe heroes and how best to style them. In her downtime, Florrie can be found in her hometown of London, usually with a coffee in hand.
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