So I picked up these burgundy pants last month after spotting them in a thrift store. Honestly wasn’t sure if I could pull them off year-round, so I spent weeks testing combinations season by season. Here’s how it went down.
Spring Experiment
Started simple with a cream-colored sweater that had loose stitching. Threw on white sneakers and instantly felt too safe. Next day swapped for light blue denim jacket and mustard yellow tee – bam! The pop of yellow made the burgundy sing while keeping it casual for park walks.
Summer Struggles
Burgundy in heat? Nearly gave up. First tried pairing with tank tops but felt mismatched. Game changer: linen blend pants (same color). Wore them with:
- Oversized white button-down unbuttoned
- Cropped black cami underneath
- Strappy brown sandals
Survived 90°F without sweating through or looking try-hard.
Fall Wins
When leaves turned? Burgundy pants became my heavyweight champs. Styled them three ways:
- With chunky oatmeal cardigan and ankle boots
- Under leather bomber jacket + gray hoodie combo
- Paired with forest green flannel shirt knotted at waist
That last one got compliments every damn time at coffee shops.
Winter Hacks
Almost chickened out when snow hit. Then remembered this thick charcoal wool coat. Tested it over fitted black turtleneck – burgundy pants suddenly looked expensive. Secret sauce? Shiny black Chelsea boots elevated everything without trying.
Biggest lesson? Burgundy works like denim but with flair. Took some trial-and-error but now they’re my year-round safety net. Just gotta adjust textures and layers per season. Still can’t believe thrift store find became my most versatile piece.
