Brown Shoes + Black Pants :-0

campers

What's the verdict on (dark) brown shoes and black pants for work? Both are from Zara's autumn line up (mens).

I know I've seen people pull it off, I'm just looking for some reassurance

rainbow kirby

Don't do it.

spaceylou

Not as wrong as white socks with black pants and black shoes but wrong none the less - unless you get a particularly dark shade of brown in a texture of some kind....proceed with caution!!

Cupcake_Crisis

WRONG WRONG WRONG!!!!!!!
get black shoes, or brown throusers, but black and brown is never a good idea

PrivateEye

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Don't do it.

+1

Seriously mate, I've made the mistake.

coco85

I've seen guys pull off black trousers and tan brown shoes.. i thought it was fairly trendy once coupled with the right coloured shirt etc??

MIN2511

There is nothing wrong with the combination!

445279.ie

nah, don't do it. Brown shoes with jeans but NOT with black trousers

T-K-O

Depends on how dark the shoes and trousers are. A softer black with dark brown shoes will work. Get a belt to match the shoes if you really what to big dog it.

Tristram

It can be done!

jam_mac_jam

but who is going to see your pants anyway, is it not more important what colour your trousers are?

4Xcut

Do not wear brown shoes with black trousers. Surely you can pick up a pair of black shoes. I mean come on, presuming you have a job and aren't a hermet, one night our not gone on would pay for the shoes.

It will look terrible.

Publin

Sounds a bit risky, but I guess some guys might be able to pull off that look. Personally I wouldn't do it (consciously anyway!).

simu

It depends a lot on texture - post pics of your trousers and shoes and we'll tell you if it would work!

daiixi

I have a gorgeous black and brown skirt which I wear with black boots. It can be done but who cares what anyone else says anyway?

ncmc

daiixi wrote: »

I have a gorgeous black and brown skirt which I wear with black boots. It can be done but who cares what anyone else says anyway?

+1, I have a dress with brown and black in it. I think a lot of the old fashion mantras like never wear green and blue together or pink and red are being turned on their head now. Saw a pic of Jamie Winstone wearing pink and red together and she was able to pull it off.

To the OP, if the shoes are a dark, rich brown, go for it. Or what about a burgandy shoe? I think burgandy and black works really well together.

Do not wear brown shoes with black trousers. Surely you can pick up a pair of black shoes. I mean come on, presuming you have a job and aren't a hermet, one night our not gone on would pay for the shoes.

It will look terrible.

I don't think the OP is saying that he can't afford black shoes, he is saying that he wants something less BORING than black with black!

OP - Go for it!

Twee.

Not a fan of black and brown together, especially dark brown.

T-K-O wrote: »

Get a belt to match the shoes if you really what to big dog it.

Good advice, make sure the belt is as close to the shoe as possible if you're going to do thos look.

xOxSinéadxOx

i often wear black and brown. i like it!

longshanks

get a belt the exact same shade as the shoes and you, my friend, are laughing. just don't fuck it up with a ridiculous shirt.

JaneyMc

longshanks wrote: »

get a belt the exact same shade as the shoes and you, my friend, are laughing. just don't fuck it up with a ridiculous shirt.

I was going to say NOOOOOOOOO. But this idea is interesting, I'd have to see it though. And yes, pick your shirt carefully.

Mr. Presentable

I've replied to a post on this before! It looks good, brown shoes with black, so long as the shoes have personality! Long narrow brown Italian leathers look fabulous with black trousers. The important thing is the eye should be drawn first to the shoes, not the clothes and then the shoes.

an_upstart

when in doubt - do it.