Burgundy Is Replacing Black This Autumn, and H&M’s $45 Trousers Are the Comfy, Polished Way to Wear It

AngiePhotos//Getty ImagesBlack has had a long run as the office neutral of choice, but this fall it's burgundy doing the talking. Google searches for burgundy trousers are up 170% in the past month, and the internet has clearly landed on the same pair: H&M’s Wide-Leg Dress Pants, $45.The Dark Burgundy colorway is selling fast—a deep, wine-rich shade that reads far more expensive than $45. The cut is a straight leg with a high waist, and the woven fabric means they move with you through a full day at your desk without a single dig at the waistband. If burgundy isn't your color, the same style also comes in Black, and White, but it's the burgundy pair that we've got our eyes on.How to style burgundy trousers for workFor the office, I'm pairing them with a cream-colored knitted top and tan loafers—the warmth of the burgundy against cream lends a soft contrast, and loafers keep the outfit looking business-ready. Add a camel coat over the top for the commute and you've dressed for the weather and the trend in one go.How to style burgundy trousers off-dutyOff-duty, swap the knitted top for a chunky oatmeal knit and trade the loafers for white sneakers. Burgundy and cream is quietly become one of the season's best color pairings, and it works just as well for a Saturday coffee run as it does for a desk.How to style burgundy trousers for eveningFor evening, a fitted navy-blue top and matching pointed-toe heels turn the same trousers into something you'd happily wear to dinner. Burgundy has enough depth to perfectly balance the jewel-tone richness of navy-blue without needing anything else to complete the palette. Kara KiaEcommerce Editor, Women's LifestyleKara Kia is the Ecommerce Editor for Women's Lifestyle at Hearst UK, leading Cosmopolitan UK's digital shopping strategy across fashion, beauty and lifestyle. With over eight years of experience as a journalist and editor, Kara specialises in skincare, makeup, haircare and helping women find their personal style — trying and testing every product she recommends. A trusted voice in fashion and beauty ecommerce, Kara's most-read guides include the best wedding dresses under £1000, the best affordable jewellery brands, the best Korean skincare products, and the best products for curly hair. She also covers major shopping events including Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day for Cosmopolitan, Red and Prima. Kara previously held the role of contributing Fashion and Beauty Ecommerce Editor at ELLE UK and Harper's Bazaar UK; before joining Hearst, she was Fashion Content Editor at NET-A-PORTER's Porter Magazine, Associate Editor at PopSugar, and wrote for Refinery29 and LOVE Magazine. An experienced interviewer, she has spoken to Zendaya, Alicia Keys, Simone Biles and Tyla about life, work and style. Born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica and formerly based in Toronto, Kara now lives in London. Follow Kara on Instagram @kara.kia