Oxford vs derby

[Xcyte]

So, I typically wear sports coats with dress shirts + slacks. Ive been considering getting derby shoes… but I already have cap toe oxfords.

Are the oxfords ok, or should I get the derby shoes? It may be worth noting that the Oxford shoes are brown museum calf and the derby will be plain brown

 

[taxgenius]

Oxfords look better with suits.

 

[Stylewords]

It has been firmly established that oxfords look good with formal odd jacket, trousers and tie. If you're going more informal than that, then maybe derbies are a better option.

 

[pasadena man]

On a related topic: Oxfords with chinos; we have 94 pages of ruminations here:

Pairing oxford shoes with chinos

I have some Lands' End pleated chinos in charcoal and khaki colors, which fit me the best and seem dressier than other chinos. I'm wondering if I could wear black and brown A-E Strands with them respectively (specifically the weatherproof models). I would be wearing OCBD, sport coat, and tie...

www.styleforum.net

 

[rjc149]

It really doesn't matter these days. "Oxford vs. derby" rules are anachronisms. This is the same category of debate as "should men wear shorts?"

Black oxfords are the most formal and traditional with suits, however, black derbies can be appropriately worn with suits in the even the most conservative business environments these days.

While brown derbies are less formal and more traditionally appropriate with the outfit you mentioned, you can just as well opt for a brown oxford.

In short, wear whichever shoe you like most.

 

[Leiker]

So, I typically wear sports coats with dress shirts + slacks. Ive been considering getting derby shoes… but I already have cap toe oxfords.

Are the oxfords ok, or should I get the derby shoes? It may be worth noting that the Oxford shoes are brown museum calf and the derby will be plain brown

Derbies will likely look better; I would buy some for the outfits you describe.

 

[bicycleradical]

Dressy loafers are also a good option for the SC/Trousers ensemble.

 

[Northants bloke]

The concensus established here after months of (sometimes heated) debate was to avoid wearing casual trousers with oxfords. Frightful.

To be honest I have mostly moved on to chukka boots for work but here is a fairly rare outing of some of my Cheaney oxfords paired today with brushed cotton chinos.