Suede Shoes and Belt: Matchy-matchy?

[Mr. Lee]

I read the various replies and I am still wondering if weaing a brown suede belt with the same color suede shoes (with a suit) violates the "matchy-matchy" rule? Also, I am wearing the shoes (I have 3 pairs in diffent styles, all chocolate brown) with medium brown crocodile belts. Someone had mentioned the belt should be darker. I don't see how I could do this. Thoughts? (By the way, I am new and this is my first thread: God knows if I did it right.)

 

[Cant kill da Rooster]

I would match the colour as closely as possible but not texture. My 2 cents.

 

[Henry Boogers]

I hold no such 'matchy matchy' rules for myself. I find that belts of similar shade and texture can look great in most situations, and likewise a little deviation from that can also work. I suspect you will get a mix of responses reflecting people's personal tastes on the matter rather than any hard and fast rule.

It's fall, so you may find a lot of examples of both in the 'HOF: what are you wearing today' thread on the top of the forum and can decide what you find most appealing.

 

[alliswell]

Originally Posted by Mr. Lee

I read the various replies and I am still wondering if weaing a brown suede belt with the same color suede shoes (with a suit) violates the "matchy-matchy" rule? Also, I am wearing the shoes (I have 3 pairs in diffent styles, all chocolate brown) with medium brown crocodile belts. Someone had mentioned the belt should be darker. I don't see how I could do this. Thoughts? (By the way, I am new and this is my first thread: God knows if I did it right.)

Close only counts in horseshoes, handgrenades... and matching belts and shoes. No need for perfection.

 

[niidawg3]

i match mine. call me fussy.

 

[taxgenius]

Originally Posted by niidawg3

i match mine. call me fussy.

+1

 

[forex]

Match most of the time (suede shoes and belt), sometimes will wear similar colors (calf and suede), I am not religious on texture,color,yes.

 

[Manton]

Match, no, close, yes. I won't wear a non-suede belt with suede shoes. But only have one suede belt and I wear it with all the shoes.

 

[edmorel]

Originally Posted by Manton

Match, no, close, yes. I won't wear a non-suede belt with suede shoes. But only have one suede belt and I wear it with all the shoes.

funny, I am the other way around. I only wear my one suede belt with suede shoes, but where my calf belts with all shoes, including suede.

 

[forex]

Originally Posted by Manton

Match, no, close, yes. I won't wear a non-suede belt with suede shoes. But only have one suede belt and I wear it with all the shoes.

+1,I do the same.

 

[Manton]

Originally Posted by edmorel

funny, I am the other way around. I only wear my one suede belt with suede shoes, but where my calf belts with all shoes, including suede.

I meant all the suede shoes, no suede belt with calf shoes for me.

 

[lefty]

I match texture but if I notice that my belt and shoes are too similar in colour I change the belt.

Nothing says you've been dressed by the SA at AE more than a matching belt and shoes.

lefty

 

[cncrd]

I've had suede belts made in light, medium and dark brown shades, and one of the three covers all my suede shoes of various shades.

I tend to wear "matching" suede belt and shoes with suits (mostly fall/winter) but frequently mix up leather and suede belts and shoes otherwise.

 

[lee_44106]

I purposely mismatch belt and shoe. suede with non-suede or vice-versa.

color wise, an exact color match is also a no-no

 

[niidawg3]

Originally Posted by lee_44106

I purposely mismatch belt and shoe. suede with non-suede or vice-versa.

color wise, an exact color match is also a no-no

says who? not being contentious ... just wanna know wear this "rule" comes from?