What Color Shoes to Wear with Burgundy Dresses & Outfits – All the Right Accessories | ShoeTease

Choosing the right shoes to wear with a burgundy dress can be confusing, but worth knowing, since shades of red are trending in 2024.

Whether your dressing up for a formal event or looking for a smart casual look, burgundy offers a versatile and universally flattering option.

In this post, I’ll dive into the best shoe colors to complement your burgundy dress, no matter its specific shade – be it closer to maroon, wine red, or any darker red with a hint of, brown or orange. 

I'll also provide tips on choosing the perfect accessories, including purses and jewelry, to complete your burgundy look. 

Now let's find out which shoe colors will look best with your burgundy outfit, suit, or dress!

(Related: Shoes to Wear with a Red Dress, Shoes to Wear with Plum Dresses)

8 Top Color Shoes to Wear with a Burgundy Dress

1. Silver Shoes for Holiday Sparkle

Metallic shoes are everything at the moment & silver shoes are pretty high up on the trend list. So pairing silver shoes with burgundy dresses makes for a high-trend statement!

What I like best of silver shoes with burgundy dresses is how the cool shoe tone contrasts the warmth of the dress.

So grab a pair of silver ankle boots with a knit maroon dress, strappy sandals with a burgundy evening dress &/or a pair of patent silver pumps to complete any maroon outfit you want to dazzle in.

Naturalizer has a classic pair of minimal lower-heeled sandals that make fabulous–but comfortable– bridesmaid & formal heels. And priced just over $100!

Stuart Weitzman has snake print embossed silver pumps with character. And if you're looking for height, Steve Madden's Laurel platforms are the perfect shoes for a maxi dress!

Purse & Jewelry Styling Tips: A black purse looks best, but you can also opt for white. With silver shoes, a burgundy dress with silver accessories and jewels look best. For a formal occasion, you can match your silver shoes to a silver clutch.

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2. Black Shoes & Heels

You likely already have a pair of black shoes in your closet, which makes an easy color to wear with your burgundy dress! I love to wear black colored boots with maroon dresses & outfits, myself.

Ankle boots are my fave & if you're looking for an updated, yet understated black ankle boot this season, look no further than these classic black booties from Vincent Camuto.

In terms of pumps, Sam Edelman makes a great, simple but always classic comfy pointed pump.

If you're looking for a strappy black sandal, Stuart Weitzman’s Nudistcurve (available here at Nordstrom) is a great choice & comes in a ton of colors, including black. 

Purse & Jewelry Styling Tips: When you pair black shoes with burgundy dress & outfits, anything goes in terms of purse color. I would opt for a metallic or white or blush pink purse for an evening out.

I love a burgundy dress with black and silver accessories, so you can go for a black patent purse, matte black shoes and silver jewels.

For a casual look, pair your maroon dress and black shoes with a caramel brown bag. Complete your look with rose or rose or gold jewelry.

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3. Gold Shoes to Stand Out

Burgundy dress with gold shoes? Love it! Gold shoes with maroon dresses look fabulous in high-heel form for a special evening or as a bridesmaid shoe choice.

Don't forget there are a variety of golds to choose from! You can kick it up a notch by wearing rose gold sandals, for a more flirty metallic with your maroon dress.

Purse & Jewelry Styling Tips: Burgundy outfits with gold shoes look best with a black, beige white or black purse. A contrast silver clutch can work well too, as seen in the image above.

If you're going to match your black shoes with a black bag, it's much more fun to contrast a pair of suede or matte shoe with a shiny/patent bag (and vice-versa). Rose or rose gold jewelry and small accessories to match the shoes will look best.

4. Beige Shoes for Muted Outfits

Beige shoes with burgundy dresses and outfits look fab when you're looking to emphasize your dress and elongate your legs. I'm especially loving blush shoes with a burgundy dress, right now.

The pale pink adds a touch of warmth to dark red. It's an especially good combination with wine red & purply maroon dresses & outfits.

Purse & Jewelry Styling Tips: With a burgundy dress and blush shoes, opt for a black or white purse. A brown purse can work well for a more casual outfit. 

Favorite Beige Shoes & Heels:

5. White Shoes for Brightness

Never underestimate the power of white booties or shoes with a burgundy red dress! White shoes are generally unexpected & look great in optic white or even off-white if you're looking not to distract too much from your burgundy dress outfit. 

Try a pair of white western boots for everyday outfits, or stun in a pair of tall white leather pumps–these go with everything!

Purse & Jewelry Styling Tips: A maroon dress and white shoes look good with a bright red, black or blush purse. You can also opt for a metallic if you're going somewhere fancy!

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6. Brown Shoes for Everyday Looks

Brown shoes with burgundy outfits make a subtle & elegant combo. Best for casual or office outfits, brown shoes are understated & can look very chic.

I prefer brown shoes paired with burgundy dresses for casual settings or a boho feel. Especially with strappy flats. Brown shoes with burgundy is also a good combo for more conservative office outfits. 

Purse & Jewelry Styling Tips: Burgundy dress accessories with brown shoes? I say a maroon dress with brown heels, shoes or boots works well with almost any purse color.

Opt for black, beige white or gold handbags. Since the tones are warm, choose gold or rose gold jewelry.

7. Contrasting Red Shoes for the Win

Wearing red on red is not that popular, but because it's so underrated, I would give it a go! It might not be for the faint of heart, but you will definitely steal the spotlight.

If you wear a dark maroon dress with a bright red heel or a bright red dress with a wine-hued shoe, it can look fabulous. The contrasting shades of red is key!

Purse & Jewelry Styling Tips: I would choose a beige, blush, white, black, gold or even navy purse to wear with your burgundy outfit & red heels. Pretty much anything goes – aside from another red. That will just be overboard!

Small accessories and jewels with this red and maroon dress pairing calls for silver jewels and lots of sparkles if the event calls for it!

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8. Turquoise, Blue or Purple Shoes for Added Color

Does turquoise go with burgundy? Or purple, or any blue, for that matter? Well, a burgundy dress or maroon outfit with blue or purple shoes can look fabulous when styled correctly! It all depends on what shade your burgundy dress is.

All blue hues, from navy to cobalt to bright turquoise, would complement any red or burgundy outfit! However, purple shoes look best when paired with a brighter shade of burgundy.

If your maroon dress is wine hued, or almost plum-colored, purple shoes may look too similar to suit it. However, this is better determined on a case-by-case basis depending on the hue of the purple shoes and burgundy dress combo!

Purse & Jewelry Styling Tips:  Play is safe with black or white, or get creative with a contrast yellow or gold purse! Unless your purse is gold, choose silver jewels to complement the cool tones of the blues.

Final Thoughts on Accessories & Shoes for Burgundy Dresses

I hope I've answered your what color shoes to wear with burgundy dresses & burgundy outfits question. And also helped you figure out what accessories for a burgundy dress work best.

Of course, as I always mention at the end of my post, the way you put your outfit together is relative to each wine-colored dress, specific shoe & occasion.

Ultimately, if it makes you feel fierce, just wear it! But if you need a more conservative burgundy outfit, understated shoe colors to wear with burgundy are black, beige & brown shoes.

Any questions? Leave me a note down below or feel free to check out more posts about certain dress colors to wear with specific shoes.  

xo ShoeTease

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