Red and Burgundy Blazers for Women: How to Wear Them

The short answer: a red blazer is the easiest way to add colour to a wardrobe of neutrals, and burgundy is the gentlest red to start with. Wear it with black, navy, grey, denim, camel and cream. Choose a bright cherry red for impact, a wine and burgundy for autumn and evening. For the most versatile option, look for burgundy in a fabric with depth, such as the wine satin of Blazé Milano this season, and wear it with matching trousers as a suit.

Red tailoring has always been a power statement. Burgundy, its deeper cousin, does the same job more quietly, and it has become one of the defining colours of autumn and winter. This guide covers how to choose between the shades, what to wear with them and the red and burgundy blazers worth knowing in Coveti’s blazer edit.

Red, wine, burgundy: choosing a shade

Cool skin tones suit blue-based reds and wines; warm skin tones suit orange-based reds and brick. Burgundy suits almost everyone, which is why it is the best red for a first purchase.

The Blazé Milano wine and burgundy pieces

This season Blazé Milano cuts a whole wardrobe in Novalis Wine, a fluid satin with a luminous finish in a rich burgundy, 52 percent viscose and 48 percent acetate:

• Blazé Milano Everynight Blazer in Novalis Wine: the oversized double-breasted signature, designed for the matching trousers.
• Blazé Milano Sunfire Blazer in Novalis Wine: a single-button double-breasted style with a slightly boxy cut and tortoiseshell-effect logo buttons.
• Blazé Milano Fox Pants in Novalis Wine: the straight-leg, pleated suit trouser.
• Blazé Milano Skyros Dress in Novalis Wine: a floor-length halterneck dress to wear under the blazer.

For a deeper burgundy in wool, the Blazé Milano Shamo Bolero in Omadeleine Bordeaux is a cropped jacket in a viscose and wool blend, matched by the Blazé Milano Tomo Pants. In knitwear, the Highland range comes in a Bordeaux wool and cashmere; see our guide to Blazé Milano knitwear.

Burgundy also has a royal connection for the label: in September 2024 the Princess of Wales wore a burgundy tartan blazer to church at Crathie Kirk that HELLO! identified as Blazé Milano. Our article on Kate Middleton and Blazé Milano lists every time she has worn the brand.

Blazé Milano sizes 00, 0, I, II, III and IV convert to UK 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 (US 2 to 12, Italian 36 to 46). The Everynight is cut oversized, so the brand suggests one size smaller for a more precise fit.

What to wear with a red blazer

Black. Red over black is the most striking combination: black trousers, a black knit, black boots.

Navy and denim. Red and blue is classic and less formal. A burgundy blazer over a white T-shirt and dark jeans is an easy weekend look; see our blazer with jeans guide.

Grey. Burgundy with grey is the most sophisticated pairing of the season; read our grey blazer guide and wear them the other way round too.

Camel and cream. Warm neutrals soften red, which helps if a bright shade feels like too much.

Tonal red. Burgundy blazer, burgundy trousers, a burgundy knit: head-to-toe colour that looks considered rather than loud. Our burgundy outfit ideas have more.

How to wear satin tailoring by day

A satin blazer like the Novalis Wine reads as evening, but it does not have to stay there. Wear it over a fine grey knit with straight jeans and loafers, and the shine becomes a texture rather than a statement. Swap the matching satin trouser for wool, and the suit becomes office wear. Keep accessories matte (a suede bag, leather boots) so the satin is the only light-catching piece. By night, reverse it: satin blazer, satin trousers, a halterneck top and gold jewellery.

How to make red look expensive

The difference between red that looks cheap and red that looks luxurious is fabric and shade. Choose cloths with depth (wool, satin, velvet, leather) over flat synthetics, and deep wine and burgundy over bright, orange reds if you want quiet impact. Keep everything else simple: one red piece, neutral layers, good shoes. And match the red of your lipstick to the blazer, which ties the look together instantly.

Red blazers for every occasion

Office: burgundy wool with grey trousers and a black knit.

Christmas and parties: burgundy velvet, wine satin, cherry red with black. Our Christmas party outfit guide and velvet blazer guide have more ideas.

Weddings: a wine satin suit is a striking alternative to a dress for an autumn wedding.

Weekend: a burgundy check over denim and a cream knit.

Other red and burgundy blazers worth knowing

For a cropped double-breasted line, the Essentiel Antwerp Burgundy Cropped Double-Breasted Blazer. For legacy Blazé Milano reds in the house cuts, the Blazé Milano Jealousy Cayenne Everynight Blazer and the Blazé Milano Dalia Maroon Nightbreak Blazer.

Frequently asked questions

What colours go with a red blazer?

Black, navy, denim, grey, camel, cream and white. Burgundy also works well with brown and with other shades of red worn tonally.

Is burgundy a good colour for a blazer?

Yes. Burgundy is a deep red that suits most skin tones and pairs with grey, navy, black, camel and denim, so it works almost like a neutral.

What should I wear under a red blazer?

A black knit, a white T-shirt, a cream silk shirt, a matching satin top. Keep the layer simple and let the blazer carry the colour.

Can you wear a red blazer to the office?

Yes. Burgundy and wine in wool look polished at work, especially with grey and navy trousers. Brighter reds work for presentations and meetings where you want to stand out.

What is the Blazé Milano Novalis Wine?

Novalis Wine is a fluid burgundy satin with a luminous finish, 52 percent viscose and 48 percent acetate, used this season for the Everynight and Sunfire blazers, the Fox Pants and the Skyros Dress.

Did Kate Middleton wear a Blazé Milano burgundy blazer?

In September 2024 the Princess of Wales wore a burgundy tartan blazer to Crathie Kirk that HELLO! identified as Blazé Milano.