Brown shoes with black cords?

[migglesworth]

Hello everyone,

What's the consensus on wearing brown shoes with black cords? It's only for a house party, nothing formal...I'm just curious what people think. I've attached a couple of grainy pictures to help with the Yea-ing or Nae-ing.

Cheers,

M.

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[Tomasso]

Chocolate suede.

 

[texas_jack]

I've done it but I was also wearing a brown jacket.

 

[Leaveitothexperts]

Originally Posted by texas_jack

I've done it but I was also wearing a brown jacket.

I guess a generally brown sportscoat with gray/black checks could help that brown shoe "fit in" . . . .

 

[StevenRocks]

Nice effort, but no. It looks wrong.

 

[Quirk]

I vote Nay in this instance -- I think it would have to be a darker brown to work, if it would work at all.

 

[j]

I say yes.

 

[acidboy]

i'm voting "no" too. doesnt look right at all.

 

[kronik]

I'd also vote for a darker suede shoe - or, if you have a little "FUKITOL" in your system, some lighter tan ones.. don't like your current pairing but am not completely opposed to brown with black.

 

[Full Canvas]

I frequently wear tan derbies or dark tan monks with my RLPL black corduroy trousers. Just think Guinness and Bass. If that doesn't work for you, drink some Guinness and Bass!

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[j]

I think it would look a lot better if the pants were slimmer, a more Italian look.

 

[DocHolliday]

If the trousers were really dark brown rather than black, I might go for it.

Personally, I would avoid going with dark brown shoes with black trousers. Take away the contrast and it will look even more wrong, like a failed attempt at matching.

 

[migglesworth]

Thanks for everyones destructive criticism! haha....now I have no idea what to wear with those black cords...and I'm beginning to understand why black pants seem to be generally seen as an unnatural idea.

Cheers,

M.

 

[pkincy]

I wear brown with most everything but black.

Perry

 

[designprofessor]

Black ankle boot.