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Suits and shoes: How to Match Them Appropriately?

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Finally, if you’re opting for a magnificent champagne suit, don’t panic! Either wear black or brown brogues. It’s as simple as that!
Paul Smith
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If you’re wearing your average black suit, then there’s no need to discuss the matter further. Black suit= black shoes. End of discussion.
Christian Louboutin
 
 

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But if you’re in the mood for a navy suit, then your choices are about to get pretty wild! Pair your outfit with either black oxfords, burgundy or brown brogues!
Church’s
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But if you’re in the mood for a navy suit, then your choices are about to get pretty wild! Pair your outfit with either black oxfords, burgundy or brown brogues!
Edward Green
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But if you’re in the mood for a navy suit, then your choices are about to get pretty wild! Pair your outfit with either black oxfords, burgundy or brown brogues!
Gucci
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If you’re going for a light grey suit, then just stick to black or burgundy shoes.
Lanvin
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If you’re going for a light grey suit, then just stick to black or burgundy shoes.
Gucci
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If you’re on the other end of the grey continuum, also known as the charcoal side, then it would probably be better to pick black or brown shoes.
Paul Smith
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If you’re on the other end of the grey continuum, also known as the charcoal side, then it would probably be better to pick black or brown shoes.
Dior Homme

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Finally, if you’re opting for a magnificent champagne suit, don’t panic! Either wear black or brown brogues. It’s as simple as that!
Cheaney
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Perhaps one of the greatest dilemmas that most men stumble upon is the what-suit-with-what-shoes enigma. Why? Well you’ve just picked the color of your suit, but you’re left there pondering the ultimate question: what color of shoes will you pair it with?

The issue at hand is not as tricky as you would think; but we don’t want you to wind up looking like Hobo the Clown, so we’ve taken it upon ourselves to shower you with a few mighty tricks, that will most definitely set the standards of a new “suity-chic” beginning.

Now, for the sake of clarity, these rules are not set in stone, but they’re pretty much a certified way to make you look as sharp as a needle!

So listen up, there are 5 standard suits- color wise- you need to know about: your run-of-the-mill black suit, the less standard navy suit, the light grey suit, the charcoal suit and the ever-so-elegant champagne suit. Head to our Photo Gallery to better understand the matching game.

                            

Cindy Menassa