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My dress is @adamlippes borrowed via @renttherunway and Cheetos with Sauvignon Blanc is a really fun pairing!
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Met three dear friends for an early dinner that went on until after the sun set. Great food and conversation with some great women!

The dress is @adamlippes and I borrowed it from @renttherunway. The bag is @jcrew and a splurge but I regretted not buying it the last time they offered this bag and this color is SO me. I mean, look how great it is with these many years old suede heeled sandals? Meant to be!

This color combination makes me so happy, and this dress was comfy even after a decadent meal. We all deserve to experience comfort and joy with our wardrobes! 💛🩷

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Okay I know you want to know about what we’re wearing! 

My sister’s caftan is from @anthropologie (bought this summer so maybe you can find on resale sites).

I’m wearing a @bananarepublic dress also from this summer with the @universalstandard denim chore jacket and a hat I got from a @madewell collab a year or so ago. I glammed it up with some gold chains and gold drop earrings, but kept it comfy for a night of standing and dancing with @birkenstock sandals.

This was my first big outing since my eye surgery, and with a pocketful of eye drops I felt good (and grateful we splurged for good seats!).

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Fashion Advice · October 29, 2019

Burgundy – The Unexpected Neutral This Season

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Last week I featured red, and this week I am featuring burgundy, a dark red.  However, I featured red as a pop of color that can add vibrancy to neutrals, while burgundy, merlot, and other dark reds are essentially a neutral.  Especially this season, a dark red is a chic choice for trousers, sweaters, dresses, and shoes.  Whether it's a burgundy cashmere sweater or a pair of oxblood lace-up ankle boots, you can't go wrong with deep wine red shades for this season.  They look amazing with other neutrals like camel, gray, and olive.  However, it's a perfect neutral to help jewel tones like sapphire blue, rich purple, peacock blue, golden colors like topaz, and even ruby red truly shine. If you're interested in dipping your toe into this trend, below I share some of the best burgundy-colored pieces I've found on the internet.

burgundy how to wear it

  1. Cozy cashmere cableknit.  This luxe cashmere scarf is the perfect size to wear with your winter coat but still leave it on once you get indoors. Four colors to choose from.
  2. A beautiful silk scarf in a versatile size.  Large enough to be able to turn this scarf into as blouse, to wear with your outerwear in fall, double around your neck to wear with a sweater or blazer, or use in place of a belt. Two colors available.
  3. Polarized Polish. When the temp drops, no one wants to wear metal sunglasses – hello frostbite!  But you still need to protect the eyes.  These chic oversized sunglasses will also protect the face from wind and cold and polarized lenses will improve clarity.  All this, two colors available, for $65.
  4. Put a brooch on it.  Fall and winter are the perfect time for brooches and pins.  This one in a mix of red and pink hues would look so chic with your work suit, your winter coat, or in place of a tie with a buttoned-up blouse. It would look beautiful with blush pink or wine red, with denim, black, gray, and even shades of purple and plum.
  5. Herringbone print FTW.  The subtle pattern of this scarf elevates the look and adds richness to all of your outerwear.  Two colors available, and the price is very nice.
  6. A timeless and chic crossbody bag.  The hardware feels modern and luxe, the color is rich (it also comes in two other colors), the size perfect for all the essentials with a strap long enough to fit over your puffer coat.
  7. This blouse will make your whole look.  Whether it's tucked into high-waisted wide-leg trousers or styled with your favorite skinny jeans, this gorgeous blouse will garner compliments and cause double-takes. Also available in black. FYI use EY49 at checkout and get 25% off through Thursday!
  8. Red red wine-colored cords. This stretch corduroy skinny jeans are available in regular and petite sizes up to 18, 10 different colors, get great customer reviews and cost less than $70.
  9. Chic boots on sale.  One of my favorite footwear brands for comfort and quality with a boot that will be stylish for many years.  Available in six colors and discounted to less than $160.
  10. The coziest sweater.  Great reviews for warmth, style, and comfort. A curved hemline is great half-tucked or worn over leggings.  Currently on sale for less than $50. Three colors to choose from.
  11. The must-have lipcolor for the season.  A rich burgundy lip is so lovely with winter-pale skin, lush brows, and a subtle flush on the cheeks.  This is my favorite hybrid lipstick/gloss in the next color I plan to buy! 
  12. The eyes have it. While some red eye makeup will make you look like a rabbit or on Day 3 of The Flu, a dark burgundy can make brown eyes look richer, hazel and green eyes pop, and blue eyes electric. Available in 13 colors, this pencil is great for a crisp line or smudging to replace traditional eye shadow.
  13. This flat will dress up and down.  Made of velvet, these flats have a slightly elongated toe that will look chic peeking out of wide-leg trousers, styled with jeans of any silhouette, or glam up for evening with a midi or fit and flare frock.
  14. Budget-friendly elegance.  Whether it's your old thrifted denim jacket or a wool lady coat, any outerwear looks more elegant with a wool fedora.  This one comes in three colors, gets great reviews, and is a good price.

