Never Wear Your Brown Shoes With Dark Suits

[@ArgHelo]

I felt 10% classier just listening to this gentleman speak.

[@AskOkeyInc]

Well in that event you’re welcome home ArgHelo 🤝

[@jayeizzle]

Real talk.. like I got a lesson.

[@iaido01]

It is false dough. Light brown yes. Dark brown(almost black) no

[@ankitshah6077]

Ditto😆👍

[@scafaro8128]

And i 50%

[@wolfman6252]

Finally, someone saying out loud what any gentleman should already know. Bravo!

[@AskOkeyInc]

TELL EM Wolf 🔥

[@tonytomahawk5160]

I was seeking this comment.

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@tonytomahawk5160 Welcome Tony

[@Jp-be9xx]

Brown shoes look good with all of them.

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@Jp-be9xx Ok sir

[@Keylimepie4]

Shit he gotta be right cause unc lookin fresh as hell

[@undercookedwaffel]

Burgundy is an underrated color that I don't see get used that much

[@gadget00]

Is a hard color to find actually, at least in more affordable shoes

[@undercookedwaffel]

@@gadget00 For sure, someday it would be nice to see burgundy get used more

[@godfather3377]

This is my first time hearing that there are burdandy formal shoes 😅😂

[@roelfo]

@@gadget00 this is so true unfortunately. It's all "cognac" out there, but no deep dark brown like burgundy or oxblood.

[@JakeSmith-jy1kx]

I love my burgundy oxfords and boots. They are so versatile!

[@gibbyboi7313]

I don't own a single suit and I probably will not for a very long time, but I feel 10%. Smarter listening to you

[@AskOkeyInc]

Well keep listening Gibby No knowledge is wasted 😁

[@Sogal60]

Why not? All men should have one suit in his closet. Better yet, 1 suit with interchangeable slacks, shirts and ties. You never know when the time will come. You want to be prepared.

[@kephrenh]

@@Sogal60And that’s the only reason I kept my suits. When I semi-retired 2 years ago, it is one of those things I have decided not to do anymore.

[@tu-estupidez9713]

meanwhile here i am dressed as a gnome for hiking

[@skatekidize]

@@kephrenhtell me you have depression without saying

[@EarlHall-zi4cm]

I Remember back in high school in the mid 70's my principal who also Taught our Economics class told us in class something quite similar, i never forgot it. Thanks for reinforcing after all these years.

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@EarlHall-zi4cm Welcome Earl 🙏🏾

[@AdrianBorder]

Finally !! Someone who knows what they are talking about ! Love this guy - total class 👌🏻

[@AskOkeyInc]

BLESS YOU dear and welcome aboard 🔥

[@victorykhalayi]

💯

[@YTPxG]

Excellent tip as always. Would be great to hear more on the why. One why I’ve heard is: visually, the contrast pulls eyes down towards your shoes as the brightest part of your outfit.

[@BearingMySeoul]

Thank you for asking cuz that's what I was thinking: But why though? For the longest everyone was running around with dark pants and white sneakers which also showed up in wedding fashion.

[@WirchaK]

You are stunning gentlemen yourself, The way you talk, Your message is very fashionable and classy! Graceful gentlemen yourself you are!

[@Shawntraci]

I have burgundy, oxblood, and cranberry Oxfords. He is absolutely correct in what he said about burgundy. Great information being provided here!

[@AskOkeyInc]

There you go Shawn A real veteran of the game 🔥

[@Funkywaters]

You know what, I almost got rid of my burgundy oxfords. I'm glad I didn't. I was going through my dress shoes and had too many browns. What does ox blood Oxfords look like and would you recommend someone venturing out and experimenting with different colors of Oxford dress shoes.

[@Kreed1312]

@@Funkywaterswhat size of shoes do you wear?

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@Funkywaters Yes oxblood goes with gray suits

[@Shawntraci]

@@Funkywaters they are more the brown than the burgundy which is more purple. They look similar though.

[@michaelcollins1510]

He is 100% correct!! In California so many are dressing wrong, they dressing down & off not up! Let’s bring class back!

[@nathanelliott7897]

That entire ensemble he has on is 🔥🔥🔥

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@nathanelliott7897 Bless you Nathan 🙌🏾

[@MirionLewis]

I don't even like green but that ensemble is FIRE!!! That tie with just a hint of the same green, I would rock the HECK outta that!! Dude is too smooth and his outfit is just as smooth.

