[shadoman]

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Leave it to the iconic Laurence Fellows to show us exactly WHY it DOES work so well.
The stark contrast in this illustration makes the entire outfit command your attention.

 

[Flanderian]

Burgundy, Oxblood, Wine etc. would go better, I think. Or walnut, or a contrasting/complementary shade of brown.

+1.

Can be worn in some instances, but there are usually better choices, such as those suggested here.

 

[shadoman]

Here's another illustration where Fellows matched brown and black.
https://78.media.tumblr.com/e3f4b179becd0b89c256f357fde374e4/tumblr_inline_p8ozrs1Vj21qfex1b_500.jpg

 

[Flanderian]

Here's another illustration where Fellows matched brown and black.
https://78.media.tumblr.com/e3f4b179becd0b89c256f357fde374e4/tumblr_inline_p8ozrs1Vj21qfex1b_500.jpg

Very nice!

 

[son of brummell]

Very nice!

This a wonderful example of black shoes with brown.

Black goes very well with a very dark brown, such as a charcoal or espresso brown. With these deep, dark browns demand either a brown shoe of equal darkness or black. A lighter brown shoe with these deep browns would look awkward.

 

[TerryM]

A newb here. I always try and recognize what is a trend and what is tradition. What I believe is a trend right now is that black shoes are out and brown in. And the brown is contrasted with suits that would traditionally call for black shoes. I don’t know why, in the spirit of current style trends, you wouldn’t wear black shoes with something that traditionally calls for brown and I think the right combo could look pretty cool.

 

[Matt S]

A newb here. I always try and recognize what is a trend and what is tradition. What I believe is a trend right now is that black shoes are out and brown in. And the brown is contrasted with suits that would traditionally call for black shoes. I don't know why, in the spirit of current style trends, you wouldn't wear black shoes with something that traditionally calls for brown and I think the right combo could look pretty cool.

You're right that black shoes being out is a trend, as is foregoing socks with everything. What is also trendy is pairing light brown shoes with colours that would not normally be paired with light brown shoes.

 

[TerryM]

You're right that black shoes being out is a trend, as is foregoing socks with everything. What is also trendy is pairing light brown shoes with colours that would not normally be paired with light brown shoes.

And you are right sir. Watch Trent Dilfer on a football show and he will be wearing a medium blue suit with A beige tint Oxford. I am not fond of this.

 

[TerryM]

And you are right sir. Watch Trent Dilfer on a football show and he will be wearing a medium blue suit with A beige tint Oxford. I am not fond of this.

Or something like this

 

[215339]

Sure. I dig this outfit I found on TOF

 

[paxonus]

Very nice!

Minus the black hat, I'm doubtful this would work as well.

 

[some_dude]

I own a very similar suit, and I always wear it with black shoes... usually Park Avenues.

Sure. I dig this outfit I found on TOF

 

[Flanderian]

When I went looking the other day for a good example of brown cloth I felt could be complimented with black shoes, I couldn't find any that I thought exactly right. Just happened upon this, and while brown shoes will always be a desirable, choice this would be the brown with which to wear black shoes.

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