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Tis the season to pour yourself a glass of something rich, smooth and velvety – and to wear it too.
It’s a vintage year for your favourite reds, as effortlessly demonstrated by the Princess of Wales when she stepped out in head to toe burgundy at her carol concert, the shade of 2024’s party season.
In Kate’s case it’s a new bespoke double breasted Alexander McQueen coat that’s giving us all permission to match our festive plonk to our favourite party pieces.
Consider burgundy your new neutral, because it goes with just about everything and if you’re a black-wearing addict, try this softer alternative making it easy by day and elegant by night.
Not too harsh, regardless of skin tone, plus it’s got anti-ageing properties too – isn’t that what they say about a glass of red wine?
Whether you prefer a rich fruity Bordeaux or a spicy Shiraz is more your thing, then look this way because there’s a whole case of reds here you can take your colour pick from.
Nothing says quiet luxury like this deep, reddish brown shade. Victoria Beckham showed bags for her autumn collection in a glossy shade of merlot, whilst Gucci’s designer Sabato de Sarna bypassed the signature cherry red the brand is recognisable for, with a more muted and arguably elegant tone which swept the catwalk.
Happily the high street has embraced this sophisticated wine palette, so you can take a taste test without remortgaging.
Try a shirt by And/Or (Johnlewis.com,£69) to lift a tired complexion if December has you wilting, or go for the full colour drench effect like this look by John Lewis in a plum tone complete with a sumptous wool wrap coat (Johnlewis.com, £159.)
Merlot: Kendall Ruffle Blouse, Red (Johnlewis.com,£69); skirt, £55; belt, £24; earrings, £14 and boots, £169, all johnlewis.com
Avoid the obvious connotations, where red or green might shout ‘Christmas’, burgundy just whispers it.
If head to toe isn’t your thing, just a splash will do the trick for a little sip of your favourite.
A ruffle shirt in a deep Malbec hue (Stories.com, £99) works just as well with denim for a subtle note of colour or why not match your nails with a deep red in the aptly named Bordeaux by Essie (Amazon.co.uk, £8,99.)
Play around with textures, Hush’s rollneck jumper (Hush-uk.com,£110) gives a cosy take on the trend if you want sumptuous style or elevate your weekend style with this sleeveless tank by Me&Em ( Meandem.com, £195.)
The beauty of burgundy’s versatility will lend itself equally to knits as party dresses. This is a trend that calls for the limelight if you want to be eyecatching too, give it some shine with a metallic in Cefinn’s midi style (Cefinn.com, £380.)
Thank goodness we can leave last summer’s Barbie pink behind for celebrating now, Susannah Reid opted for this Cefinn dress at her birthday party last week. Striking the balance between grown-up sophistication and colourful fun is what burgundy does brilliantly.
If you’re looking for something ultra flattering, you can’t go wrong with a deep shade on your lower half.
Oxblood leather is enviably chic whether it’s a pencil skirt by Mango (Johnlewis.com, £35.99) , or leather trousers by Stories (stories.com, £375).
Malbec: Ruffled Bow-Detailed Blouse (Stories.com, £97 ); trousers, £375; belt, £57 and boots, £175, all stories.com
Pinot Noir: Wrap Double Front Coat, Burgundy (Johnlewis.com, £159); top, £39; skirt, £59 and loafers, £80, all johnlewis.com
Ditch the notion that it’s a conservative colour.
There’s nothing daunting about the shade, no, but add ruffles, bows and sequins and you’ve elevated an everyday top into a special-time-of-year piece.
Less in your face than scarlet – and thank goodness we’ve said goodbye to Barbie pink – it’s a colour for women who know what suits them but want to try something different from their usual navy or grey.
Whatever shade or texture you go for, whether light or dark, one thing’s for sure, you’ll be improving like a fine wine. Cheers
