Is the new ‘Barbiecore’ trend going too far for you? Try the adult version – Burgundy.

It may be rosé season, but red wine is the order of the day at planet fashion. Forget ice pastels and punchy brights, this summer the style conscious will be reaching for pieces in burgundy, merlot and burgundy.

An evolution of the popular ‘Barbiecore’ trend, in which pink dominates, deep red is a more grown-up way to play with bold colours.

And while typically associated with the colder months, this season’s catwalks showed how a rich palette can work successfully in summer, too. Just stick to lightweight fabrics and airy silhouettes.

At Saint Laurent came slinky jumpsuits in maroon and oxblood, while celebrity-loved label Nensi Dojaka showcased see-through dresses in sunset hues.

But if, like me, you lean toward black and navy even during a heat wave, think of burgundy as a style refresh that doesn’t require you to leave your comfort zone.

Blazer, £220, and trousers, £150, jigsawonline. com; waistcoat, £45, and shoes, £250, meandem. com; earrings £125, tillysveaas.co.uk

Dress, £260, essencelantwerp.com; boots, £180, aspiga.com; neck scarf, £150, aspinaloflondon. com

Shirt, £35, gap. co.uk; trousers £449, whistles. com; shoes, as before; bag, £99, jasperconran. com

I’m tempted to switch my go-to black slip dress for Ghost’s Berry One, which would work just as well with black sandals as it does with LK Bennett’s raffia wedges.

In the evening, throw on a matching shirt from With Nothing Underneath for extra coverage.

Speaking of coordination, a head-to-toe burgundy look is not only totally on-trend, it’s also easy to wear.

Up your 9-to-5 style game with Jigsaw’s linen suit, adding a classic white tee and loafers for freshness.

Cefinn’s plaid maxi looks smart worn with burgundy mules and a sleek shoulder bag. On weekends, switch to white sneakers and a woven bag.

Dress. £315, rixolondon. com; shoes £139, mintvelvet.co.uk; earrings, own stylist

Shirt, £120, with nietonder.com; dress, £129, ghost.co.uk; shoes, £329, lkbennett.com; earrings £125, tillysveaas.co.uk

Top, £149, whistles. com; jeans, £158, freepeople.com; shoes £61, as before; bag, £14.90, uniqlo.com; earrings £125, tillysveaas.co.uk

Dress, £240, essencelantwerp.com; shoes, £299, lkbennett.com; bag, £58, thecolombiacollective.co.uk; earrings, own stylist

A touch of burgundy is an easy way to update the basics for the upcoming season. Breathe new life into your white shirt by pairing it with plum-colored leather pants.

Wine tones are also a sophisticated alternative to traditional florals for summer events. Essentiel Antwerp’s billowing halter dress is perfect for warm-weather weddings. Or increase the glamor factor for summer cocktails with Rixo’s gold flash midi.

If you already have a burgundy dress, play it up with accessories. A pair of suede boots and a neckerchief give a broderie anglaise maxi an elevated festival feel.

Or grab a pair of sandals in contrasting colors. Tangerine espadrilles give a raspberry summer dress a tutti-frutti look, perfect for vacation – with a sangria in hand, of course.