sweater · burgundy
What to Wear with Burgundy Sweater
Burgundy sweater 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.
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Your exact question
The ways people actually search for burgundy sweater, each answered with its own outfit.
What to wear with a burgundy sweater for men?
Navy chinos and white sneakers. Burgundy adds depth to navy without shouting; common in autumn tailoring.
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What to wear with a burgundy sweater for women?
Navy chinos and white sneakers. Burgundy adds depth to navy without shouting; common in autumn tailoring.
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Outfits
Ways to wear burgundy sweater
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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 loafers | black sneakers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| navy chinos | Best87 |  Best85 |  Works73 |
| grey dress trousers | Best80 | Works72 | Best78 |
| khaki chinos |  Best82 | Works66 | Best81 |
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.
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 sweater
A knitted pullover in wool, cashmere or cotton. It adds texture and warmth, and it's what makes an autumn outfit look finished.
How to choose
- Merino wool is warm, fine and layers well; lambswool is cosier and thicker; cashmere softest.
- A crew neck is the most versatile; a V-neck shows a shirt collar.
- Grey, navy, camel and cream are the neutrals of knitwear.
How sweater should fit
Shoulder seams on the shoulder, ribbed hem at the belt, not clinging at the stomach.
A slightly relaxed fit; a front tuck with high-waisted bottoms defines the waist.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pilled or stretched knitwear.
- ✕A long sweater hem hanging below a shorter jacket.
- ✕A bulky knit under a slim blazer.
Care: Hand wash or wool cycle, dry flat; fold, never hang.
In a capsule: Autumn and winter capsules rely on two or three sweaters in neutrals.
The details
How to wear it and fabric
What makes the colours above look deliberate.
- How to wear it
- A front tuck with high-waisted trousers; a shirt collar over the neckline makes it smarter.
- Fabric
- A cold-weather piece: wool, knit, leather and suede sit best with it.
Avoid
What not to wear with burgundy sweater
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Burgundy sweater: quick answers
What colour shoes go with burgundy sweater?
The best shoe colours to wear with a burgundy sweater are white, tan and black. White is a neutral, so it lets burgundy be the accent without clashing. Dark brown, cream, grey and brown also work.
What colour bottoms go with burgundy sweater?
The best bottom colours to wear with a burgundy sweater are navy, grey and khaki. Burgundy adds depth to navy without shouting; common in autumn tailoring. Beige, cream, white and black also work.
What colour jackets and coats go with burgundy sweater?
The best jacket colours to wear with a burgundy sweater 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 sweater, 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 sweater to the office?
Yes. A reliable office combination is burgundy sweater, grey chinos, black derby shoes. Grey is a clean backdrop that lets burgundy read rich rather than loud.
When should you wear burgundy sweater?
Burgundy sweater works in autumn and winter. Burgundy itself reads as a autumn/winter colour, so it looks most natural then.
How should sweater fit?
For men: Shoulder seams on the shoulder, ribbed hem at the belt, not clinging at the stomach. For women: A slightly relaxed fit; a front tuck with high-waisted bottoms defines the waist.
What are the most common mistakes with sweater?
Pilled or stretched knitwear; A long sweater hem hanging below a shorter jacket; A bulky knit under a slim blazer.
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