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Burgundy and Navy: Do They Go Together?

Best

Yes. Burgundy adds depth to navy without shouting; common in autumn tailoring. Most outfits put burgundy on top and navy below the waist.

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Outfits

Outfits with burgundy and navy

Most outfits put burgundy on top and navy below the waist.

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Smart casual · One accent colour

Burgundy adds depth to navy without shouting; common in autumn tailoring.

Smart casual · One accent colour

Burgundy adds depth to navy without shouting; common in autumn tailoring.

Casual · One accent colour

Grey is a clean backdrop that lets burgundy read rich rather than loud.

Casual · One accent colour

Burgundy adds depth to navy without shouting; common in autumn tailoring.

The two colours

What burgundy and navy each bring

A signature pairing. Adds depth to navy; common in autumn tailoring.

burgundy

A deep red-purple wine colour. Rich, warm and autumnal, it adds depth to neutrals without shouting.

Works best as: Knits, dresses, loafers and trousers.

navy

The most versatile colour in a wardrobe: dark enough to be formal, soft enough to be casual, and it pairs with almost everything. It behaves like a neutral but has more life than black.

Works best as: Anything: suits, chinos, knits, coats, dresses.

How much of each

Colour recipes

The 60/30/10 rule: one colour for most of the outfit, one for a single piece, one small accent.

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    Burgundy leads

    Burgundy as the main piece, navy as the second, white as the accent.

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    Navy leads

    The other way round: navy as the main piece, burgundy as the second.

Add a third

Colours that go with burgundy and navy

Each of these works with both, so any one can join the outfit.

Who it suits

Colour types this pair flatters

Questions

Quick answers

Does burgundy go with navy?

Yes. Burgundy adds depth to navy without shouting; common in autumn tailoring.

What colours go with burgundy and navy?

White, cream, light grey, grey, denim blue, olive work with both, so any of them can be the third colour.

How do you wear burgundy and navy together?

Most outfits put burgundy on top and navy below the waist. For example: burgundy cardigan, navy chinos, white sneakers.

Keep going

Each colour on its own

Verdicts and outfits come from published colour and dress-code rules, not paid placement; garment images are AI-generated illustrations of generic pieces. How we decide