By Eduardo Limón
Having brown shoes, knowing how to wear them and stop believing in their style myths are three fundamental tasks for you starting today . Especially when old style beliefs prevent us from exploring what our true possibilities are. But no more. We live in a quite unique moment of fashion worldwide. Every day we open up more to the experience of dressing for pleasure and not because it is imposed on us. That is to say, if today we wear a jacket, a tie or formal shoes, it is out of pure and full conviction. As a result of the pandemic and the home office, when dress codes for school or office have moved towards free will and privacy, who watches or dictates what we can or cannot wear? If we decide to wear tailored trousers in these conditions, it is because we genuinely decided so; not because the work or the classrooms demand it. And the same thing happens with other types of pieces.
After having lived at home for so long, it was time to discover a little more about ourselves. And this included deciphering how much we like blazers, coats, shirts and other items that we usually see outside of any ordinary afternoon at home.
If this is your case and now you can tell the four cardinal points that you love wearing shoes —and not just sneakers—, we have to demolish one or another myth about their use so that you are always sure of your outfits. And it is that an enormous amount of prejudices or supposed rules are usually woven around pieces as classic as a pair of brown shoes, which more than help, become instructive for living oppressed.
So let's see what you can do with your brown shoes, how to wear them and what myths to throw overboard.
Absolute lie. They may not be our first choice for a gala or tuxedo event, but that does not mean that a good pair of brown shoes does not have what it takes to look professional, serious or elegant.
Don't be fooled. With the right clothes, you can achieve your goal; especially if you take inspiration from the yuppie aesthetic and give it a modern twist. That in itself the fashion of the nineties is already something special by itself.
False. There are different types of shoes, just as there are different types of tennis shoes or boots.
Just like in this image, if you choose an oversized look with the right accessories and relaxed footwear, very ad hoc for walking around the city, you will completely demolish this myth.
Maybe a match between shoes and belt is nice, but not necessarily with all your clothes. For example, when wearing brown shoes, it is not mandatory that you wear a jacket or backpack of the same color. Of course you can combine other shades of brown or even go for pieces in black.
It's time to change your mind. If you wear a good pair of loafers you can accompany them with classic jeans, a basic t-shirt and a bomber jacket.
There's nothing wrong with wearing shoes with a tee; the only fault in this world is not daring to experiment with our clothes.
Whoever told you this doesn't know anything about streetwear. Much less in the 21st century, when we can mix very urban garments such as a graphic T-shirt with tailored trousers and a zip-up jacket. See in this photo how good this contrast of blue, black and brown looks in one look.
Of course not! Give yourself the opportunity to use them with other garments in an earthy or ocher hue, and discover how good you can look. Especially if it is a time of strong winds or cold, and you can play with different layers of clothing to increase the power of your outfit.