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  1. Eve says

    November 6, 2019 at 10:21 pm

    Alison, not all of your readers have pale skin, even in the winter.

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      November 7, 2019 at 11:26 am

      You are totally right, Eve and I am embarrassed that I wrote such an exclusionary statement. I appreciate you calling me out. Thank you.

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      • Eve says

        November 7, 2019 at 5:26 pm

        No problem. It’s all good. 🙂

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  2. Sonia says

    November 2, 2019 at 12:36 am

    Burgundy has always been a great Fall shade for my wardrobe as is muted tones of yellow and taupe. Thanks for reminding me that I must pull out my Dagne Dover Medium Andra crossbody. I love carrying it as my daily bag. It’s just the right size for me.

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      November 4, 2019 at 6:32 pm

      When I pulled out my Oxblood Small Andra today, I thought of you and this comment!

      Reply
  3. Nicole Kowalski says

    October 29, 2019 at 8:42 pm

    The only times I have worn burgundy were when I was about maybe 8 or 9 and again about 10 years later.

    As an 8 or 9 year old I begged my mom for a bright burgundy pleated skirt with a pink v neck sweater and matching knee socks (aging myself with the knee socks). I was one of those kids that wanted to wear my favorite thing forever. Every. Day. My poor mom.

    The second time, gaucho pants were in style. Y’know, culottes? Wide legged, high waisted, cropped pants? Yep. Had them in burgundy and again, wore them with pink. But being more sophisticated, I also wore them with an ivory blouse with a bow at the neck. And my knee high, brown suede, mid heel, lace up knee boots. Every single piece of that outfit could be worn today and nobody would know it wasn’t bought off the rack!

    Thanks for the round up! Some really nice pieces.

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    • Alison Gary says

      November 4, 2019 at 6:33 pm

      Oh my gosh I LOVE these stories! Thank you so much Nicole for sharing them!!

      Reply
  4. Bette says

    October 29, 2019 at 2:43 pm

    I have burgundy glasses I wear every single day. They perfectly match my lip color and complement my skin tone. When I bought them, I worried they’d be limiting, but instead, I’ve found they go with just about every item in my wardrobe. Love!

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      October 29, 2019 at 6:05 pm

      That sounds so chic, Bette!

      Reply
  5. Nebraskim says

    October 29, 2019 at 2:02 pm

    I love expanding the idea of “neutrals” beyond white, cream, beige, brown, gray and black. I have long used red as a neutral, and am experimenting with navy, burgundy and olive green. I think that navy particularly plays well with other colors. It feels to me like it’s the muted saturation level that allows these colors to incorporate into a neutral — either as the star or the supporting cast.

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    • Alison Gary says

      October 29, 2019 at 6:05 pm

      I fully agree!

      Reply
  6. Vicki says

    October 29, 2019 at 10:32 am

    I’ve seen it for fall before, but this year’s burgundies are really nice. The red section of my closet is expanding.

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      October 29, 2019 at 6:06 pm

      Agree. Previous years have been muted or muddied, I love this season’s clear and rich tones!

      Reply
  7. Kimberly says

    October 29, 2019 at 10:30 am

    I was excited to see you discussing burgundy as a neutral for this season. The blouse you shared is absolutely gorgeous and I could see me wearing it for many holiday festivities – instead of traditional red.

    Reply
    • Alison Gary says

      October 29, 2019 at 6:06 pm

      Isn’t that blouse stunning? It’s what inspired this post!

      Reply
  8. Susan says

    October 29, 2019 at 10:17 am

    I am loving the burgundy trend this year. I have a burgundy pleated skirt I bought this season and have already worn multiple times with a variety of colors. I forgot it worked so well as a neutral! And feel a little dumb about forgetting because I had burgundy jeans several years ago that I wore until they were falling apart.

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    • Alison Gary says

      October 29, 2019 at 6:07 pm

      It’s so easy to forget, I find myself re-learning things with each season!

      Reply

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Scenes from a Friday night…

We started at @littleblackbirddc a new wine bar in Cleveland Park where we had great food, drink, and conversation into the evening. We then headed down the street to @atomicbilliards for a whole different experience and to keep the conversation going. I treasure my friendships with @sylviacolella (who had a birthday recently), @districtofchic, and @blonde_inthedistrict they’re the real deal 🥰

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Night and day…

Met three dear friends for an early dinner that went on until after the sun set. Great food and conversation with some great women!

The dress is @adamlippes and I borrowed it from @renttherunway. The bag is @jcrew and a splurge but I regretted not buying it the last time they offered this bag and this color is SO me. I mean, look how great it is with these many years old suede heeled sandals? Meant to be!