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@MirionLewis Thank you Mirion and welcome aboard 🔥

[@MarkConway73]

He can pull it off, but if I wore it people would ask if I'm a cricket umpire.

[@NS045-u5o]

Right on point. You never see Bond wearing dark suites with brown shoes.

[@AskOkeyInc]

Precisely 💯

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@sheldonj2496 Gon right ahead then

[@MilesBorg]

Single handedly bringing back some much needed etiquette.

[@patchbaggins6421]

I feel u! Oxblood is always the “I’m not tryn to be too formal” look, for me at least.

[@MD_ENTERTAINMENT]

Wear whatever you like, others may also like it, and if they don't, that's still not a problem

[@ValarieParks-oi7kd]

As a woman, I DEFY CONFORMITY. I am here to live out My Own style of fashion. Just because I do not abide by the World's fashion chart doesn't make My $tyle of fashion wrong. e. g. The world says do not wear white after Labor Day or during the Winter Season." I DO!" Please tell Me WHY there are Winter" white boots and such?

[@MD_ENTERTAINMENT]

@@ValarieParks-oi7kd 👍🏿

[@kelicajohnston9990]

Yes, I agree.

[@BillionDollars_Stcyr7999]

FACTS!!!

[@lulz1242]

Dark goes with dark simply because it looks better. Try your navy blue/dark grey suit with brown and black shoes, and find out by yourself which one is more visually appealing and coherent. I understand that people want to break the rules, but some of them are well thought and don't need to be changed in my opinion.

[@rudolfdaher]

Any rule has at least an exception : Dark brown shoes match perfectly with a navy blue suit.

[@thatokagisho1526]

Facts

[@AskOkeyInc]

I disagree but you can do as you wish 😁

[@rudolfdaher]

@@AskOkeyInc You have all the right(s), Proff, to disagree on this particular example! I hope you don’t on the first part of the sentence. A French expression says “the exception that CONFIRMS the rule”. Any rule! 😉 Keep it up. You’re an inspiration.

[@randombutspecific]

Definitely true. In fact even light brown shoes can contrast beautifully with a navy suit

[@logikgr]

I mean, yeah, a navy denim suit and brown boots (Killer boots, man!).

[@naturealhigh8404]

You could never go wrong with Black Shoes with any outfit 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@pensivepenguin3000]

Black is overrated and can definitely be abused. Imagine you’ve got on a more casual ensemble with an Oxford cloth button-down, a navy blazer, chinos and a brown leather belt. Black shoes would be way out of place, and Brown would be much more appropriate

[@naturealhigh8404]

@@pensivepenguin3000 Your Opinion…..Guess What All People is in Title to have Their Own Opinions That is why it is called Opinions Once again You could Never Go Wrong With Black Shirt…Shoes…Pants…Skirt….Dress…Tie….Blazer…Jacket…Coat…Boots….Cap…Hat

[@pensivepenguin3000]

@@naturealhigh8404 well, that was an unnecessarily defensive and rambling reply. Lol. I was just gently disagreeing with your original comment, but you reacted like I insulted your mother or something

[@naturealhigh8404]

@@pensivepenguin3000 Lol….Why every time a person Speak their Opinion Someone always think it is a Defense….Lol….I Seen your content I given my opinion and just because I did not agree with you….You stated I was Defensive…….Their was nothing to be Defensive about…It is called Opinions…Everyone will not Agree with your Opinions all the time…As People we all have our own Opinions in things and Guess what it is okay….It is called Individualism….However once again I responded to you and that is something I just don’t do…I give my opinion at times and that is it …I don’t do the Back & Forth….You stated your Opinion and I Stated my Opinion….I would not read Nor Respond Again You had Your One Shot….It is Over Move Forward 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

[@talisacopeland1767]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!! FINALLY, SOMEONE'S SPEAKING OUT AGAINST THIS HORRIBLE FASHION TREND!!!!❤❤❤PERFECT CORRECTION❤❤❤

[@AskOkeyInc]

Indeed Copeland 🔥

[@moorshound3243]

I wish more men would listen to this man.

