One step at a time
The catwalks from the recently passed seasons have shown that the classic blacks, boring browns and neutral tans are out. Even in men's footwear, they have been replaced by designs that allow users to show off the quirkiness that is a unique part of their personalities. The designers have wholeheartedly accepted, if not started, this trend.
There is also a matter of personal taste. Most of us have a clear idea of how outrageously we can dress and how far we'd go. That means, no matter what the colour trends say this year, you will pick the hue that best reflects your personal taste. Here is a look at some of the ways you can splash some colour into your everyday dressing:
Single toned: One of the easiest looks to pull off, one-coloured clark shoes uk for men is also the most streamlined. As the shoe is in a single colour all over, that means any type of dress shoe type will do for this look. These formal shoes will suit you whether you are dressing up for a formal meeting in trousers and blazer or enjoying the summer in your chino shorts.
One for the shoe and the other for the sole: This can be a good option for the not so daring among us. Hugely popular this year, they come in two variations. You can invest in a dress shoe that gives you the best of both worlds - upper classic-coloured part with a contrasting, chunky sugary-hued sole. Like I said, best of both worlds! Alternatively, you can also opt for a shoes that has a pastel-coloured upper part sitting atop a white sole. To pull it off, you will need the shoes and a healthy dose of confidence. If you are even more adventurous, go for a powder-blue suede derby with a white sole or burgundy brogue with a light blue sole.
Twice the fun: The bi-coloured variety is a distant cousin of the contrast sole show, but its unique appeal lies in the fact that the upper colours are the ones that will change. The bi-coloured panels will flirt with each other until they come together. Shoe types that already sport segmented leather, such as monks and wing-tip brogues, are perfect for this look. You can pick a pair in blues, greens and corals or something bolder, such as red and brown.
Spots and stripes: Patterned shoes have redefined male footwear like seldom other shoe types could ever do! They come in all designs, some of them outrageous while others mild: Paisley, Zebra stripe, Polka dot, and Camouflage.
If you are going or that formal look, you will be better off with the cleaner-looking Derby shoes than brogues. Whether you choose a smooth leather variety or textured suedes, let the shoes be the focal point. If the shoes are brightly coloured, dress in black, navy, or charcoal.
Pulling off coloured dress shoes of any type - block or printed - with casual attire may be difficult. Manage by keeping one-half of your outfit in a neutral colour. Colours that complement are cobalt and bone-coloured attire with burned orange footwear. A dark green outfit would be a good analogue for a bluish-green brogue.
For the uber-relaxed look, you can pair your denim with coloured dress shoes. If you want to keep things on the dressier end, opt for the raw denim as opposed to the classic or vintage variety. Match it with rolled up cuffs to show-off strikingly coloured socks.
For the summery look, match your coloured dress shoes - brogues or Derbys - with a tee tucked. Choose a patterned shoe type to shake things up a bit. Go beltless and sockless.
Whichever look you pick this summer, remember to make it your own and you will rock it!
