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by DD on January 15th, 2007

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What color shoes should be worn with a navy suit, black or brown?

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  • by Empress of Everything Ever on January 15th, 2007

    Empress of Everything Ever

    Well if you are male then BLACK, if you are female, depends on what colour handbag - they should match.

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  • by jenniferx on January 21st, 2007

    jenniferx

    definately black

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  • by Anonymous on January 15th, 2007

    Anonymous

    Black, toed, laced shoes, obviously

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  • by anglrckx on January 27th, 2007

    anglrckx

    black would be choice.

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  • by L Anon has a Blank spot in her heart on October 10th, 2007

    L Anon has a Blank spot in her heart

    Traditionally brown. If it is a dark navy suit I would agree.

    My personal preference is for a brighter navy I would wear black.

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  • by chefemby on October 10th, 2007

    chefemby

    Just came across this and had to answer. I wear very dark brown shoes with my navy suits (with a dark brown leather belt and socks a shade or two darker than the suit) and would never consider wearing black shoes with it. I'm not sure when things changed, but when I was growing up and then in college, it was not okay to wear black with blue. I still don't think it's preferred by most fashion gurus / critics, however, it's definitely made progress to becoming more acceptable over the last ten years.

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  • by mekare on May 4th, 2007

    mekare

    i hate to go against the general consensus but in prim and proper little southern belle upbringing i was taught that navy is one of the few colors black does not go with. not that i grew up to be that little belle but i'd still go with the brown.

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  • by Getto Princess on January 28th, 2007

    Getto Princess

    Black brown definatly dosn't go with navy but thats a good question

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  • by Littlemisswallflower on January 27th, 2007

    Littlemisswallflower

    definatley black. I agree

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  • by Redhawk on January 27th, 2007

    Redhawk

    If you are Male...Black...period. (Be sure your belt matches...and it should ideally be a solid leather belt NOT woven..which is for casual wear.

    If you are Female...Navy, Black, and depending upon what color blouse, shell, or light sweater you might even get by with a very dark Gray, or Charcoal. Your purse really should match the shoes, as would any belt you might wear.

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  • by DavidHume on January 27th, 2007

    DavidHume

    Black, obviously. Brown shoes are an affront to the eye, but they especially wouldn't go with navy.

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  • by CommonSense on February 21st, 2009

    CommonSense

    There's no right or wrong, it's whatever you like best. So called "gurus" make stupid statements like that so they can have a job and feel important... who cares what they think.

    In my opinion, it depends on the shirt and tie... Cooler colors (like light blue)which are more often worn with navy blue suits I think look better with black. Where as a warmer color tie (like gold) looks good with brown. The best, however, in my opinion is dark burgundy shoes/belt with any red-burgundy colored tie. It brings out the blue of the suit, looks super classy, and is definately style without being flamboyant. Compliments will come with this combo...

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  • by Vogateer on December 19th, 2008

    Vogateer

    For Men:

    Reading the "Ask Andy About Clothes" forum shows several opinions on this question. To the best of my understanding, both black and brown shoes can be used with navy.

    Black is the absence of color, so it's neutral, and able to go with anything. Black shoes are a safe choice with navy suits, so you can't go wrong with this option. To make the best of the navy and black pairing, you might polish the black shoes to a bright shine to give desired contrast between shoes and suit, since having navy and black look too similar in color can create dissonance.

    Brown shoes are warmer, and the pairing of navy and brown can bring out the best in both colors, though finding the right shade of brown can be a challenge, with darker browns and burgundy colors being easier to match with dark suits.

    Laces are required regardless of color.

    I haven't a clue about women's fashion, unfortunately.

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  • by anddeb on February 21st, 2009

    anddeb

    Black totally black

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  • by Quackers on October 10th, 2007

    Quackers

    Black shoes should be worn. If you can get two toned navy/blue shoes, those would look great. I have a t-strap pair in black and white. They're gorgeous and I get tons of compliments (I assume I'm talking to a woman...if not, avoid the T-Straps. )

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  • by betony24.rei-chan on May 4th, 2007

    betony24.rei-chan

    Black goes with navy blue thebest because I wear navy blue pants 5 days a week to school.

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  • by Firebrand on May 4th, 2007

    Firebrand

    Black definately ,
    You must never wear brown shoes with navy blue

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  • by Anonymous on May 1st, 2007

    Anonymous

    There are so many stylish shoes out, so I would say wear the same color shoes as the suit.

    DON'T BE SCARED OF COLOR!

    The other alternative would definitely be black.

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  • by roush427r2010 on December 29th, 2010

    roush427r2010

    I stumbled upon this question while searching for a vest that would go with my navy suit for new years eve. I can't believe how many responses I see for guys wearing black shoes with a navy suit. Go ahead and wear black shoes with a navy suit. You might as well grab a mop and bucket and drop off your resume at your local school for a janitorial job. Looks terrible. Black and Navy Blue do not go together. Brown on the other hand highlights the navy suit pants. And as for laces. There is no difference if you wear a shoe with or without laces. Its 2010, most guys (ages 20-35)do not wear laced dressed shoes anymore.

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  • by Joe_M9652 on November 20th, 2010

    Joe_M9652

    8. Thou shalt wear brown shoes—with nearly everything
    Black dress shoes are easy—they’re understated and tasteful. Brown dress shoes up the style factor. People notice them. They go best with gray, khaki, or navy. Dark brown shoes are easier to pull off than light brown ones.



    Read More http://www.gq.com/style/suit-guide/200604/rules-for-dressing-well-slideshow#ixzz15rEvZlUR

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  • by MelindaWarren on May 4th, 2007

    MelindaWarren

    BLACK! Brown would not go well and make you look really frumpy.

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  • by Kuuipo125 on May 6th, 2007

    Kuuipo125

    For one thing I've heard that your belt should match your shoes (for a pants suit), but I know this "rule" has changed over recent years. I like brown shoes with a navy or brown suit, and black with a black suit. I think more importantly make sure your socks match your shoes!! I used to rag on my husband for that one and now he finally listens and realize it looks better.

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  • by The Dean on October 10th, 2007

    The Dean

    Brown. Brown belt, shoes, and handbag (ahh daytimer)

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  • by Pumpkin on October 10th, 2007

    Pumpkin

    BLACK!

    if you can't decide maybe try bot as a Zebra black brown black brown,

    or use one black and one brown.

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  • by tuan_85 on May 31st, 2007

    tuan_85

    I would think the color of the shoes would depend on the color of the pants. Assuming that your pants are navy like your jacket then black, but if you had say a khaki color pants brown, or more specifically, chocolate colored shoe would def. look nice.

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  • by joeyjoejoe on May 10th, 2007

    joeyjoejoe

    You guys obviously know nothing about men's fasion. Not that black shoes would look bad, but brown is a lot more stylish. Believe, many people agree.

    http://men.style.com/gq/fashion/styleguy/suitsandblazers/597

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  • by Daisygirl on December 13th, 2009

    Daisygirl

    I'd say brown if you want to break the monotony of the dark colors, but black if you don't want to draw attention to your feet

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