Not Black, Not Grey—I Think Jumpers Look Most Expensive When They Come In This Elegant Shade

By Kevin Harson22 October 2025

I've been a fashion editor for many years now, so I've spent plenty of winters pondering the colour trends that deliver season after season. Of course, black remains undeniably elegant, and grey, reliably timeless. But after all this time, my favourite winter hue remains the decadent shade of a deep burgundy.

I’ll take this colour in any form, but I find that when it’s rendered in a slouchy knit, it truly shines. There’s something innately luxurious about the marriage of a relaxed jumper silhouette with a sumptuous, deep-wine tone. Both cosy and refined, I've found this trend a natural shortcut to looking expensive.

Influencer @juliesfi stands outside in London wearing a burgundy jumper with a checked miniskirt.

Burgundy jumpers also happen to be one of the easiest additions to a winter capsule wardrobe. They complement the darker, neutral tones we naturally gravitate towards at this time of year while adding depth to some of our brighter favourites, like pastel pink and butter yellow.

Influencer @nnennaechem wears a v-neck burgundy jumper with a black balloon skirt and mesh ballet flats.

Select the elegant trend in a finer knit and style it on its own; otherwise, pair a chunkier style with a fresh white tee for a neater finish. To tap into another growing winter trend, select your burgundy knit in a V-neck style and layer it over a cotton shirt.

Influencer @annabelrosendah wears a burgundy jumper with navy pinstripe trousers and a burgundy bag.

Fortunately, both high-street and designer brands have mastered the elegant staple. From COS’s fan-favourite cashmere jumper to Reformation’s endlessly chic Clara knit, scroll on to discover the most beautiful burgundy jumpers to add to your wardrobe right now.