Crisper air, crinkling leaves, and longer sleeves—autumn is casting its cloak over us, and this year it’s a deep red one. Every shade of wine—burgundy, claret, Bordeaux, ruby, berry, crimson—is represented. These shades are dominating coats, boots, purses and clothing. Go ahead, drink deep.
head-to-toe bordeaux
Get a two-fer by choosing a wine tone for your outerwear: color-saturated coats to keep you warm this season are hot!
Theory garnet leather pants, $995, Theory wool/cashmere coat in sumac, $795, Theory sleeveless knit top in blush, $130 and Saint Laurent 90mm boot with jacquard base, $995; all from Neiman Marcus Gold-tone hoop earrings, $12 from Shine Boutique.
bold with burgundy
Alice + Olivia offers multiple trends in one sexy sheath: lace, soutache embellishment and shades of red, red wine.
Alice + Olivia ‘Nat’ embroidered floral sheath, $440 from Neiman Marcus Gold-tone drop earrings, $12 from Shine Boutique
go-go claret
Wine isn’t only for the main course—use it in accessories from hats to handbags.
Parker embroidered dress, $248, Saint Laurent wine suede over-the-knee boot, $1,495, and Chloe shoulder bag $2,090; all from Neiman Marcus Gold-tone hoop earrings, $8 and wool hat, $60; both from Shine Boutique.
small sips
Bold wine tones can add a subtle spark to basic black.
Alice + Olivia ‘Brooke’ embroidered-collar sweater, $395 from Neiman Marcus.
blazing the way
The timeless blazer-and-jeans combo gets in the spirit with a little burgundy.
Rag & Bone blazer, $525, and Prada velvet platform sandal, $825; both from Neiman Marcus DL 1961 skinny jeans, $178 from Mister Guy Women’s multi-strand coil necklace, $60 from Shine Boutique.
Photos: Suzy Gorman
Model: Georgia McQuillan courtesy of West Model Management
Hair and Makeup: Randi Nicole
Style Coordination: Emily McGehee