By contrast, pairing burgundy/maroon with a brighter color means that the pants are actually the pop of color, and the jacket actually serves as a neutral. Burgundy would also look stunning with a ...

Union’s sleeveless eggplant purple dress featured a plunging neckline with spaghetti straps and a floor-length body-con ...

Oxblood, by contrast, is the perfect balance of warm and cool, sitting somewhere between burgundy and maroon on the color wheel. It's this extra layer of warmth that designers love about oxblood.