[@AskOkeyInc]

They will Moors 💯 One step at a time 🔥

[@LogicKidroy]

Wear whatever you want, nobody cares.

[@rohdoug]

@@LogicKidroythat not true. They laugh in their minds. It doesn’t look good really.

[@ElwoodBluesAK]

​@@rohdougEveryone laughs if you were a male dressed as a girl or a drag queen, if you're wearing brown shoes with dark suits less than 5% of people would even think about it.

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@LogicKidroy Well I’m sure someone cares 😁

[@2bmckay]

Thank you, for clearing this issue up. I am not sure how this became a fashion.

[@lee399]

It was a classic style from the past

[@jamesb8193]

It's a ridiculous trend. It looks very tacky.

[@javimartinez1801]

I like the contrast, however I would argue that it depends on the occasion. The occasion would determine the shade of brown or the use of black shoes. A black suit is the Swiss Army Knife of suits.

[@AskOkeyInc]

Let’s leave the black suit aside Javi 😅 But yes, Black shoes are fail safe with dark suits (Navy and Charcoal Gray)

[@Funkywaters]

​@@AskOkeyIncDID you see James Bond wear brown shoes, no. They were always black. ❤

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@Funkywaters FACTS 💯

[@archeredutainment8453]

So far I've watched 2 ad's from this dude and I say,,,, FINALLY! Thank you.

[@alvamarsh4290]

THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART FOR SAYING THAT. I REALLY DESPISE SEEING IT

[@AskOkeyInc]

With great pleasure Alva 🙌🏾

[@Silence-and-Violence]

My Columbian Spanish teacher made an interesting comment that she has noticed that Americans use extremely strong negative language over small things. We were learning how to say we don't like things. Someone asked how to say how to "hate" something and the professor taught us but warned us that Spanish speakers don't use words like hate and despise and loath, etc, at all like Americans do. All of us Americans immediately recognized what she was talking about and now I can't stop noticing how much we do it. It's interesting we use words like hate to talk about something like a color or a mild flavor or feeling. It's interesting you used as strong of a word as "DESPISE" to talk about the way someone wearing color combinations you don't prefer makes you feel. I think the Spanish speakers are probably more correct on this one. We are a pretty dramatic people in the West, with how strong of negative language we regularly use.

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@Silence-and-Violence Ok Senor

[@professionalpookie]

​@@Silence-and-Violence tldr

[@Silence-and-Violence]

@professionalpookie it's okay, it's not in yo native language yahuuuurd? It not gone make sense frfr.

[@RBMedia323]

Old school is the best school. Thank you for this the real dress players approve this message

[@bodyup11]

I was going to call bullshit at first until he mentioned the Burgundy shoes. Made sense and he was on point.

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@bodyup11 There you go Donald 🔥

[@jarrad5252]

Yeah, I usually follow this advice for any black suits. But anything other than black, I rock my Taft browns.

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@jarrad5252 noted Jarrad

[@GeraldDelGiorno]

With a Brown Belt?

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@GeraldDelGiorno Gerald I don’t wear belts but yes if you do

[@GeraldDelGiorno]

@@AskOkeyInc I also saw your segment where we shouldn't wear a belt with a suit. Especially brown belts and shoes with a blue or black suit, and how wearing a belt, generally cuts your body physic in half! Yes, I like the look of side tabs on the pants, instead of the use of belts on a full dressed suit...❤️😉👍

[@SpiritLife]

Can you give a good example of suits that pair with brown shoes next?

[@alexmartz9977]

Blue suits fit with brown shoes

[@SpiritLife]

@@alexmartz9977 agreed, but I meant can Proff do a video on it next. I just love seeing the visuals he gives haha

[@CJ.1998X.Y.Z]

Cream/tan suit or pants like the proff is wearing. Brown shoes should more or less simply not be worn with a business suit.

[@ramakrishnamitta7024]

@@alexmartz9977 Absolutely not. Please, for the love of god, never pair brown shoes with blue/navy suits.

[@heycidskyja4668]

@@alexmartz9977 Never. In fact, brown shoes are quite possibly the WORST fit for blue suits. A gray suit would be better.

[@yeahyuh14]

Classiest human being I've ever seen in my life. Thanks for the advice good sir. Proff!

