1. Textured Leather Oxblood Bag

When you are choosing among different oxblood bags, start simply. It is such a rich, decadent color that if you are not sure about it, it is better to go with something sleek, elegant, and largely simple. Forget about a lot of embellishments or eccentric shapes. Go with something like this instead. It is trendy but fully functional, and easily meshes well with business or casual attire so you will get more use out of it.

2. Small Patterned Tote

If you want a more interesting oxblood bag, you should still start small. In terms of trim and embellishment, a bag like this is still quite simple and chic. It relies on darker shades of burgundy, an architectural shape, and some decidedly industrial hardware. It easily takes you from the office to the club, bar, or restaurant, and lets you get a little wild with your outfit choices.

3. Modern Geometric Oxblood Bag

Now, if you really want to stand out, start with neat shapes. Chloe, for example, offers a bag that is decidedly geometric. Its shape is slightly pentagonal, but with soft edges, accents, and hardware. It draws the eye but it does not steal all of the attention. It is modern but it has feminine appeal as well, so you really get the best of both worlds.

4. Multicolored Shoulder Bag

If you are not ready to jump onto the burgundy bandwagon, do not worry. There are lots of oxblood bags that incorporate different colors or patterns. Here there is a mix of black, burgundy, and pink, so you get all the decadence of oxblood but the other colors provide a lovely, harmonious mix. This is a party bag, a day bag, a work bag. You name it. This way you can easily wear burgundy or oxblood elsewhere without overdoing it. Also, if you want something brighter, you can always add a red handbag to your closet for a pop of primary color.

5. Embellished Oxblood Clutch

Ah, Alexander McQueen. No other brand understands the elegance and outright sex appeal of oxblood quite so well. This is one of my favorite oxblood handbags, although it is, of course, a clutch. I think burgundy really works well with formal attire. You could jazz up any dressy frock with this clutch, whether it is black, cream, pink, white, grey, or any variation thereof. It speaks of opulence, so it works especially well with a really killer little black dress.

6. Two-Toned Oxblood Tote

Again, if you are not quite ready to go full out oxblood, no problem. A lot of designers, such as Yves Saint Laurent, mix the color with something else. As you can see, it goes beautifully with dark green, especially when the bag has a lot of strong structure. If you choose a mossy offset, make the most of the earth tones in your wardrobe. Complement creamy ensembles of ivory, eggshell, and certain pastels.

7. Studded Shoulder Bag

Finally, do not be afraid to look for really hardcore oxblood handbags. Choose something with lots of studs or zippers or other metal hardware. It is a strong color, so it can easily take the competition. Look, it even handles fringe like a champ. You cannot say that about every color.

Because of the versatility of the color, oxblood bags work well for daytime events and evening soirees. It really all depends on the exact variation of color, the type of bag you buy, its shape, and its hardware. Oxblood is an excellent choice when you want to experiment with new colors and accent pieces but do not want to be too out there.

What do you think of these burgundy purses? Is the color a winner or will you pass on the trend?