How to Wear Burgundy and Baby Blue: 26 Dressy Outfits for Dinners and Holidays

Deep burgundy and icy baby blue look expensive together, in the spirit of Prada’s maroon-and-ice-blue idea. Here it’s dressed up for dinners, dates and every holiday table.

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Baby Blue Shirt, Burgundy Leather Skirt

This is the pairing that proves the whole idea: a crisp pale shirt against a dark leather midi, light on top and dark below. Where the two meet, both colors read clearly instead of blurring together.

Look for a pencil skirt that lands at mid-calf with a little stretch in the leather so it moves when you sit down at the table. Burgundy opaque tights and matching pumps lengthen the leg and make the blue shirt the only light note.

A thin burgundy tie knotted loosely at the collar is the detail that makes it feel dressed up. It works for a restaurant dinner or an office holiday party where you want to look sharp, not sparkly.

Icy Satin Midi With Cashmere V-Neck

A bias-cut skirt in icy blue is the quiet way into this palette. It moves like water and catches the lamplight, so it does the dressing up for you.

Keep the top soft and deep: a burgundy cashmere V-neck, fitted at the shoulder but not tight, hangs well over the skirt’s slip line. Burgundy patent pumps echo the sweater and tie the look together from top to toe.

Choose a satin with some weight to it; thin satin clings and shows every seam. This is a date night look that doesn’t try too hard.

Burgundy Velvet Blazer, Icy Silk Shirt

A velvet blazer is where this palette feels most like evening. The pale shirt underneath keeps the dark velvet from looking heavy, and the whole look reads as one suit.

Pick a boxy blazer that covers the hips and sits relaxed on the shoulder, then match it with wide-leg velvet pants in the same shade. A tonal burgundy suit with an icy blue shirt is the cleanest way to wear both colors with no fuss.

Silver hoops and a slim silver cuff suit the cool blue. It’s a wedding guest or theater look that stays comfortable through a long evening.

Organza Ruffle Jacket and Gloves

For the night you want a real statement, a baby blue organza jacket with ruffles does it without a single sequin. Gloves in the same shade make it look intentional, almost couture.

Dark, simple pieces keep the drama in check: burgundy wide-leg pants with a fitted burgundy top underneath. A burgundy top-handle bag in your hand repeats the dark note.

Organza is stiff, so the jacket holds its volume all night. Wear this to a holiday party or New Year’s Eve dinner.

Burgundy Satin Blouse, Blue Dots

A burgundy blouse scattered with tiny sky blue dots is a gentle way into the pairing. The print does the mixing for you, so the skirt can simply pick up the light shade.

Wear it with a light blue midi skirt that sits just below the knee, and finish with burgundy mary jane pumps. The blouse is the dressy piece, so keep the skirt matte and simple.

This one suits a daytime-to-evening schedule, like a work lunch that becomes drinks.

Burgundy Satin Slip, Mohair Cardigan

A burgundy slip dress under a fuzzy baby blue cardigan is soft and romantic, with the contrast sitting right in the textures. The dress is the evening piece, the knit is the cozy one.

Leave the cardigan open and let it hang off the shoulders slightly; mohair has enough body to stay put. Silver strappy sandals show off bare legs and suit the cool blue.

Choose a slip with a bias cut that skims without clinging. It’s a good fit for a hotel bar or a late dinner.

Powder Blue Suit, Croc Bag

An oversized powder blue suit is the confident choice, with burgundy appearing only where it counts. A burgundy croc bag is all the contrast the outfit needs.

Wear the blazer long over wide-leg pants, with a fitted ivory or burgundy knit top underneath. Burgundy pointed pumps repeat the bag so the dark color shows up twice.

It reads as tailoring first and color second, which is exactly why it works for an office holiday party.

Long Burgundy Coat, Blue Knit Column

A long burgundy coat over a baby blue knit column dress is the outdoor version of this palette. The coat frames the pale dress and keeps the blue visible at the collar and hem.

Burgundy suede knee boots take the dark color down to the ground, which makes the legs look longer. Choose a coat that reaches the calf so the dress hem peeks out below it.

This is a Christmas dinner outfit that walks from the car to the door without a second thought.

Tweed Jacket, Burgundy Satin Skirt

A baby blue tweed jacket carries the Chanel idea without any of the price. The texture is what makes it feel finished, and the satin skirt below adds shine.