[@mubarakkamaru5195]

Very true👌🏾, brown shoes 👞 pair better with light blue suits

[@gcbwoods]

That tie and jacket....wow! As a matter of fact, the entire ensemble.

[@AskOkeyInc]

BLESS YOU GC🙌🏾

[@ericfreman3305]

The tie looks like it came from Drakes in London

[@zachmartin1458]

Right? From head to toe. Not one accidental piece.

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@ericfreman3305 Eric the tie is by my tie maker EG CAPPELLI Napoli

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@zachmartin1458 Bless you Zach 🙌🏾

[@JohnDoe-yq1sx]

The inate top tier color combo, according to the color wheel, is brown shoes with a navy suit because they are opposing colors. For a gray or dark suit, you should stick to the grayscale spectrum, hence black shoes for a dark suit.

[@bigmig7877]

Great teachable moment! Appreciate the knowledge and insight.

[@AskOkeyInc]

With Great pleasure sir 🙌🏾

[@kalzyoung]

I’ve always went with the burgundy with my blue suits sometimes even black, but never brown and especially light brown

[@AskOkeyInc]

And that’s the way it should be Kalz

[@shaffer4220]

This gentleman is pure class. I hope you continue to teach your valuable knowledge in order to transform us to a better dressed society. I also have always liked suspenders and hats, unfortunately I don’t look too good in a hat. Looking forward to more videos.

[@marilynclarke6092]

Thank you Sir for sharing this info. Brown shoes with dark attire has never looked classic, I've been trying to tell men this for the last 50 years especially black men. Though they no listen.

[@Bailemos888]

Burgundy shoes looked amazing ❤

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@Bailemos888 They are indeed very versatile 💯

[@VCR0001]

Totally agree. Finally a gentleman said this.

[@bigghoww]

Good advice. I'll do exactly that when I start caring about people's opinions of the what I like.

[@83wasagoodyear]

🌽

[@BestYear2016]

Facts, prof in my view dark burgundy is the best most versatile color don’t you think?

[@AskOkeyInc]

I AGREE 💯 But only with medium gray

[@Silence-and-Violence]

​@AskOkeyInc no burgundy or oxblood with any blue ever?!

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@Silence-and-Violence Ok sir

[@omaramir9197]

I must admit it seemed very reasonable. The man explained it very well.

[@meminnieandthegang.2076]

I agree and this man knows a thing about style. He's about the best dressed man I had ever seen or received advice from.

[@AskOkeyInc]

OH BLESS YOU Minnie 🙌🏾 Welcome aboard

[@rj9436]

Brown shoes go brilliantly with a navy blue suit. Brown and blue is a classic combination. I don’t know which manual you got your style from but a lot of us don’t need to be told. We just pair what visually works well. I’ve had many compliments too which I probably wouldn’t have received if I dressed in your outdated style

[@canesugar911]

Pity compliments maybe.

[@Capius1272]

Man. Wear what you choose. Style and even Fashion is meant to be a separator. Your explanation is on point. However I rarely wear suits (Sportscoat guy) but I've worn Navy Blue slacks with brown shoes plenty!

[@anthonytaylor7928]

I agree with u to a certain extent he does have some good advice but I think hes living in the 1980s at times tho

[@lks311]

What he said.

[@shawncrosby4182]

It be cognac not brown my friend

[@Gomoboo]

Thank you for your considetable efforts to bring us men back to the days of elegance and gentlemen.

[@themissingpatient]

this video just saved me hundreds of dollars. was about to order a pair of brown leather monk straps but my 2 suits are a dark navy and midnight blue. wouldn't have known how bad it looks until the shoes arrived. thank you! the pictures were very convincing.

[@AskOkeyInc]

There you go 😅 A few dollars well saved

[@lachyt5247]

Monk straps shouldn't be worn with a formal suit full stop... They're a more casual version of a loafer. Black cap toe oxfords w/ dark navy or midnight blue. Sleek penny loafer like edward green piccadilly is far more versatile than monk straps for wearing with a suit.

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@lachyt5247 How about Monk Straps shouldn’t be worn AT ALL 😅

[@lachyt5247]

@@AskOkeyInc Agreed! Monks are a dead trend, stick to classics (loafer, oxfords, derbies).

