All of the Chiect Party-Goers are Wearing Burgundy Slingback Heels This Season

As party season approaches, I’ve been thinking carefully about the trends I can fold into my wardrobe to feel a little elevated for the festive period. My dresses and skirts are already sorted, but it’s the footwear section I’ve been most eager to revive. And after consulting a couple of my most stylish colleagues, I’ve landed on the chicest shoe I didn’t realise I needed. The consensus? Burgundy slingbacks.

A handful of trusted fashion friends have nudged me toward weaving a pair of rich, ruby-toned slingbacks into my winter rotation. Not only do they complement partywear shades—think blacks, greys and metallics—but the colour also works beautifully with every wash of denim (and as my team knows, I’m a jeans person through and through).

Who What Wear Acting Editor @rebeccarhysevans wearing burgundy slingback heels with tights and a fur jacket.

Sitting somewhere between classic black and statement red, burgundy feels interesting but not unfamiliar. It’s softer and less severe than jet black, yet it pairs just as easily with the darkest pieces in my wardrobe, adding depth and warmth rather than feeling heavy.

Whilst I’m approaching the purchase with my winter wardrobe in mind, this is a shoe that you can reach for well into spring and summer, styling elegantly with creams, beiges and soft pinks, and looking right at home with tonal red-on-red outfits for a chic, pulled-together finish.

Influencer @cocoschiffer wears burgundy slingback heels with a burgundy leather jacket and a dark brown fitted skirt.

Clearly, I’m not the only one catching on. I’ve spotted refined iterations at Mango, H&M and Zara, as well as elevated versions from designer favourites like Manolo Blahnik and Miu Miu.