Burgundy Boots are the solution you didn’t know you needed.
You see, it’s been hard to see beyond all the brown boots this season. The color has been dominating every fall trend mood board, especially when it comes to accessories. But there are other options! Burgundy boots are another color option that’s also trending this year, and they offer a nice alternative to black and brown.
Glamour’s burgundy boots wish list
Burgundy shoes are just as classic as black or brown, but come with a singularity that makes them stand out even more. The reddish tinge elevates almost any other tones it’s paired with, from browns and beiges to a high contrast blue. It is so versatile that if there was only one shoe to recommend buying for fall, there’s a strong case to be made for burgundy boots.
We’re seeing trendy maroon boots on and off the runway and in all sorts of styles, from shiny patent leather to ones with an architectural heel. Buy them in bootie format or with a snakeskin finish. Wear them tucked in or out of your pants—the options for styling are limitless. (That said, two pieces that work especially well with burgundy boots are skirts and dresses.)
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Edward Berthelot/Getty Images
Edward Berthelot/Getty Images
Edward Berthelot/Getty Images
Street style looks suggest playing with color is the way to go. Wear a matching maroon dress with a colorful scarf, for example. Pastel pink is another tone that works very well and offers a nice contrast to shoes with lots of texture. Another styling tip is to go with basic black or dark gray—these look quite sophisticated when paired with a wine red tone.
If you’re wearing a skirt, one styling hack is to include maroon in another piece in the look such as a sleeveless top, turtleneck sweater, or bomber jacket. And even though burgundy boots are technically on trend, they feel so timeless that you can pair them with other en vogue pieces—like a lingerie skirt or fringe—without it feeling like you’re chasing fads.
The good news? Most retailers are offering options that work for all tastes and budgets. If you prefer flat and sensible boots, you’ll find what you are looking for. Those who want a daring platform or a sophisticated kitten heel will have no trouble finding the right shoe, either. We’ve even shopped out some of our favorites for the season, below.
A version of this article was previously published in Vogue Spain.
