Key Takeaways
- Burgundy is this one of this fall’s standout colors, showing up from runway-adjacent It-bags down to accessible basics — and Talbots is translating it at a real-life price point.
- The shade has range: near-black Red Wine, brighter berry-toned Tayberry, and classic Burgundy Melange all read as part of the same family without looking matchy when mixed.
- Talbots prices here run $99.50 to $199, and more than one piece was showing an active site-wide promo code at the time of writing — worth checking for a current deal before you check out.
What You’ll Find In This Post:
This Fall’s Richest Color
Every fall has a color that shows up everywhere, and this year it’s burgundy — not the flat, maroon version from a decade ago, but a richer, wine-dark shade that looks as good in suede and velvet as it does in a plain sweater. I’ve been wearing it in the pieces you see in today’s photos, and it’s the kind of color that makes an outfit look finished without much effort.
I wanted to show you where the idea came from before getting into where to actually buy it. The two pieces below set the mood — neither is from Talbots, but together they’re a good shorthand for what makes this color feel rich instead of basic. Then we’ll get into the Talbots pieces that capture the same feeling for a lot less money.
The Inspiration
The Bag That Started It All
Raisin Suede Dash Bag — Veronica Beard
Why it works: a sculptural suede top-handle bag in a deep raisin shade is basically the platonic ideal of this color trend — rich, a little unexpected, and clearly not black even though it reads dark from a distance. It comes with both a top handle and a removable shoulder strap, so it’s genuinely a go-anywhere bag and not just a photo prop.
The Blazer That Started It All
The Longline Blazer in Corduroy — Ann Taylor
Why it works: a longer, more relaxed blazer in corduroy gives the same rich, textured feeling as velvet without being quite as dressy — it’s the kind of piece that makes jeans look like an outfit instead of an afterthought.
The Talbots Translation
Here’s where it gets more affordable. Every piece below is Talbots, every piece is some shade of burgundy, and every piece is currently under $200.
1. The Blazer for Everyday
Shetland Blazer, Burgundy Melange — Talbots
$199.00
Why it works: a flattering, comfortable fit with button-front closures and patch pockets — Talbots calls it “a timeless style that always feels new,” and it’s the easiest single piece here for working the color into a normal outfit. Hits below the hip, so it layers well over everything else on this list.
Pair it with: jeans and the Elena pumps below for something that goes from errands to dinner without a costume change.
2. The Dress for an Occasion
RSVP Soft Satin Charmeuse Dress, Red Wine — Talbots
$199.00
Why it works: soft satin charmeuse with a lustrous finish and an asymmetrical hemline — this is the dressiest piece in the edit, built for an actual occasion rather than everyday wear. The deep red wine shade does a lot of the work without needing much else.
Pair it with: a chic clutch and minimal jewelry — let the fabric and color be the whole statement.
3. The Everyday Sweater Dress
Pointelle Sleeve Sweater Dress, Tayberry — Talbots
$159.00
Why it works: a shift silhouette with pointelle stitching detailing the sleeves — this is the low-effort, high-payoff option, the kind of dress you can put on without thinking and still look like you tried. Tayberry is the brightest, berry-leaning shade in this edit.
Pair it with: tall boots and a cardigan once it’s actually cold enough.
4. The Pant With Some Texture
Velveteen Patch Pocket Bootcut Pant, Red Wine — Talbots
$99.50
Why it works: tailored bootcut pants in sumptuous velveteen, with patch pockets in front and welt pockets in back — Talbots pitches these as work-to-weekend, and the texture is what keeps them from reading as just another pair of colored pants.
Pair it with: a plain cream sweater and flats, letting the velveteen carry the outfit.
5. The Pant for the Office
Wool Blend Straight Leg Herringbone Pull-On Pants, Burgundy — Talbots
$139.00
Why it works: a soft wool blend with a comfortable pull-on waist, straight through the leg — this is the more buttoned-up option of the two pants here, built to go, as Talbots puts it, “from boardroom to happy hour.”
Pair it with: a cream turtleneck and loafers for something polished without feeling stiff.
6. The Shoe That Finishes The Look
Elena Slingback Pumps, Velvet, Red Wine — Talbots
$159.00
Why it works: rich velvet, a comfortable kitten heel, and a memory foam footbed — these are the kind of pumps that photograph beautifully and are actually wearable past the first hour, which is not nothing in a dress shoe.
Pair it with: the RSVP dress or the Shetland blazer and jeans for an easy dressed-up moment.
7. The Everyday Bag
Cora Suede Bucket Bag, Tayberry — Talbots
$169.00
Why it works: buttery soft suede in a classic, just-right bucket silhouette — this is the Talbots answer to the Veronica Beard bag up top, at well under half the price, with an interior slip pocket and an 18-inch handle drop that actually fits on the shoulder.
Pair it with: genuinely anything on this list — it’s the most versatile piece in the edit.
FAQs
Yes — it’s showing up across price points this season, from designer suede bags to mainstream retailers like Talbots. The richer, wine-dark shades (rather than a flatter maroon) are what’s reading as current.
Talbots alone uses a few different names — Burgundy, Burgundy Melange, Red Wine, and Tayberry — and they range from a near-black wine tone to a brighter, berry-leaning shade.
No — part of what makes this color work is that the shades don’t have to match precisely. A Tayberry bag with a Red Wine dress should still read as intentional, not mismatched.
Closing Thoughts
I don’t think you need the designer version of this color to get the feeling it’s going for — texture does more of the work than price tag does, whether that’s suede, velvet, or a good wool blend. The Talbots pieces here get at the same richness as the bag and blazer that started this for me, just at a price where you can actually buy more than one. Which piece would you start with? Tell me in the comments.
Style has no expiration date — and neither do you.
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