blouse · burgundy
What to Wear with Burgundy Blouse
Burgundy blouse goes best with tan, black or dark brown shoes, and navy, grey or khaki bottoms. Tan is a neutral, so it lets burgundy be the accent without clashing.
Outfits
Ways to wear burgundy blouse
Different ways to wear burgundy blouse: all-neutral, with an accent colour, tonal or layered, depending on what the piece allows.
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Smart casual · One accent colour
Business · One accent colour
Business · One accent colour
Business · Layered
At a glance
Every top and shoe combination that works
The best three tops against the best three shoes. Each cell is rated as a whole outfit: the weakest pair decides.
| tan ankle boots | black ballet flats | dark brown loafers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| navy chinos | Best86 |  Works74 |  Best85 |
| grey dress trousers | Works73 | Best85 | Best85 |
| khaki chinos |  Works67 | Best81 | Best81 |
Piece by piece
Best colours for each part of the outfit
Shoes
- tan · Tan is a neutral, so it lets burgundy be the accent without clashing.
- black · Black is a neutral, so it lets burgundy be the accent without clashing.
- dark brown · Dark brown is a neutral, so it lets burgundy be the accent without clashing.
Bottoms
- navy · Burgundy adds depth to navy without shouting; common in autumn tailoring.
- grey · Grey is a clean backdrop that lets burgundy read rich rather than loud.
- khaki · Khaki is a neutral, so it lets burgundy be the accent without clashing.
Jackets and coats
- navy · Burgundy adds depth to navy without shouting; common in autumn tailoring.
- grey · Grey is a clean backdrop that lets burgundy read rich rather than loud.
- beige · Beige is a neutral, so it lets burgundy be the accent without clashing.
The piece
How to choose and wear a blouse
A woman's shirt in a softer, more fluid fabric than a classic shirt: silk, satin, crepe or viscose. It dresses up jeans and suits tailoring.
How to choose
- Fluid fabrics that drape: silk and good-quality satin or crepe.
- Not see-through for work; check under daylight.
- Ivory, white, black and soft neutrals first.
Common mistakes
- ✕Gaping between buttons: size up or choose a hidden placket.
- ✕A shiny satin blouse in harsh office light that shows every crease.
- ✕Too many ruffles plus a busy skirt.
Care: Hand wash or delicate cycle, steam rather than iron.
In a capsule: Turns a casual capsule into one that works for the office and dinner.
The details
How to wear it and fabric
What makes the colours above look deliberate.
- How to wear it
- Half-tuck or full tuck into high-waisted trousers and skirts.
- Fabric
- The same burgundy in a different weight: cotton or linen for summer, wool, flannel or heavier cotton for winter.
Avoid
What not to wear with burgundy blouse
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Burgundy blouse: quick answers
What colour shoes go with burgundy blouse?
The best shoe colours to wear with a burgundy blouse are tan, black and dark brown. Tan is a neutral, so it lets burgundy be the accent without clashing. Beige, white, cream and brown also work. Be careful with navy: sneakers are more casual than a blouse, so the pairing only works in a deliberately mixed outfit. Colour-wise it works: burgundy adds depth to navy without shouting; common in autumn tailoring.
What colour bottoms go with burgundy blouse?
The best bottom colours to wear with a burgundy blouse are navy, grey and khaki. Burgundy adds depth to navy without shouting; common in autumn tailoring. Beige, white, cream and black also work. Be careful with light blue: wide-leg jeans are more casual than a blouse, so the pairing only works in a deliberately mixed outfit. Colour-wise it works: burgundy and light blue can work together if a neutral anchors the outfit.
What colour jackets and coats go with burgundy blouse?
The best jacket colours to wear with a burgundy blouse are navy, grey and beige. Burgundy adds depth to navy without shouting; common in autumn tailoring. Khaki, camel, black and tan also work. Be careful with light blue: a denim jacket is more casual than a blouse, so the pairing only works in a deliberately mixed outfit. Colour-wise it works: burgundy and light blue can work together if a neutral anchors the outfit.
Can you wear burgundy blouse to the office?
Yes. A reliable office combination is burgundy blouse, navy chinos, tan ankle boots. Burgundy adds depth to navy without shouting; common in autumn tailoring.
When should you wear burgundy blouse?
Burgundy blouse works all year round. Burgundy itself reads as a autumn/winter colour, so it looks most natural then.
What are the most common mistakes with blouse?
Gaping between buttons: size up or choose a hidden placket; A shiny satin blouse in harsh office light that shows every crease; Too many ruffles plus a busy skirt.
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