Academic2
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Start with dark brown captoe oxfords for the conservative suits. Then show us some other types of outfits, and we'll select the suede shoes.
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Should I give you my credit card now or later?
And you can't go wrong with a dark brown suede oxford captoe for conservative suits.
Off the top of my head (I'm writing from my office), my current suits (all three-piece) are these (listed roughly in descending order of dressiness) :
I. These will be the hardest, as by most standards they're traditionally considered the most conservative:
charcoal worsted
several navy, both solid (some worsted and some woolier) and pinstripe
mid-grey pinstripe
glen plaid
Yes, I can imagine a (dark) brown captoe suede with either the mid-grey pinstripe or the glen plaid. And so long as they're darker than the navy, I can imagine that, too. I'm Having difficulty imagining suede with worsted charcoal, however.
II. These will be easier since their fabrics make them less dressy, but I don't wear them often enough to justify shoes solely for them:
light grey flannel
brown herringbone tweed
summer weight cotton tan
Currently my dress shoes are the usual suspects: captoes, wingtips, in black, brown, and cordovan.
Anyway, thanks, guys. Very helpful, as always.
Cheers,
Ac