Choose a boxy tweed that hits the hip and skip the nipped waist. A burgundy satin midi, below the knee, keeps the proportions modern, with burgundy pumps to match.

It’s an ideal wedding guest outfit when the invitation says cocktail but you don’t want a dress.

Burgundy Patent Trench Over Silk

A glossy burgundy trench looks like leather and moves like a raincoat, which makes it a surprise on a cold night. Under it, a baby blue silk shirt dress carries the light color.

Skip the belt and wear the coat open so the pale dress shows from collar to hem. Sheer black tights and burgundy pumps stay quiet and let the coat lead.

It works for a theater evening when the weather is wet and you still want to look put together.

Striped Shirt, Patent Mini

A blue striped oversized shirt is the relaxed piece here, balanced by a burgundy patent mini. The mix of crisp cotton and glossy vinyl is what makes it feel modern.

Baby blue lace tights are the link, picking up the shirt and adding texture at the legs. Burgundy pointed pumps close the look in the dark shade.

This is the playful look of the set, for a date night when you want a little edge.

Icy Wrap Knit, Burgundy Wide-Leg

When you want comfort that still looks dressed, a fine baby blue knit over burgundy wide-leg pants is the answer. The pants do the formal work with their drape.

Choose a wool-blend knit with some structure so it holds its shape, and let it end at the hip rather than the thigh. Black pointed boots and a silver chain necklace polish it.

It’s a good fit for a theater night or a long Christmas lunch.

Burgundy Lace Dress, Blue Cardigan

A burgundy lace midi dress is made for wedding season, and a baby blue cardigan keeps it from feeling too serious. The lace carries the romance, so the cardigan can be simple.

Drape the cardigan over the shoulders for the walk in, then slip it off at the table. Burgundy pumps and sheer black tights keep the look warm and polished.

Check that the lace is lined; sheer lace over a slip is dressy, but unlined lace is not.

How to Dress Up Burgundy and Baby Blue

Put the light color near the face and the dark one below, or swap them with a coat. Pale blue lifts burgundy; burgundy grounds the blue. Leather, velvet, organza, suede and satin make it evening, and silver jewelry suits the cool blue.

Blue Suede Skirt, Burgundy Blouse

A baby blue suede skirt feels soft and expensive, and burgundy keeps it grounded. Suede takes color beautifully, so the blue looks powdery rather than flat.

Pair it with a burgundy silk-blend blouse tucked in at the waist and burgundy suede ankle boots. Burgundy tights are the link that makes the legs look long.

A good choice for a date night in colder weather when you want something other than a dress.

Burgundy Velvet Dress, Icy Coat

Here the colors swap places: an icy baby blue coat over a burgundy velvet dress. The pale coat lifts the dark dress as you arrive, and the velvet shows when you take it off.

Choose a coat in a heavy wool so the color looks rich, not pastel. Burgundy suede pumps and silver drop earrings finish it for a New Year’s Eve dinner.

A velvet dress with sleeves means you don’t need an extra layer inside.

Cream Blouse, Blue Tweed Skirt, Burgundy Bag

When both colors feel like too much, make one of them an accent. A baby blue tweed skirt with a cream blouse lets the burgundy bag and shoes do the contrast.

Look for a tweed skirt that falls below the knee with a bit of fringe at the hem, which reads more modern than a pencil. Burgundy slingbacks and a burgundy bag tie the look together.

It suits a daytime wedding or a family holiday lunch.

Burgundy Leather Pants, Blue Satin Top

Burgundy leather pants in a wide, straight cut are a bolder way to wear the dark half. Paired with a pale satin top, they look sharp rather than rock-and-roll.

The top should be loose with a soft drape, tucked in just at the front. Silver pointed flats or burgundy boots both work, and a silver chain adds the cool shine.

This is a hotel bar or birthday dinner look that stays comfortable all night.

Baby Blue Dress, Burgundy Wool Coat

A baby blue dress with sleeves under a burgundy wool coat is the simplest version of the idea: one color inside, one outside. The coat can come off at the table and the dress still looks finished.

Choose a dress with a fluid skirt to the mid-calf, in crepe or a soft knit, and burgundy block-heel pumps. Burgundy tights between dress and shoe keep it seamless.

This is the easiest outfit to repeat across several dinners.

Burgundy Sequin Skirt, Pale Knit

For New Year’s Eve, a burgundy sequin skirt is the shine and a baby blue knit is the calm. Sequins in a deep shade look rich rather than loud.

