The right combination of men’s formal wear can help you look nice and feel confident at important events and meetings. In addition to scheduling a tailoring appointment to ensure your jacket, trousers, and shirt fit perfectly, it’s important to select dress shoes that match the suit. Here’s how to choose a pair that complements your suit’s color. 

How to Match Dress Shoes to Your Suit

Black Suits

Black suits are the most formal and are often worn to business meetings, black tie events, and funerals. Black shoes pair best with black suits and will make the entire outfit look sleek and cohesive.

Closed-lace oxfords are sophisticated yet unassuming, making them appropriate for a wide range of occasions, from board meetings to weddings. However, if you want a bit more pizazz for black tie events, go for shiny black patent leather.  

Navy Blue Suits

Navy blue suits can be formal or casual and are the easiest to match with shoe color. Popular hues such as black, brown, and burgundy harmonize with navy blue without looking informal or distracting. Wingtip and monk strap shoes have an elegant appearance that works well with navy blue jackets and trousers for “business professional” settings.

If you have trouble deciding between shoe colors, match them to your belt and watch band. Additionally, consider the fabric type. Leather jackets look formal with leather shoes, while casual fabrics like linen work well with more relaxed shoes made from suede. 

Gray Suits 

Shoe color for gray suits depends on the intensity of the hue. Light gray is less formal and easier to pair with black, brown, or burgundy. If you want to dress up a light gray suit, go for black leather shoes.

For a casual pop of color, get a pair of oxblood oxfords or caramel wingtips. Charcoal suits are more akin to black suits in formality, so pair them with black or deep burgundy to ensure a seamless and elevated look. 

When you need men’s formal wear for business or personal events, get in touch with Zaccariello’s Tailor & Formal Wear in Wallingford, CT. They provide tailoring services and suit rentals from top brands, including Kenneth Cole® and Calvin Klein®. Call (203) 269-8652 to browse their men’s formal wear, or visit their website to learn more about how their tailoring can provide a perfect fit.