08 Sep September Color Palette

Burgundy, Blush, Chocolate Brown & Plum

Fall color is getting a little more interesting.

This month, we’re looking beyond the expected black, camel, and olive and leaning into a richer, more nuanced palette. Burgundy, blush, chocolate brown, and plum bring depth, softness, and a little unexpected color to your wardrobe without asking you to completely reinvent your style.

Burgundy 

Deep, saturated, and undeniably chic. Burgundy brings a dramatic richness to fall dressing, acting almost like a neutral while adding more dimension than classic black or navy.

Try it with: 

• Blush
• Chocolate brown
• Denim
• Camel
• Olive

Blush

Soft doesn’t have to mean sweet. Blush adds a feminine, modern contrast to fall’s deeper palette and feels especially elevated when paired with burgundy, chocolate, or plum.

Try it with:

• Burgundy
• Chocolate brown
• Plum
• Cream
• Dark denim

Chocolate Brown

The season’s new power neutral. Rich chocolate brown brings warmth and sophistication to an outfit, offering an effortless alternative to black that pairs beautifully with both tonal and contrasting shades.

Try it with:

• Burgundy
• Blush
• Plum
• Cream
• Camel
• Olive

Plum

Moody with a touch of unexpected color. Plum’s deep violet undertone gives fall dressing a more directional feel, especially when layered with burgundy, chocolate, or soft blush.

Try with:

• Chocolate brown
• Blush
• Burgundy
• Navy
• Olive

The Stylist Tip

The secret? You don’t have to invest in all four at once. Start with one shade and build from there.

For example: Make plum your unexpected new neutral and pair it with a classic olive green for a rich, modern color story. Or keep things effortlessly elevated with chocolate brown + camel or dark denim. A tonal combination that feels very fall without trying too hard. 

Whatever color combination you make your own, the key to making these shades feel fresh is contrast. Pair a deeper shade with something lighter or softer, or mix two colors with different levels of intensity. You can create that contrast through your clothing or with accessories. Think a blush blouse with chocolate brown trousers or a burgundy bag with a softer neutral outfit.

 Request your next Style Box or Style Session and new fall arrivals in these rich shades are already making their way in. We can’t wait to start styling them into your fall wardrobe.