Suit Buying 101: Choosing the Right Shoes

Consider the Occasion When Selecting Shoes
The more formal the outfit is the more formal the shoes should be.
When wearing a suit, it’s best to go with lace up dress shoes or dress loafer. If you are in a formal setting you will want a nice pair of black lace up dress shoes. They can be wing tip or cap toe. When you are wearing a tuxedo, you will want a tux shoe or the most plain toe lace up you can find with a really good shine.
When you’re in a casual suit setting, lace up or dress loafer will both work. Just don’t confuse a loafer with a driving shoe. A driver is too casual for a suit.
If you’re wearing a sport coat and slacks, a dress loafer or a driver can be worn. In dress or casual slacks and a sport or polo shirt a driver or casual loafer is appropriate.
Many times men are confused about what color of shoe to wear. There are a few simple rules. Black, dark grey and navy suits require black shoes while a light grey, brown or tan suit look great with a brown or tan shoe. Just remember to coordinate your belt with your shoe. They may not match exactly, but you want to get as close a match as possible.
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