Black brogues?... brown monks?
I'd like the most correct, conservative answer.
I'd like the most correct, conservative answer.
What kind of shoes should a Brit wear with a grey flannel suit?
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This is the classic black balmoral, single-sole Church 'Consul'. Other Northampton makers proffer the same style @ various price ranges. It's the basic city shoe.
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First of all: Black full-brogues is not a very British style. The formal black colour combined with the informal brogue pattern makes them something of an in-between. In the US black wingtips has long traditions as the standard business shoe, but not in Britain.
Grey flannel in the city:
Black toecap oxfords has rightfully been suggested. Considering the winter character of flannel, a double soled black derby toecap might be an even better choice. Grey flannel and double soled derbies might however be to casual for for truly conservative London minds...
Grey flannel in the country:
This is more to my taste! Brown double soled brogues is the perfect match to a grey flannel suit. And for less conservative minds, the combination will be fine in any city nowadays...
Yours,
Mr. Tweed
Grey flannel in the city:
Black toecap oxfords has rightfully been suggested. Considering the winter character of flannel, a double soled black derby toecap might be an even better choice. Grey flannel and double soled derbies might however be to casual for for truly conservative London minds...
Grey flannel in the country:
This is more to my taste! Brown double soled brogues is the perfect match to a grey flannel suit. And for less conservative minds, the combination will be fine in any city nowadays...
Yours,
Mr. Tweed
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+1 the only proper conservative answer for the UK
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You've asked for the conservative and British answer. As far as shoes are concerned the two are synonymous when considering suit wear.
So, whilst I much prefer dark brown shoes with a grey flannel suit, if you don't want people to be commenting on your odd choice of footwear stick to the plainest oxford shoe in black you can find. The recommendation of Church's Consul, or equivalents from other makers is right on the nail.
Black brogues? No. Too casual for the British mindset.
Monk shoes? Unless you want to stand out from the crowd never ever! Again I love monk shoes, not because I like standing out but because I just love them!
We British have a lot of flair and imagination - that's why many inventions are dreamt up here first. However we have absolutely no imagination when it comes to what we men wear on our feet. So, we must either decide to fit in or stand out - I doubt there's an inbetween.
So, whilst I much prefer dark brown shoes with a grey flannel suit, if you don't want people to be commenting on your odd choice of footwear stick to the plainest oxford shoe in black you can find. The recommendation of Church's Consul, or equivalents from other makers is right on the nail.
Black brogues? No. Too casual for the British mindset.
Monk shoes? Unless you want to stand out from the crowd never ever! Again I love monk shoes, not because I like standing out but because I just love them!
We British have a lot of flair and imagination - that's why many inventions are dreamt up here first. However we have absolutely no imagination when it comes to what we men wear on our feet. So, we must either decide to fit in or stand out - I doubt there's an inbetween.
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Brits would wear black oxfords as the most conservative choice. Flannel is regularly worn for business. The Saint - who wore pearl grey flannel in town and was considered rakish for doing so - was an anachronism in the 1930s.
I prefer mahogany myself, but the answer to the question is black - calf - oxfords.
I prefer mahogany myself, but the answer to the question is black - calf - oxfords.
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Show and Tell More Please...
Please show a photo of the suit, or at least tell us more about the suit:
- Single or double breasted?
- If single breasted, notched or peaked lapels.
- How dark or light?
- Solid, striped, checked, some other pattern?
- Pleated trousers or flat front?
- Nappy flannel or smooth?
- Where will you wear the suit (geography, city/country, indoors/outdoors)?
- When will you wear the suit (season and time of day)?
- With whom will you wear the suit?
- Why are you wearing the suit (standard day at work, church, dinner party)?
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For the first nine decades of the 20th century the 'Consul' type shoe was the basic Establishment shoe. The OP is particularly interested in 'correct, conservative'. The black, plain cap toe, single sole, Balmoral Oxford is the shoe for a young man to wear when engaging said Establishment in presentations, interviews of various types, weddings, funerals, luncheons, conferences, etc. They bespeak a serious nature, at least for the occasion. 'Stylish' by any one's perspective, including mine own, is irrelevant for someone concerned with propriety.
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Which all goes to show
that there is clearly a lot of choice on offer between black oxfords, suede wingtips and cognac brogues. All of it viable depending on your environment. And the lightness of the flannel. And your personal leanings towards black/brown dreby or oxford etc. Enjoy.
that there is clearly a lot of choice on offer between black oxfords, suede wingtips and cognac brogues. All of it viable depending on your environment. And the lightness of the flannel. And your personal leanings towards black/brown dreby or oxford etc. Enjoy.
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