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Dark brown shoes for dark navy suit?

post #1 of 47
2/21/12 at 10:45pm
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I just purchased my first suit for interviews today. It's dark navy but still distinguishable from black, even though the pictures don't quite show the "blue." Sorry I don't have real pictures yet, but this is the one I bought for $250 (sale):

 

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/dkny-suit-navy-solid-slim-fit?ID=415710&CategoryID=17788&LinkType=#fn=BRAND%3DDKNY%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D11%26ruleId%3D66%26slotId%3D2

 

As most people on SF prefer brown shoes with navy suits, would only very dark browns work with this type of dark navy? Can a lighter shade of brown work? 


Edited by cloud25 - 2/21/12 at 11:15pm
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post #2 of 47
2/21/12 at 10:49pm
For an interview or going to court, I'd stick with simple black [oxfords]. For just about every other conceivable situation, my choice is brown.
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post #3 of 47
2/21/12 at 10:51pm
yeah its possible - though i wore that outfit to a wedding

Rayban original wayfarer RB2140
Topman Skinny suit in navy
Topman skinny tie in grey cotton
Uniqlo pink oxford
Uniqlo argyle socks
Allen Edmonds Clifton in Walnut

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post #4 of 47
2/21/12 at 11:09pm

Those pants are WAY too tight. Sweet baby Jesus. You're gon pop a seam.

 

Do you naturally pucker your lips?

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post #5 of 47
2/21/12 at 11:14pm
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Yeah, my navy suit is similar to yours' shade. It does seem like those lighter brown shoes work in the way you're dressed. Would this be appropriate for interviews though?
 

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Originally Posted by chiggah View Post

yeah its possible - though i wore that outfit to a wedding
Rayban original wayfarer RB2140
Topman Skinny suit in navy
Topman skinny tie in grey cotton
Uniqlo pink oxford
Uniqlo argyle socks
Allen Edmonds Clifton in Walnut
ojFp3.jpg
JwBh3.jpg
vb0Yw.jpg


 


Edited by cloud25 - 2/24/12 at 5:01pm
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post #6 of 47
2/21/12 at 11:18pm
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So it's not a good idea to go with any brown, even dark, shoes on interviews? May I ask why? Sorry, this is my first suit, I'm not too knowledgeable.
 

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Originally Posted by malat View Post

For an interview or going to court, I'd stick with simple black [oxfords]. For just about every other conceivable situation, my choice is brown.


 

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post #7 of 47
2/21/12 at 11:30pm
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post #8 of 47
2/22/12 at 12:05am
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Originally Posted by chiggah View Post

yeah its possible - though i wore that outfit to a wedding
Rayban original wayfarer RB2140
Topman Skinny suit in navy
Topman skinny tie in grey cotton
Uniqlo pink oxford
Uniqlo argyle socks
Allen Edmonds Clifton in Walnut
ojFp3.jpg
JwBh3.jpg
vb0Yw.jpg

this looks bad sorry
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post #9 of 47
2/22/12 at 12:08am
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Originally Posted by cloud25 View Post

I just purchased my first suit for interviews today. It's dark navy but still distinguishable from black, even though the pictures don't quite show the "blue." Sorry I don't have real pictures yet, but this is the one I bought for $250 (sale):

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/dkny-suit-navy-solid-slim-fit?ID=415710&CategoryID=17788&LinkType=#fn=BRAND%3DDKNY%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D11%26ruleId%3D66%26slotId%3D2

As most people on SF prefer brown shoes with navy suits, would only very dark browns work with this type of dark navy? Can a lighter shade of brown work? 

We do?
A poll was done on this very question a year or so ago and as I recollect, Burgundy shoes won hands down over brown or black.
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post #10 of 47
2/22/12 at 2:31am

I frequently wear a dark-brown AE Park Avenue to professional business meetings and court. I just acquired today in fact "seconds" of AE Strand in Walnut Calf. I am undecided at the time of writing if I would wear those in court.

 

 

I love my dark-brown AE Park Avenue. I purchased the AE Strand for a more casual look when I attend meetings. 

 

 

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post #11 of 47
2/22/12 at 4:44am
For interviews - black shoes. Preferably cap toes. End of discussion.

After you get the job and can experience your work environment in real life you can start to expand your horizons. You are going to need at least two or three pairs of dress shoes right away anyway - so do one pair black, one pair dark brown and then decide the third color later.

As Man of Lint mentioned a poll done not so long ago indicated Burgundy was the most popular shoe color with navy by far.

Brown is popular now with a really dark navy stick with medium to dark browns.

I wear tan shoes in the summer with a brighter navy suit and an orange tie. But thats a pretty advanced move - proceed with caution.
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post #12 of 47
2/22/12 at 4:49am

Hey I'd go for dark brown shoes.

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post #13 of 47
2/22/12 at 4:50am
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Hey I'd go for dark brown shoes.

For an interview?

You cra cra!
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post #14 of 47
2/22/12 at 4:55am

I have a job so I can do more as I please and I prefer brown or burgundy (calf and cordovan) with navy. 

But when I went to the interview I wore a conservative navy with black oxfords.

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post #15 of 47
2/22/12 at 5:07am
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Your jacket don't fit you. You have sloped shoulders . your shoulders are dragging down the armholes on that picture. You need to get a better fitted jacket with possibly lightly padded shoulders. Also the 1st picture the wave around your shoulder looks funny.The jacket way too short. Sorry looks to me you have stolen your younger brothers jacket !
Look at this post similar situation with yours-
http://www.styleforum.net/t/288902/what-is-wrong-with-the-fit-of-this-jacket#post_5225513
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