NEW CHOICES FOR MEN’S SHOES WHETHER YOU ARE THE GROOM OR A GROOMSMAN, FINDING THE RIGHT SHOE TO MATCH THE STYLE OF THE WEDDING OR THE COLOR OF YOUR SUIT JUST BECAME EASIER. NEW VENUES NOW BRING NEW POSSIBILITIES. WHETHER THE WEDDING IS AT A CHURCH, A COUNTRY CLUB OR A BEACH.
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FITTING THE OCCASION Black Tie Weddings Always wear black dress or patent leather shoes to a formal wedding. And make sure they are well-shined.
wedding, your shoes should be darker than your suit. Tan wingtips can work for an outdoor celebration as well as a country club wedding. Remember your tie can also make a bold statement.
Semi-Formal Weddings - When wearing a light colored suit to a summer
Casual Destination Weddings - Destination weddings tend to be casual
and often held on a beach. At a beach wedding, it is appropriate to wear sandals or tennis shoes. MATCHING SHOES TO SUIT COLOR Black - If you’re in a black suit, wear black shoes. Patent-leather dress shoes, because of
their sophisticated glossy finish, are a handsome favorite for grooms and groomsmen. Oxford shoes are a great value because you can wear them for a fancy wedding as well as an important business meeting. Navy - You can wear navy, black or burgundy shoes with a navy suit. If you are going to wear brown shoes, make sure they are a darker shade. Gray - Whether you are wearing light gray or charcoal, blue or black shoes will work. In a less formal setting, you can get away with a dark brown shoe. Don’t be afraid to explore your options beyond leather.
