cardigan · burgundy

What to Wear with Burgundy Cardigan

Burgundy cardigan goes best with white, tan or black shoes, and navy, grey or khaki bottoms. White is a neutral, so it lets burgundy be the accent without clashing.

Best shoe colours

Best bottom colours

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Outfits

Ways to wear burgundy cardigan

Different ways to wear burgundy cardigan: all-neutral, with an accent colour, tonal or layered, depending on what the piece allows.

For

Season

Occasion

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Smart casual · One accent colour

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

Casual · One accent colour

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

Casual · One accent colour

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

Casual · Layered

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

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.

	white sneakers	tan sandals	black sneakers
navy chinos	Best87	Best79	Works73
grey pleated trousers	Best79	Works65	Best78
khaki chinos	Best80	Works59	Best80

Piece by piece

Best colours for each part of the outfit

Shoes

white · White is a neutral, so it lets burgundy be the accent without clashing.
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.

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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.

All bottom colours ranked →

Jackets and coats

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

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The piece

How to choose and wear a cardigan

A button-front knit that works as a top or as a layer. Softer than a blazer, smarter than a hoodie.

How to choose

Fine merino for layering, chunky wool for a relaxed look.
Buttons that sit flat; horn or leather buttons look better than plastic.
Grey, navy, camel and cream.

Common mistakes

✕Stretched, sagging fronts.
✕A long cardigan over a longer top, stacking hems.
✕Buttoned only at the top, flaring open below.

Care: Hand wash, dry flat, fold rather than hang.

In a capsule: Adds a layer to a capsule without the formality of a blazer.

The details

How to wear it and fabric

What makes the colours above look deliberate.

How to wear it: Buttoned as a top, or open over a tee or tank as a layer.
Fabric: Mid-weight fabrics carry it from spring into autumn.

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Questions

Burgundy cardigan: quick answers

What colour shoes go with burgundy cardigan?

The best shoe colours to wear with a burgundy cardigan are white, tan and black. White is a neutral, so it lets burgundy be the accent without clashing. Dark brown, cream, grey and beige also work.

What colour bottoms go with burgundy cardigan?

The best bottom colours to wear with a burgundy cardigan are navy, grey and khaki. Burgundy adds depth to navy without shouting; common in autumn tailoring. Beige, white, cream and black also work.

What colour jackets and coats go with burgundy cardigan?

The best jacket colours to wear with a burgundy cardigan are navy, beige and black. Burgundy adds depth to navy without shouting; common in autumn tailoring. Khaki, cream, tan and dark brown also work.

Can you wear burgundy cardigan to the office?

Yes. A reliable office combination is burgundy cardigan, navy chinos, dark brown chelsea boots. Burgundy adds depth to navy without shouting; common in autumn tailoring.

When should you wear burgundy cardigan?

Burgundy cardigan works in spring and autumn and winter. Burgundy itself reads as a autumn/winter colour, so it looks most natural then.

What are the most common mistakes with cardigan?

Stretched, sagging fronts; A long cardigan over a longer top, stacking hems; Buttoned only at the top, flaring open below.

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