Pick a skirt that falls to the mid-calf and a slightly cropped but high-waisted blue sweater with no gap at the waist. Silver pumps keep the glitter consistent.

The knit is what keeps the look from feeling like a costume.

Powder Blue Blazer Dress, Burgundy Tights

A blazer dress in powder blue is polished and a little unexpected. It looks like tailoring but works as a full outfit.

Look for a double-breasted cut that ends above the knee but isn’t skimpy. Burgundy opaque tights and burgundy ankle-strap pumps add the dark color from the knee down.

It’s perfect for an office holiday party when you want to stand out in a sea of black.

Burgundy Corduroy, Blue Poplin Shirt

Corduroy is a quiet way to dress down the palette without losing the color. A burgundy cord skirt with a crisp blue poplin shirt feels like a dressier version of a weekend outfit.

Choose a midi cord skirt with a soft A-line and tuck the shirt in loosely. Burgundy suede ankle boots and tights make it work for early winter.

This is for the informal dinner where everyone is dressed up a little but nobody is in heels.

Blue Lace Blouse, Burgundy Suit

A burgundy suit is a strong choice for a dinner or a wedding, and a baby blue lace blouse underneath makes it feminine. The lace peeks out at the collar and cuffs.

Choose a relaxed jacket and wide-leg pants in a wool crepe, and keep the blouse tucked in. Pearl-and-silver earrings suit the cool blue.

It’s the outfit to wear when you want to be the best-dressed person in the room without a dress.

Burgundy Midi Dress, Blue Gloves and Bag

A burgundy dress alone can go dark, so the baby blue comes in through accessories. Short gloves and a small blue bag make a plain dress look planned.

A satin-back crepe dress with long sleeves and a modest neckline is the most useful shape. Burgundy pumps and silver earrings finish it.

This is the easiest way to try the pairing if you already own a burgundy dress.

Blue Satin Shirt, Burgundy Maxi Skirt

A long burgundy skirt is graceful and slightly unexpected for dinner. With a loose icy blue satin shirt, it feels like a modern take on an evening gown.

Pick a skirt in a heavy crepe or satin with a slight sheen, falling to the ankle, and tuck in only the front of the shirt. Burgundy pointed pumps peek out at the hem.

Add a thin silver belt if you want the waist defined without any tightness.

Burgundy Knit Set, Blue Coat

A burgundy knit top and skirt set is the quiet outfit under a baby blue coat. The set looks like a dress but gives you two pieces to wear separately later.

Choose a fine merino so it drapes rather than clings, and a coat that covers the knit hem so the shape stays clean. Burgundy suede boots finish the look for a cold evening.

It’s the practical choice for a Christmas dinner that includes a long walk.

Blue Organza Skirt, Burgundy Bodysuit-Free Top

A baby blue organza midi skirt is the dreamy piece, and a fitted burgundy long-sleeve top keeps it grounded. The airy skirt and the dark top make the strongest contrast of the set.

Tuck the top into the skirt and let it fall naturally. Burgundy pumps and sheer black tights keep the legs quiet under the movement.

This is the one to save for a wedding guest outfit, where a little drama is welcome.

Dress the Pairing Up Once and Reuse It

Start with one burgundy piece and one baby blue piece you love, then repeat the opposite color in tights, shoes or a bag. See more ideas in our winter outfits and holiday party outfits.

FAQ

Do burgundy and baby blue go together?

Yes. The pale blue lifts the deep burgundy, and the light-dark contrast keeps both colors readable. It works best when one is the main color and the other repeats in accessories.

What shade of blue works best with burgundy?

Icy baby blue or powder blue works best because it has enough contrast against burgundy. Avoid mid-tone denim blue, which makes the outfit feel casual instead of dressy.

What fabrics make burgundy and baby blue look dressy?

Satin, velvet, leather, organza and suede move the pairing toward evening. Keep one matte piece, like a wool coat or knit, so the look doesn’t feel too shiny.

Which jewelry goes with burgundy and baby blue?

Silver is the best match because it suits the cool blue and makes burgundy look richer. Pearls also work well for weddings and formal dinners.

Can I wear burgundy and baby blue to a wedding?

Yes, as a wedding guest it looks polished in a tweed set, a lace dress with a blue cardigan or an organza skirt with a burgundy top. Avoid pairing it with white or ivory dresses that compete with the bride.