Autumn Colours: Burgundy, Chocolate Brown and Olive Green

Autumn is the best time of year to add depth to your wardrobe. Burgundy and chocolate brown appeared again and again on the Fall/Winter 2026 runways, while olive green emerged as a new neutral in the Spring/Summer 2027 collections. The three colours suit each other perfectly and flatter a wide range of skin tones, from warm to cool undertones. In plus sizes they make rich, calm and extremely elegant looks.

Burgundy: strong and graceful

Burgundy is a warm, softer alternative to black. A tonal burgundy outfit, meaning a burgundy knit, burgundy trousers and boots in the same shade, looks modern and powerful. For a gentler start, pair burgundy with cream, grey and camel. In glossy fabrics such as velvet and satin, burgundy is a perfect evening choice.

Chocolate brown: the new black

Think of chocolate brown as this season’s “new black”: softer than black, but just as chic. A dark brown coat, a cream roll neck and a brown skirt make one of autumn’s most sophisticated outfits. Brown with blue is irresistible too: a brown jacket with dark denim is an unexpected but harmonious pair.

Olive green: the new neutral

Olive sits calmly between khaki and moss. It behaves like a neutral, so it works with almost everything. Olive wide-leg trousers, a cream shirt and a brown belt make a relaxed yet considered daytime look. For evening, try an olive satin skirt with a black knit.

Wearing all three together

Because they come from the same palette, the three can be worn together. The easiest way to balance them is to make one the main colour and the others accents.

• Brown-led: Brown coat, olive knit, burgundy bag.
• Olive-led: Olive dress, brown boots, burgundy scarf.
• Burgundy-led: Burgundy suit, brown loafers, a fine gold necklace.

Depth through fabric

Using different textures in the same colour adds richness: a burgundy knit with a burgundy satin skirt, a brown suede jacket with brown wool trousers. Textures reflect light differently, so even a single-colour outfit never looks flat. This season’s tactile fabrics, from shearling to velvet and fringe, look especially good in these shades.

Start with accessories

If you’re not used to these colours yet, start small: a burgundy bag, a brown belt or an olive scarf. Whether you wear the colour close to your face matters too. A burgundy lipstick brings the spirit of the season to even the simplest black outfit.

In short

Autumn colours don’t require courage, just a little curiosity. Start with one piece and see how you feel. Once you see how these deep, warm tones glow against your skin, you’ll want to make room for them in your wardrobe.