What Colour Shoes to Wear with a Burgundy Dress: Seven Combinations That Work

The safest shoe colours for a burgundy dress are nude, gold and black: nude lengthens the leg, gold adds warmth for evening, and black grounds the colour for winter. Tonal burgundy, blush pink, chocolate brown and silver also work. We tried each with the new Savanna Racer Back Maxi Dress in Burgundy from Shona Joy at Coveti, a deep wine red satin slip.

Seven shoe colours for a burgundy dress

1. Nude. A shoe close to your skin tone extends the line of a long dress and lets the colour lead. The most versatile choice. 2. Gold. Burgundy is a warm red, and gold strappy sandals make it glow at an evening wedding. 3. Black. Grounds burgundy for autumn and winter, and suits black tights and a black coat. 4. Tonal burgundy. Shoes in the same shade make a sleek, monochrome column. 5. Blush pink. A soft, romantic contrast for a daytime wedding. 6. Chocolate brown. Rich and seasonal; looks deliberate with brown leather accessories. 7. Silver. Cooler and modern; works best with a shiraz and plum shade that has a blue undertone.

Shoes by occasion

Wedding guest: gold and nude strappy sandals. See burgundy wedding guest dresses. Bridesmaid: one tone for the whole party, gold and nude; see burgundy bridesmaid dresses. Black tie: metallic heels with a floor length satin slip. Office party: a black pointed pump with a burgundy suit such as the Asher Off Shoulder Fitted Top in Berry and the Asher Wide Leg Pant in Berry.

Shona Joy burgundy dresses to style

1. Savanna Racer Back Maxi Dress in Burgundy

New satin acetate slip with a low scoop neck and a low T bar racer back. Try gold sandals.

2. La Lune Plunged Cross Back Maxi Dress in Shiraz

La Lune satin in Shiraz with an open crossover back and an empire waist. Try nude and silver.

3. La Lune Lace Back Maxi Dress in Shiraz

La Lune satin in Shiraz with a cowl neckline and a lace up back. Try tonal burgundy.

4. Agnes Ruffle Slip Bias Maxi Dress in Wine Tasting

Matte satin in Wine Tasting with ruffle trim and an open low back. Try blush pink by day.

5. Amina Scarf Neck Maxi Dress in Wine Tasting

Georgette in Wine Tasting with a scarf tie neck and a panelled skirt. Try chocolate brown.

Bags, jewellery and tights

Match the bag to the shoe, not the dress. Gold jewellery suits warm burgundy; silver suits cooler shiraz. Sheer black tights work with black shoes in winter; skip them with nude and gold.

Three complete burgundy looks

Evening wedding guest: the Savanna Racer Back Maxi Dress in Burgundy, gold strappy sandals, a gold cuff, a small gold clutch and the hair low and simple. Black tie bridesmaid: the La Lune Plunged Cross Back Maxi Dress in Shiraz, nude satin heels, pearl drop earrings and an ivory bouquet. Winter dinner: the Asher Off Shoulder Fitted Top and Asher Wide Leg Pant in Berry, black pointed pumps, a black leather bag and a single statement ring. Each look keeps one metal and one shoe colour, which is what makes burgundy read as polished.

Shoes by dress length

Maxi: a heel high enough that the hem just skims the floor; strappy sandals suit satin slips like the Savanna. Midi: a pointed pump and a slingback lengthen the leg. Mini: a block heel and a slim ankle boot in black for winter, a sandal in summer.

Shoes by season

Autumn: chocolate brown suede and tonal burgundy. Winter: black leather and black velvet, with sheer tights. Spring: blush and nude. Summer: gold sandals and flat metallic slides.

Heel height for a burgundy maxi

Decide your shoes before you hem a maxi dress. A satin dress that pools on the floor drags and marks, while one that stops too short looks like a midi. The Savanna and La Lune maxis are designed to finish around the ankle on a tall model in heels, so take the exact shoes to any alteration. For a long evening, a block heel and a lower stiletto keep you comfortable.

Shoe colours to avoid with burgundy

Bright red competes with burgundy and rarely looks deliberate. Neon tones fight its depth. Clashing purple can make the dress look muddy. If in doubt, nude and gold are the answers.

Frequently asked questions

What colour shoes go best with a burgundy dress?

Nude, gold and black are the most reliable. Nude lengthens the leg, gold warms the colour for evening, and black grounds it for autumn and winter.

Can I wear silver shoes with a burgundy dress?

Yes. Silver suits cooler burgundy shades with a blue undertone, such as shiraz and plum, and looks modern at an evening event.

Do black shoes go with a burgundy dress?

Yes, especially in autumn and winter. Black shoes ground burgundy and suit black tights and a black coat.

What colour shoes with a burgundy bridesmaid dress?

Choose one colour for the whole party, usually nude and gold, so the line-up looks cohesive in photographs.

What jewellery goes with a burgundy dress?

Gold jewellery suits warm burgundy best. Pearls soften it for a daytime wedding, and silver suits a cooler shiraz shade.

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