* Black is alway dressier than brown. Your shoe should match your belt or at least be in the same general family.
* If you are wearing a suit for an interview, board meeting
or event, go with black. A brown lace up will do the trick with a navy or
charcoal suit.
* Make your first dress shoe purchase a glossy leather
versus an exotic material.
* An elongated toe box is more classic and less trendy
and will be there for the long haul. I am not referring to pointing toed shoes, though,
guys!
* The sole of your dress shoe should be at least a
quarter of an inch thick and preferably leather not rubber. Rubber is easier to find, but leather wears forever.
* Just like a great fitting pair of pants or a suit, if
you find a brand that fits your feet and feels comfortable, look for another
style made by the same manufacturer.
* Buy the best quality shoes possible as they will be there
for the long haul!
Did I hear you ask about classic loafers?
* Bass Weejuns are still making their mark and living strong. While at
SRI, I came across some navy, low sheen,
metallic Weejuns, which were very nice. SRI does carry the ever-so-popular classic cordivane color
which is safe, but let me tell you how to wear the navy. (much more fun)
* A navy Weejun pairs well with the colors grey,
brown, camel, khaki, stone, hunter green and aubergine and of course any shade
of denim. A loafer is best worn with casual pants and business casual attire
but not shorts. Yes, I know there are a lot of you men out there that would
wear a Weejun with a short, but that's what got us ranked 75 for worst dressed in
a recent GQ poll about Raleigh! Opt for a soft leather driving moccasin that
has a rubber sole for shorts please!
* Try pairing a loafer for business casual with a button
down or crew neck, pullover sweater,
henley or vest for fall layering with a casual sports jacket of either a sueded
cotton, tweed or corduroy. Match your socks to either your shoe or pant.
Boots, the cold weather favorite
Boots, whether they are men's or women's, have made a huge
impact in our lifestyle wardrobes. Only for a select portion of the population
do we find men wearing cowboy boots, but the Chelsea boot has become a common
theme in most men's wardrobes. Selecting a boot regardless of the brand, for example Frye,
Bass, Cole Hahn or Teva, is a daunting task. Give thought to these questions
before buying a boot:
* Black or brown? Brown tends to be a little more relaxed
in look and equally as versatile as black.
* Distressed or smooth? Either way looks better over
time the more they are worn.
* Buckles or grommets? Choose either adornment, but not both, and remember sometimes less is
more when it comes to details.
* Rubber or leather sole? Decide whether this is a
weekend wear boot or possibly for business casual work. Rubber soles remind me
of work boots, so leather is a best bet.
Think long term when buying a boot. Boots are now
considered season-less and guys, they can take any boring jean and t-shirt and
offer instant appeal. Boots can be dressed up or down and worn with most
anything except a tux. Then again, if you are attending the CMA's, then a tux and
boot would work just fine.
A final note.....did you know that 90 percent of people
have feet that are two different sizes?
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