Men's footwear The use of men's boots is allowed for a formal look, as long as certain rules are met.
By Antonio Montano
You probably won't believe us at first, but we can assure you that combining men's boots with a suit is a great fashion success. It is an equally elegant option, but at the same time it is a much more modern alternative to wearing the typical Oxford or Derby shoes that we usually wear in any event or formal situation. And the fact is that if what you want is a fresher and completely on-trend image, opting for this combo will be the best thing you can do, because instead of showing the classic dress socks under your pants, everyone will turn to see your pair of boots.
Don't you believe us? Just dive into history and review the looks of rock stars from the 60s and 70s to get inspiration on how to wear men's boots with a suit. The Beatles and the Rolling Stones are just some of the great references of this trend that is still used today. Today, personalities like Shawn Mendes, Justin Bieber, Harry Styles and the king of the Red Carpet, Timothée Chalamet, show that the boots-suit duo looks very good. Not for nothing have we been impacted by their looks that stand out for being cool, risky and fun. These celebrities have even worn their boots with a tuxedo at gala events.
Beware: it is not enough to just find the right boots and that's it. You should know that there are certain rules that must be taken into consideration so that your favorite boots do not do their thing and end up becoming your style enemies. That is why we have decided in this note to list five rules for wearing them with a suit in a formal event. We hope they serve you!
The first thing you should do is identify the type of men's boot you are going to wear. As in shoes, there are several models and each one has certain characteristics and specific functions. Obviously some Chukka boots or a soldier boots will not look very good in an extremely formal event. So it is essential to choose ones that can be your allies in this type of situation. Chelseas, wingtips, ankle boots or Jodhpurs are all great options to pair with your favorite outfit.
Wearing a black suit and boots of the same color will be a fashion success with zero margin for error. However, if you decide to combine two colors you have to choose ones that look good together. Yes, you can combine black and blue, but as a general rule, brown or light-colored shoes, such as white, look better with suits that are not black. The key is to think about the tone and see if it matches well.
Like any leather shoe, you must clean them properly and make sure they always look like new. That is why it is advisable to polish them every time you use them so that they do not look old or outdated. Like any shoe that goes with a formal look, they must look impeccable.
Identifying what kind of suit you're wearing will also help you figure out what kind of boot suits the look best. If your overall outfit is much more modern and relaxed, this will allow you to combine it with a pair of boots with a cooler and more youthful nature.
Finally, we invite you to dare to use this combo. You won't realize how good it looks until you decide to wear it.
