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How to match up cognac/light tan shoes?

ccvle

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I'm having trouble matching up my outfit with my pair of AE Soho in Cognac and a pair of Alden in British Tan. They didn't look right with my light grey trousers ,light blue dress shirt and matching belts. I don't wear suit or blazer.
 

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Originally Posted by ccvle
I'm having trouble matching up my outfit with my pair of AE Soho in Cognac and a pair of Alden in British Tan. They didn't look right with my light grey trousers ,light blue dress shirt and matching belts. I don't wear suit or blazer.

My first post.

Why not try oatmeal, brown, cream, or tan trousers. Light blue shirt and a suitable belt
would probably go nicely. I know that this idea of brown/tan shoes with blue and grey
trousers is widespread, but it never looks quite right to me.
 

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they go with almost anything. they probably just look odd because youre not used to them. But they look especially nice with navy, light grey, dark charcoal, etc.
 

Sylvr

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white shirt and burgandy tie would look fine with your light gray trousers and the sohos. not a fan of blue solid shirts without coat/sweater on top.
 

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Originally Posted by ccvle
I'm having trouble matching up my outfit with my pair of AE Soho in Cognac and a pair of Alden in British Tan. They didn't look right with my light grey trousers ,light blue dress shirt and matching belts. I don't wear suit or blazer.

time to invest. Unacceptable son!
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anginaprinzmetal

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Jeans, shirt and a navy blazer. It all boils down to the wash of the jean IMHO
 

cptjeff

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If no suits/trousers, try cords of just about any color and most any jean that's not nearly black.
 

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