Dress Shoes are available in myriad styles and each one holds its place in defining the personal style of a person. Hence it becomes imperative for men to know what type of dress shoes would go with their attires, if they want to spell the right impression among public. So let’s dive into the

world of dress shoes to find which are some of the must-have styles for men to have on their shoe racks!

First let’s take a look at some conventions you must keep in mind before buying yourself a pair of shoes Ideally, the sleeker the shoe, the more formal it is. Also in terms of color black is anytime more formal than brown. Lace-ups rank ahead than the slip-ons and open lacing takes shoes down in formality in comparison to closed lacing.

Alright now let’s have a look at some common styles!

The Wingtip!

The Wingtip Dress Shoe
You’ll see the wing-tip making the rounds most often among professional. They are styled with a brogued cap which comes to a point at the center of the top and then curves back down along the sides. These dress shoes are suit-level in black and go the best as business casuals in brown. Well, where these shoes have their place in a man’s wardrobe, wearing them a tad too frequently can reduce the shoe’s potential considerably. This is so because while you may wear the same pair of brown Oxford’s four days a week without anyone really noticing them, wearing wing-tips more than a week can immensely risk having them integrated into your reputation.

Boots
Boots like the name suggests certainly bring ruggedness to the dress footwear, making them the best option to be worn during winters. They particularly form one’s favorite while traveling. Besides, their slip on and off feature along with the comfort they render to the feet, make them the most preferred style to be worn with the casual, informal attire. If you want to further experiment with this style, you can go in for something more regional in nature - the cowboy boots! But not many people are seen to opt for this as it gives an impression to be working in an oil rig. So until you are really passionate about wearing them or about the look they give to your attire, you can always keep this option at bay.

The Oxfords!

How can we ever forget the gold standard of dress shoes - the Oxfords! They particularly feature round toes, closed lacing and most of the times with a cap. They are a must-haves if you are into formal dressing five days a week. They are sleek, smart and complete a formal look most perfectly.

These are some of the many pairs that’ll help you complete your attires so make sure you at least have two of them to save yourself from embarrassments.

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