turtleneck · burgundy

What to Wear with Burgundy Turtleneck

Burgundy turtleneck 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 turtleneck

Different ways to wear burgundy turtleneck: 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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navy chinosShop
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Burgundy adds depth to navy without shouting; common in autumn tailoring.

Business · One accent colour

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grey chinosShop
black derby shoesShop

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

Business · One accent colour

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grey dress trousersShop
dark brown derby shoesShop

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

Business · Layered

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navy dress trousersShop
dark brown chelsea bootsShop

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

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	Best79	Works72	Best78
khaki chinos	Best80	Works66	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.

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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.

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The piece

How to choose and wear a turtleneck

A fitted knit with a folded high neck. Under a blazer or coat it replaces a shirt and tie; on its own it looks sleek and minimal.

How to choose

Fine merino layers under jackets; thicker knits work alone.
A neck that folds cleanly and doesn't sag.
Black, cream, grey and camel.

Common mistakes

✕A thick, loose neck that swallows the chin.
✕Wearing it with a tie-and-shirt dress code.
✕Pilled knit at the neck.

Care: Hand wash or wool cycle, dry flat.

In a capsule: The smart winter top of a capsule: works with tailoring and jeans.

The details

How to wear it and fabric

What makes the colours above look deliberate.

How to wear it: Under a blazer or coat in place of a shirt and tie.
Fabric: A cold-weather piece: wool, knit, leather and suede sit best with it.

Avoid

What not to wear with burgundy turtleneck

**Skip the light blue denim jacket.** A denim jacket is more casual than a turtleneck, 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.

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Questions

Burgundy turtleneck: quick answers

What colour shoes go with burgundy turtleneck?

The best shoe colours to wear with a burgundy turtleneck 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 turtleneck?

The best bottom colours to wear with a burgundy turtleneck 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 turtleneck?

The best jacket colours to wear with a burgundy turtleneck 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 turtleneck, 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 turtleneck to the office?

Yes. A reliable office combination is burgundy turtleneck, grey chinos, black derby shoes. Grey is a clean backdrop that lets burgundy read rich rather than loud.

When should you wear burgundy turtleneck?

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

What are the most common mistakes with turtleneck?

A thick, loose neck that swallows the chin; Wearing it with a tie-and-shirt dress code; Pilled knit at the neck.

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