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@lachyt5247 They are so 2000’s 😂

[@MeetaFo]

If we only listened to Okey, fashion would never evolve

[@AskOkeyInc]

Oh yeah?? 😂

[@syedfazrilal-yahya3304]

Meanwhile, fashion HAS been evolving. Lol

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@syedfazrilal-yahya3304 ABSOLUTELY Syed 😁

[@cookieshivers1859]

It evolved to men wearing trousers and even suits that are too small for them!!!!!

[@jermainrobinson5194]

It's evolved alright.....To men wearing spandex suits. Saying how they feel comfortable in them.

[@meneliksolomon7984]

it gives it a casual edge, esp if you wear it on the day time and a matching brown belt is also a must

[@Shopwrecker]

Exactly…match the belt…he doesn’t know what he’s talking about, just not with a black suit….Navy blue is fine

[@ferrodell2194]

Amen! Finally an exceptionally impeccably well dressed gentleman schooled men. 💯👍🏼

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@ferrodell2194 Bless you Ferro

[@WandileSimandla]

I will do whatever I want sir.. respectfully 😂

[@AskOkeyInc]

Of course sir You may do as you please

[@thatdudetrippp]

Never, EVER ,worry about what someone on a you tube short says...EVER!!!😂

[@AskOkeyInc]

Oh yeah?? 😅

[@G4-sj1re]

Bro he is correct

[@ericcarson342]

He is absolutely correct. Those brown shoes look terrible right along those skinny pants.

[@bhellenbello311]

We don't care what you say or think too

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@G4-sj1re Thank you 🙏🏾

[@Steelhorsecowboy]

Absolutely! I hated seeing brown shoes with dark suits in recent years. I always liked ox blood shoes with navy suits.

[@MNPD-FINEST]

Proff, this is the first time I've disagreed 😊with you. I love the look of the brown shoe with any of the colors you named. 😮

[@cv7607]

You’re one of those dorky white dudes in that picture

[@AskOkeyInc]

NOOOO PROBLEM 😅

[@georgetravers4586]

To expound on an earlier comment, I every much agree, with one exception: Dark brown "suede" (not leather) shoes. They pair well with darker suits, especially navy and charcoal grey. If it's a black suit, however, I would definitely stick with a black leather shoe.

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@georgetravers4586 That’s one take George I personally would not

[@CI-vm2et]

Suede with a suit? Might as well put on some Nikes.

[@missbttrsctch]

👍🏾 Your money is paying for it, YOU have to wear it, which means YOU have to feel good in it!

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@missbttrsctch YES YES YES

[@Jroc33]

Wear what you want! This guy is a follower! Be a leader!

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@Jroc33 Of course sir 😁

[@arabionjames9290]

My brother you are one who speaks for millions. With that said, I am one who thanks you for millions.

[@AskOkeyInc]

There we go James 🔥 Thank you and GOD BLESS YOU 🙌🏾

[@NomadSupreme911]

Nah...I'm gonna forever rock my brown shoes with my navy blue three piece 🔥

[@kelleymcbride4633]

I only have 1 suit and its a black one. I wear it with a black shirt and a black tie. I love your channel and you are always impeccably dressed. Thanks for the education im slowly going to build my wardrobe with your help!

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@kelleymcbride4633 Oh dear Kelly Please that’s not in good taste. Black in black in black is just poor taste sir

[@kelleymcbride4633]

@AskOkeyInc Don't just criticize offer alternative solutions!

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@kelleymcbride4633 Kelley, I’ve made several videos on the subject of black suits Please search the archives NAVY or GRAY are good alternatives to BLACK

[@martian9999]

Italians wear dark brown with blue suits, to a good effect. But otherwise, it's always good to remember the eternal words of Frank Zappa: "Brown shoes don't make it".

[@AskOkeyInc]

Well Martian, there are A LOT of things Italians do that I wouldn’t 😅

[@strangeraeons]

0:25 what a fit, probably proff’s best basic suit imo..

[@AskOkeyInc]

Thank you It’s our OFFICE SUIT

[@Keepdapocket]

I’m 52. My father taught me this as a kid. My father went even further. Black shoes with dark suit, however, depending on the suit, you must decide a smooth, wing top, or cap toe. I’m a Florsheim man myself, but I do have burgundy cap toe Oxfords for my lighter browns and medium blue suits. But, the type of shoe can set it off completely. For instance, you can’t wear a wingtip with a printed suit. That’s too much going on. So, fellas, be aware of that also.