This color combination makes me so happy, and this dress was comfy even after a decadent meal. We all deserve to experience comfort and joy with our wardrobes! 💛🩷

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If @thechicks are in town you can bet @debbiefaye78 and I will be there! So when we heard they were coming to @merriweatherpp we were so excited. And their concert did not disappoint. As always, a phenomenal show! If The Chicks come to your neck of the woods I highly recommend you go!

Okay I know you want to know about what we’re wearing! 

My sister’s caftan is from @anthropologie (bought this summer so maybe you can find on resale sites).

I’m wearing a @bananarepublic dress also from this summer with the @universalstandard denim chore jacket and a hat I got from a @madewell collab a year or so ago. I glammed it up with some gold chains and gold drop earrings, but kept it comfy for a night of standing and dancing with @birkenstock sandals.

This was my first big outing since my eye surgery, and with a pocketful of eye drops I felt good (and grateful we splurged for good seats!).

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If I close my eyes you can’t tell one is still bloodshot 😜

Still recovering from my eye surgery but feeling more myself. Getting dolled up helps me feel me. Bright colors and bold jewelry have been signature Alison since I was a kid! 

Sweater: @favorite.daughter 
Earrings: Amazon
Necklace: @_jennybird (old)
Ring: @realmfinejewelry 
Bra: @lovebravissimo 
Lipstick: @glossier 
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Happy gotcha day, Oscar! Four years ago he came into our life and we are so happy to have in our family!

Oscar was a rescue and came with some… quirks. Over the years we have come to understand him and he has come to trust us. He’s a diva, a snuggler, he could play catch for hours, and he’s my husband’s shadow. 

We’ve never had a small breed dog before and it’s a whole different experience. But we adore Oscar and couldn’t imagine our life without him! Thank you for coming into our life Oskie McGoskie! 🐾❤️

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I can see clearly now…

Actually I can’t, but things after my retina surgery are much improved! My next appointment is in a month and I’m cleared to get back into the world (with some restrictions to protect my eye).

With a sclera buckle, it changes your eye shape and now I am nearsighted again (I had lasik a few years ago). Once the eye is stabilized I can get glasses or contacts but until then I’m 20/20 in one eye and right now 20/60 in the other. But the eye is healing beautifully and I feel positive!

And I could see clearly enough to fall for this poppy-colored cotton jumpsuit from @pistoladenim. It comes in a few colors but this one is my favorite. I went with XL (im@a 14, sometimes 16) and likely could have sized down but I enjoy the relaxed fit and the drawstring waistband to create shape. And hello zipper closure making it super easy to get on and off!

My husband took this photo right after my eye appointment, I think it reflects my positive attitude and feeling of hope! 🧡

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I’ll be a bit quiet on here and other channels because I had eye (retinal) surgery this past weekend. I was having what I thought were ocular migraines but come to find out I was experiencing lattice degeneration, which is thinning/holes in the retina. I had surgery Saturday for my right eye and later on they’ll work on the left eye, which isn’t as bad and can be remedied by laser, in office.

I share not because I’m Mrs. Frizzle meets Iris Apfel as I recuperate at home, but because this whole thing has been a lesson on trusting my gut. And I want to remind you to do the same.

As we get older our bodies can feel like strangers. Things are constantly changing and it’s easy to just assume your annual physical will catch anything wrong. But if you slow down and listen to your body you’ll know when things are just a sign of aging and life and what seems unusual. That nagging issue may be something more serious.

And if you’re seeing flashing lights, floaters, spiderwebs or other odd eye things get checked out ASAP. It may be nothing but take it from me, it may actually be something. ❤️

Okay, going back to my big sunglasses caftan recuperation life!

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While in Savannah, I made sure to get lunch reservations for me and E at @theoldepinkhouse she loves the color pink, historic homes, and ghost stories so it was a perfect choice! 

Built in 1789 on Reynolds Square, there are stories of guests seeing ghosts, cutlery and wine bottles moving along with an elegant and truly delicious dining. 

While we didn’t see any apparitions, we did have a lovely lunch with impeccable service and after toured all floors of the home. I highly recommend a visit if you’re visiting Savannah!

My dress is from @cosstores (no longer available); hat is @furtalk and bag is @talbotsofficial (no longer available).

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The three of us (and our dog Oscar!) had a warm and humid but wonderful time exploring Savannah, Georgia earlier this month. Our daughter visited this gorgeous city last summer with her @girlscouts troop but wanted to return to experience more. We let her choose our adventures and play your guide and it was awesome. We cannot wait to visit again, though next time it won’t be August 🥵

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Y’all know I love stripes and when @universalstandard came out with their Breton-stripe dresses and tops I HAD to try them! As expected, the quality is stellar, the fit boosts my confidence, and I appreciate the range of colors (5 different stripes to choose from) and sizes (00-50). For reference, I’m wearing XS but preferred S for the top and I usually wear a 14 or XL in other brands.

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