Men's Shoes and Accessories

Shoes as the foundation of style

Shoes define the tone of the outfit. At least two formal pairs are required: black oxford shoes (plain, with closed laces) for dark suits and black tie events, and brown shoes (Derby or Brogue type) for blue, gray suits or more relaxed office looks.

For the casual code, rubber-soled shoes or loafers should be incorporated and, fundamentally, urban sneakers with a minimalist design.

Sneakers in gray, blue and black are recommended; whites are popular but require obsessive maintenance so as not to look frumpy.

The golden rule for leather goods and accessories

Visual consistency in leather accessories is the mark of the well-dressed man.

The rule is unbreakable: the belt must be the same color as the shoes. If the shoes are black, the belt is black; if they are brown, the belt is brown. This harmony should ideally extend to the watch strap if it is leather.

As for watches, there should be a formal one (clean dial, thin leather strap) and a casual or sporty one (metal or rubber).

For ties, the matching logic is based on contrasting patterns: if the shirt is plain, the tie can have stripes or patterns; if the shirt has stripes or checks, the tie should be plain and in a solid color that harmonizes (usually darker than the shirt). These final details are what communicate attention and professionalism.

Summary

The shoe sets the tone: black Oxf