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@Keepdapocket Your father taught you well Avi 🔥

[@jillgreene9225]

I see this with younger men....they love TAN shoes with navy & grey suits😢

[@AskOkeyInc]

Jill darling … please drag them by the ear next time 😅

[@Silence-and-Violence]

I know Jill, young men in tan shoes with navy and grey suits is as garish and tacky as old women in heavy makeup. Absolutely repulsive.

[@darrellfambro2986]

Because they go together

[@JamelCarpenter-hb2dv]

Rules change overtime, sorry to tell you its not a commandment. Brown shoes with navy/blue suits has been a fashion rule for a long while now.

[@mallan3024]

@@darrellfambro2986LOL they look absolutely awful.

[@ramonabennett9962]

I totally agree. It ruins the whole vibe of the suit.

[@AskOkeyInc]

FACTS Ramona 🙌🏾💯

[@kodisworld1481]

I wear brown with dark suits all the time and get compliments who made this guy the final judge

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@kodisworld1481 Well keep wearing it then 😁

[@aaronbrooks4091]

Maaaaan...I'm rocking that brown with blue suit...especially my dark browns...it hit right, bro!

[@anneharo001]

No

[@missbttrsctch]

YES, it does! Rock on bruh!

[@TK_100]

I do what I want!!

[@AskOkeyInc]

As you should 😁

[@Nupedebonaire07]

It’s always one… missed the whole point of this format…smh

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@Nupedebonaire07 Let’s keep going 🔥

[@TK_100]

@@Nupedebonaire07 I’m sorry, are we not allowed to joke around and have fun on the internet? The author of the video had a very appropriate response himself so what’s the problem?

[@lee399]

All day!!

[@schizo0223]

Thank you very much! All my "lace up" dress shoes are black. All my "lace up" shoes for wearing with sports coat for informal wear are brown/brown suede/cordovan. My loafers are in a myriad of colors because they are casual and a variation of color is good for matching little nuances of my outfit.

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@schizo0223 That’s a good set up

[@walterheisenbergwhite1]

Good to see you're still making content

[@AskOkeyInc]

Never ever stopped Walter 😁

[@joem551]

It's all about choice. As long as the shoe and belt and scuffs etc matches, you are good. Black shoes are actually more formal than brown.

[@AskOkeyInc]

NO Joey It’s more than that. Brown shoes have no place with dark business dress suits

[@Stackali]

@@AskOkeyInc ok but what if we aren't doing business? the photos you showed were at a wedding. also you shouldn't care what others think of you. thats weak mentality.

[@stephanie457]

Yes...Thank you for this message ..I hate seeing brown shoes with dark suits❤

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@stephanie457 You’re welcome Steph 😁 And a warm welcome aboard 🔥

[@MrBreadman386]

What about a deep chocolate brown shoe, Prof?

[@talisacopeland1767]

No😱

[@CJ.1998X.Y.Z]

Absolutely not!😊

[@AskOkeyInc]

Best to keep it black. SIMPLE and CLASSIC

[@mark-os9do]

Perfect answer. Totally agree with you! ✅

[@AskOkeyInc]

There we go Mark 🔥

[@squadron69]

I absolutely agree. The other no no is wearing a brown belt with black shoes or vice versa. I did that once many years ago and my wife barred my path out of the house and wouldn’t let me go

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@squadron69 Very well said Julian 🙌🏾

[@atlc2746]

Navy blue suit and brown shoes?

[@godfather3377]

Truth is Nobody cares if you have the same colour belt , watch strap and shoes it will look good, but if you have brown shoes , black belt, and a green dial watch with a navy suit then that's a problem😅

[@AskOkeyInc]

NO SIR

[@kalijasin]

I understand why people do that. The dress shoes oxfords typically come in brown and is the only dress shoes one has. It looks bad though and doesn’t go together. Should save your money and buy more pairs of dress shoes.

