What to Wear With Brown Shoes and Brown Shoe Giveaway!
When it comes to suits, it’s easy to play it safe with a standard pair of black dress shoes. Brown shoes, however, are an easy way to elevate your look—they’re a good alternative to black on less formal occasions.
Tips for Wearing Suits with Brown Shoes
Brown shoes come in a variety of shades, from light tan to dark brown, and it takes some know-how to pick the right pair for your suit.
Casual events. In general, brown shoes are less formal than black shoes. Stick with black shoes for formal occasions, and opt for brown shoes for more casual events, like an outdoor wedding or a typical day at the office.
Shoe style. The style of your shoe will dress up or dress down your look. To create a formal appearance, keep it classy with a simple shoe without too many details. Take care that your shoes are clean and polished, that they don’t have a thick sole, and never, ever wear a square or overly pointy toe.
Match with belt. The color of your belt should match the color of your shoes. There are exceptions (such as when you’re wearing emerald green or navy shoes), but in general, it’s wise to stick to this rule.
Grey Suit, Brown Shoes
While black shoes may be the most typical option to pair with a grey suit, brown shoes can balance out your look and give it personality. Light grey suits are the most versatile, and can be styled with light brown or dark brown shoes. For a mid-grey or charcoal suit, brown shoes in darker shades are best.
Blue Suit, Brown Shoes
The blue suit, brown shoes combination is a popular option, and for a good reason. This great combination can be dressed up or dressed down, offering a more memorable look than the black suit, black shoe combination.
Keep in mind that if you choose to wear tan or light brown shoes with a dark blue suit, your shoes will stand out. This is great if you want to make a statement, but if you prefer to blend in, go with a darker shade of brown for your blue suit, brown shoes look.
Navy Suit, Brown Shoes
When it comes to a navy suit, brown shoes of any shade—from tan to dark brown—will work. Style your navy suit with a light brown shoe for an outdoor wedding or a date night, or pair it with a darker brown shoe for a business meeting.
Black Suit, Brown Shoes
I recommend avoiding it altogether, it’s not something I would do. It takes away from the black suit.
If you’re heading to a black-tie wedding, a funeral or a business meeting, stick with black shoes with your black suit.
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