“Just like the British are used to wearing country clothes into the city, Italians like to mix fun and serious clothes. For example, a serious suit with a patterned shirt and a bright tie, dark There will be a pair of bright socks peeking out from the bottom of the trousers, or a lively pocket towel tucked into the pocket of a formal coat. One thing is very obvious: Italians hate black leather shoes, and they prefer to choose brown shoes. A friend once explained to me that black is just pure black, while brown has countless classifications, from the lightest cream or biscuit color to taupe, light tan, chestnut, chocolate, coffee and dark brown. Black is much more interesting, don’t you think? He mused. I had to agree, but from then on all black clothes became boring in my eyes.
For a long time, the mainstream colors of men’s leather shoes have only been divided into two major colors: black and brown. Among European brands, burgundy and navy are more common. As for other colors, they are even more niche. It’s niche.
Versatile
Many people’s understanding of black is that it is versatile. In fact, if you think about it seriously, except for black suits and ceremonial dress shoes, black leather shoes are not irreplaceable in any way. On the contrary, brown is the second choice for domestic men and is truly versatile.
Black leather shoes once held an outstanding position in British gentry culture, and all respected people wore black leather shoes. Some etiquette cultures developed from the Regency period to the Victorian period and once became dogma and rules: black leather shoes must be worn on formal occasions in the city; black leather shoes must be worn on formal business occasions; black leather shoes must be worn when entering churches and worship services, otherwise they may even rise to A kind of disrespect to the gods. Black leather shoes are even a watershed between barbarism and civilization.
Leather Shoes
Black three-jointed Oxford, no brogue or 1/4brogue, has always been the first pair of leather shoes recommended by many people. Indeed, it is formal and elegant. If you buy it for a wedding or purely for business wear, I will be the first to recommend it. But if that black suit is not the only thing in your closet, I hesitate to answer.
In terms of formality, I can’t argue with brown. Dark brown can only take second place in terms of formality. But nowadays, the dress code is loose. Even in formal evening occasions, wearing dark brown will not be considered rude. and vulgar. In terms of color matching of leather shoes and trousers, there is only one rule that I still believe in, which is that the color of leather shoes should be one tone darker than the color of trousers. In this regard, in addition to black suits, black leather shoes can do Dark brown leather shoes will do the trick, too.
Matching
If we talk only from the perspective of matching, the matching surface of brown will undoubtedly be more open. A dark blue suit paired with brown leather shoes is full of harmony and texture. Dark gray and caramel suits can also be paired with brown. Even in summer or tropical areas, various light colors are popular, with white, light blue, and light khaki being the most popular. If you don’t want to wear fisherman shoes or boat shoes, then light brown and cream Loaf are still the best solution for matching. . Compared with a white suit, brown leather shoes will affect the uniformity of the bottoms and go against the so-called “all-in-one bottoms, socks, and shoes” on the Internet, but its value lies in enriching the visual layering and at the same time creating a Obvious visual focus.
Suede, brown is a match made in heaven. The material is inherently casual and outdoor. This is a material that black cannot control. At the same time, it has characteristics that transcend seasonality. You can wear it even on vacation at the beach in summer, with a less shiny and clean look. Casual feel, whether it is boots or leather shoes in winter, the brushed texture is also a friend of winter fabrics, perfectly matched with flannel and tweed. As for suede shoes, within the conventional matching capabilities, you will find that you cannot escape from brown. Whether it is tan, brown, or dark brown, you can effortlessly match yourself with suede shoes in these colors. Dress appropriately.
Brown leather shoes
Another lovely thing about brown leather shoes is that they are more suitable for matching socks with various styles and colors. When you wear black leather shoes, you will be frustrated to find that except for black, blue and gray stockings, you have almost nothing to wear. select. Even if you’re experienced with ivy-style white socks, you have to admit that brown and burgundy penny loafers are still simpler. When it comes to more classic and retro rhombus socks, striped socks or fashionable and trendy patterned socks, brown leather shoes are almost the only harmonious color. Black has too much solemnity and too deep a tone, like an elder. I don’t want to collide with fashionable culture.
In addition, the advantage of brown shoes is probably that you don’t have to choose trousers. The black horsebit loafers are better. I really can’t think of any other trousers that can wear black underneath besides black, blue and gray trousers. Oxford shoes, and brown crosses the dividing line between formal and casual. The only difference worth considering is the style and brogue density. It can be harmonious with khaki pants, white pants, jeans, and even Gorg shorts of various colors. Get along together, even if it’s green or yellow.
If you must make a concluding statement, then I think it is: If the wardrobe only has black, charcoal gray, and dark blue, then there is not much difference between black and brown for you.
If there is a richer suit color, as long as it can be matched with brown, then brown Oxford, five-eyed derby or boots are all good choices, the shade depends on the color of the clothes.
Black is just black, and brown, there are countless shades of brown.
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