Wine red dominated the runways this season and is quickly proving itself to be a versatile fall staple. Here are 12 ways to style the rich, vampy hue.

After a summer of cherry red domination, scarlet hues aren’t going anywhere. But, they are getting darker. As the leaves change colors and the temperature drops, we’ll follow suit, reaching for shades of red that are moodier and more concentrated. Enter wine red.

Wine red dominated the runways for fall/winter 2024. Now, it’s quickly proving itself to be a versatile fall staple. The vampy hue is sultry and sophisticated and transitions easily from day to night. Luckily, it also pairs well with other fall trends, from dark wash denim to chocolate brown.

Ahead, find 12 ways to style wine red for any occasion.

With Dark Wash Denim

The moody hue goes great with another one of the season's trends—dark-wash denim. Wide-leg jeans or even a dark denim skirt would do.

Try Tights

To dip your toes in the trend, try adding wine red tights to an otherwise neutral outfit. Here, the rich fall hue pairs well with a black dress and grey pinstripe blazer.

Add a Cooler Tone

If you prefer to mix and match colors, try pairing wine red with a rich cornflower blue. The contrasting warm and cool tones play nicely off one another.

Make it Monochromatic

If all else fails, a monochrome look always looks polished. Wine red is a good option for this approach as it's subdued enough to almost pass as a neutral.

With Black and White

Wine red and black just make sense together. Sheer black tights are always sexy, but especially so against the backdrop of a rich red set.

Add a Colorful Scarf

For a small variation on the monochrome look, add a colorful scarf. Gold accents are particularly complimentary.

Shades of Red

Another way to play off of the monochromatic look is to build an outfit with different shades of wine red. This way there's variation, but it's still sleek and simple. Adding different textures to the mix also adds interest.

Cream Colored Skirt

A deep wine red looks great against a bright cream color. Here, a soft feminine skirt peeks out under a tailored blazer, highlighting the contrast between the two pieces even further.

Super Subtle

Not ready to commit to a fully red look? Take a tried and true outfit formula, like denim and a blazer, and add a wine-red accessory. Here, a pair of knee-high boots peek out from the slit in a skirt.

With Navy

What goes well with black likely goes well with navy too, and wine red is no exception.

Shades of Gray

A rich, wine-red coat elevates a basic grey outfit, making the whole thing look a little more luxe.

With Chocolate Brown

Take a page from Kate Middleton's book and try pairing wine red with another of the season's hottest colors: chocolate brown.