I have received many queries by readers on how to match their shoes against their other mens clothing, like suit or pants. Actually it is not as difficult as they think it is since the choices of colors for men’s shoes are quite limited. Unless you have a taste for extraordinary colors, otherwise there should not be much problem coordinating dress shoes.
Always remember that formality of dress shoes begins from the darkness of its color. For example, black is always the most formal color while light brown is the least formal. So you should match your shoes against your suits or pants based on the occasion. If you are attending a formal business dinner, then naturally black shoes are your ultimate choice rather than brown shoes.
Of late, there are more men wearing light brown or camel colored dress shoes against their dark colored suits or pants. These high contrast creates a very trendy style which I personally like. However, we should also note that this combination gives a more casual feel toward it.
What if the suit or pants are brown-based colors like olive or chocolate colors? Must we definitely wear it against brown shoes? Not necessarily, black shoes are just as fine. Of course, brown shoes would let the color flow very smoothly but black is still a color that can fit nicely. Remember that black is the color for formal.
Lace-up shoes are one step better than slip-ons for their formality. At the same time, lace-ups are split into Balmoral and Blucher types. Refer to Mens Dress Shoes Styles for their differences. The latter is always considered less formal because of its open throat design.
So remember that whether you want a formal or casual look would depend on your choice of two criteria: the dress shoe style and its color. My brother actually has a gray shoe that is blucher styled with pointed tip and polished patented leather. Due to these various combinations, his dress shoe actually looked almost formal against dark colored pants and yet with a tinge of stylishness.
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By: Leroy Fong
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Men’s Fashion Tips: Matching Mens Shoes with Suits or Pants
April 16th, 2010The Shoes That Everyone Needs In Their Wardrobe, The Basic Black
March 11th, 2010
This season, black is the new black. That’s right. Black is in. Black is always in. That’s one of the great things about it. Black never goes out of style. Part of its timelessness is the fact that it goes with almost anything. From jeans to a tuxedo, black always works. When it comes to shoes, all those statements still apply. You may not want to wear black shoes all the time, but no wardrobe is complete without them. Man or woman, you should own black shoes.
In the past, when people thought about black shoes they thought about formalwear. Well, that’s no longer the case. These days, many athletic shoes are black. It’s tough to predict popular fashions or explain them, but at some point professional athletes started switching from white shoes to black shoes. Soccer players have been wearing black sneakers for a long time. Football players and baseball players soon followed suit. But it wasn’t until professional basketball players started wearing black sneakers that the trend really caught fire. Now it can be hard to find white athletic shoes. Some athletes think black shoes make you look like you’re moving faster. Others point to more practical reasons. Black shoes don’t show dirt and scuffs as much as light colored shoes do. Popular fashion tends to follow the lead of the elite and athletic shoes buyers are no different. Once the pros started doing it, the masses followed. Black athletic shoes match almost any color and work well in a variety of environments. Black basketball shoes look just as good with blue jeans as they do with a pair of polyester mesh basketball shorts. Women athletes are wearing black shoes, too.
Of course, their real-world female counterparts are doing the same thing. Of course, when it comes to formalwear, black shoes are an absolute necessity. Men can get away with own one pair of nice shoes and odds are that one pair of nice shoes that guys own are going to be black. You can’t go wrong with a nice pair of black loafers, or oxfords, or wing-tips, or even formal boots. Black dress shoes are integral to that classic black tuxedo. They go great with jeans and a blazer for that rugged, yet chic look. When attending a funeral, those black shoes will work perfectly.
Women, too, need a nice pair of formal black shoes. Unlike most men, it’s probable that women will have more than one pair of nice black shoes. Whether they’re flats or high heels, a lady must have some black shoes to choose from to go with that elegant evening gown, beautiful cocktail dress, alluring skirt, professional pants suit, and even blue jeans.
Don’t forget to invest in some shoe polish for your black formal shoes. This will keep them shiny and in good condition.
You can’t go wrong with a pair of black shoes, whether it’s for formal occasions, knocking the stuffing out of a baseball, or hanging out at your favorite bar.
By: Gregg Hall
Black High Heel Shoes – Shoes That Are Always in Style
March 2nd, 2010
Just like a little black dress, black high heel shoes should be considered a staple in any woman’s wardrobe because they can be mixed and matched with many different outfits. High heel shoes are something that most women have in various colors and styles, but it is the black shoes that can be worn with virtually anything all year long. While many believe that white shoes can only be worn during certain times of the year, black shoes can be worn well all year long.
The great thing about black high heel shoes is that they can be worn with business attire, evening attire, and even a pair of great jeans! Black high heel shoes can complete a great outfit or it can dress up a more casual outfit if you don’t feel like getting as dressed up as you might otherwise. Black shoes simply pull any outfit together in a great way, and when you put a nice heel on black shoes it instantly becomes more versatile than just about any other shoe that you can buy.
Not only should every woman have a pair of black high heel shoes, she should have a couple different pairs. There isn’t a certain type of shoe that you need to buy, but you can choose between black heels that have a chunkier heel, one that is pointier such as a stiletto style, or even something a bit strappier that can easily be dressed up or down. There is also a variety of finishes on black high heel shoes that don’t go out of style such as the patent leather finish, the matte finish, leather, suede, or cloth style. When you consider all of the different black high heel shoes that you can buy, you’ll see why it is such a fundamental and versatile part of a woman’s wardrobe.
Another nice thing about black high heel shoes is that they can be worn with just about every outfit. If you buy a new dress and you can’t find shoes that are the same color, you can always go with black heels and panty hose to pull together a great look. Black heels go well with every color and some consider them more professional than red heels, or even pink or other brightly colored shoes that may color coordinate well with an outfit but aren’t what you would wear to the office. Black is just a basic color, and because of this women find that several pairs are necessary!
When you buy a pair of black heels you don’t have to worry about them going out of style. Many women that are into shoes and have many pairs find that they can still wear black high heel shoes that they purchased more than ten years ago! What this means is that you can consider your black heels an investment, and you also don’t need to fret too much if you spend a little more than usual on your heels because you’ll get plenty of wear out of them. If you buy decent heels and you rotate them with other heels you will find that you can wear them for several years and still find the level of comfort that you desire in a dress shoe.
Black high heel shoes have been and will be a basic wardrobe piece for women in just about any lifestyle. Whether you are going to work, to a business party, a personal gathering, or you are just going out for a night on the town black heels are the way to go.
By: Clark Hunter
