MISTAKE MEN MAKE WHEN DRESSING UP - HOW TO MATCH SMART TROUSERS WITH SHOES

Men's fashion has evolved beyond the gray flannel suit, and pops of colour are totally acceptable on a guy who knows what he's doing

The perfect match

As a general rule, men should follow these colour combinations when deciding what shoes to wear with what trousers, regardless of if they're dressy or not. Keep in mind that there are lots of other colours that could be thrown into the mix, but we'll keep it simple because the fashion police are very busy as it is.

 SHOES & TROUSER COLOUR GUIDE

Trouser/suit color	Shoe color
Black	black, tan or camel (a more risqué choice), oxblood
Gray	black, oxblood, camel
Brown	any shade of brown, black, camel
Navy	black, camel, tan, oxblood
Earth tones	any shade of brown, camel, black

Dress shoes: A short guide

As for specific types of shoes to wear with specific styles of trousers, here are a few suggestions:

Wear your khakis with...

1. For a classic look, wear your khakis with a pair of martin or tassel loafers to achieve traditional business style. Another sure bet are Kiltie oxfords - with or without perforated medallion toe detailing. 2. For a preppy look, wear khakis with a slick pair of loafers.
3. When attending a less formal, summer event, go for a pair of honey woven, leather loafers with stitching on the sides.
4.Personally, I'd wear my khakis with a pair of leather cap toe lace-up shoes.

Wear your 4-pocket pants and dress pants with...

1. For a more casual look, step into a handsome pair of monk strap shoes; their subtle buckle will give you a refined look. 2. For the typical businessman look, wear your dress pants with a pair of tassel loafers. Or, spice up your look by wearing a pair of bit loafers with half-rubber soles and gunmetal ornaments.
3.If you're seeking a trendier style, step into a pair of moccasin-style shoes in black or camel, with detailed stitching and a modern outsole.

Wear your suits with...

Classic: Every man should own a pair of black leather cap toe lace-up shoes; they're a staple in any man's wardrobe. Shiny black five-eyelet lace-ups, bal wingtips and straight tip blucher shoes - with or without perforated detailing on toes - are also sure bets. Pinstripe: For your pinstripes, opt for a smart pair of shiny posillipo shoes, patent leather formal shoes, or Santa Barbara shoes.
Formal: On more formal occasions, wear a pair of evening shoes, plain-toe shoes, or Albany shoes.
Trendy: Finally, ankle boots with a square or elongated pointy toe are riding high if you're seeking up-to-the-minute style. In the end, just remember that it's not all about what you're wearing, but rather how you wear it.


Chris Rovny