[@AskOkeyInc]

True! Brown shoes are more eye catching so people wear them with everything

[@leemccourt1604]

A few other simple rules for footwear. Never wear black shoes with jeans, if you’re going to wear shoes with jeans then a casual light brown Always wear socks with loafer. No one want to see your ankles Never wear suede loafers with a suit, black velvet with a dinner jacket is acceptable Your shoes and belt should always match, same as your socks and tie. Boat shoes are for boats, Flip flops or “ sliders” should never be worn in public, Just a few helpful tips.

[@WesJamison]

He aint wrong. Brown shoes look like boots with dark suites.

[@AskOkeyInc]

PREACH Wes 🔥

[@nooddles12]

dang. i love my brown shoes.

[@AskOkeyInc]

Now you know Noodles 😅

[@BubBub-yc8qm]

Tradition, matching colors are in the back of the room these days especially with the current younger genre. They care about style by committee and nothing about color coordination! 💯

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@BubBub-yc8qm Let’s keep learning 🔥

[@The_Juninho]

love it! back in the days I used to wear suits, it's when men wore men clothes

[@johnnyparker2128]

I agree and it took me many years before I started wearing brown shoes with gray suits.

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@johnnyparker2128 Hmmmm Black shoes you mean?

[@RMS12.2]

Buying deep burgundy shoes were such a game changer for me.

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@RMS12.2 That’s right 💯 If you know you know

[@sharoncox3734]

Love this! ❤️ I'm sending this to all my sons! Thank you.

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@sharoncox3734 Please do Sharon dear

[@ramonaschuler4134]

Thank you my Brother for stating this!!❤. It's amazing that some folks just don't know 😮😊.

[@HelmichWilson]

Please speak on combining neckties, the USA NEEDS THAT ONE BAAADDD….

[@MichaelVincentMagic]

Yes Proff. I hate brown shoes, always have. But in some case the it was correct. Black Shoes always for me. Merry Christmas Proff

[@westmcgee9320]

I can’t believe someone finally said it. This trend just keeps hanging on. Many rule breakers can leverage novelty to their advantage but it’s no longer novel. And it’s hard in the gd eyes. To be clear, I’ll rock tf out of some brown dress shoes. They just won’t be under a black pair of slacks fgs.

[@LoLifeIsForever-hl2nm]

Very classy, cutting edge, and concise; you've definitely earned my subscription!!

[@KILLJOY375]

I normally agree with everything he's saying because we work in the same industry However there's nothing wrong with wearing brown shoes as in the color brown with gray shoes both of them are earth tone colors tree can be brown and a tree can be green at the same time What I agree with is tan shoes as tan is not typically seen in nature.

[@kevinjackson2314]

100 percent correct!! He is spot on!

[@bkfabs]

Although there’s something to be said for the classic etiquette for men’s shoes, nowadays, the rules are more relaxed, and I think it’s fine to pair a cognac shoe with a navy suit with the right shirt and tie, depending on the occasion. 😊

[@antronettewilliams1502]

Can we just take a moment and acknowledge his amazing voice?

[@jeffsmith4437]

I’m in the front of the class. This was a good lesson. After viewing the pictures with brown shoes and dark suits, I can clearly see why this is a huge fashion error. Thanks for the lesson.

[@josheleazer2839]

100%! I teach young men, and I tell them all the time. When in doubt, go burgundy! It should really be the first dress shoe one buys. It's by far the most versatile. Goes with absolutely everything... except black. And even then, maybe.

[@creativeartbyluvensky]

Finally I just confirmed that thought. Thanks a lot for saying, such a valuable advice. Chapeau bas to this gentleman!

[@ScottieBarnett]

Yesssss it needed to be said!

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@ScottieBarnett That’s right Scottie 🔥

[@ericcannon9083]

Thank you!!!! Needed to be said!

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@ericcannon9083 You know it Eric 🙌🏾

[@mongo64071]

Agree 100%. I have an uncle who was a banker. He had a rule that anyone who wore brown shoes was unprofessional. All bankers had to wear blue suits with black shoes. To this day, I don’t own one pair of brown dress shoes.

[@tiffanysxo]

Im glad you said it, cause they is killing me.

[@Rubyred-rb2fe]

THANK YOU...the education is much needed!

[@thegamerboneless2864]

When you finally get the internet 😆 😆 I am glad to see folks going back to the gentlemen era.

[@AskOkeyInc]

@@thegamerboneless2864 That’s right Gamer 🙌🏾