brown shoes

Traditionally, shoes in brown shades were associated with country living, although those kinds of rules are archaic these days. Lighter brown shoes are popular choices with leisure wear in earth tones, jeans and sweaters, or with light-colored suits. Darker shoes in brown can work well with business suits in grey or khaki. The various styles of shoes in brown are showcased on the Stylight site.

Getting Down to Business in Brown Shoes

Whether you work in a corporate cubicle, a casual skewing start-up, or even if you’re a free-spirited freelancer, you’ll need to master your business casual basics in order to climb the career ladder.Take the first step in building your professional appearance when you start your outfit with a the sturdy, reliable, no-fuss base of a brown shoe.

From client lunches to casual Friday, you can count on a brown shoe to take your style and your career the distance.

Office Hours to Overtime

Not all corporate dress codes call for suit-and-tie attire, but every office environment calls for some variation of business casual. Even if your work considers denim office-appropriate, it’s important to keep your overall look professional, so skip the sneakers and step into a pair of brown dress shoes that work for any dress code.

Him: Dress up a derby with a light gray suit when formal office-attire is needed or dress them down with khakis and a gingham button down for a laidback, but buttoned-up, look.

Her: For pumps that are pretty and practical a tan heel can be worn with your pencil skirt as well as cropped pants.

Hot Weather Work Day

When the weather heats up, its tempting to dress down, but staying cool and corporate can be tricky. For a shoe that can walk the line of breathable and business casual opt for a pair of brown leather sandals that are still sophisticated.

Him: More shoe than sandal, a guys best bet is a closed toe style with cut-outs. Wear them with lightweight chinos and a slim-fitting linen shirt.

Her: Keep your sandals from looking sloppy when you choose a pair with a stacked heel. Wear it with a modestly cut midi dress in an airy chiffon for an ensemble that can handle the heat as well as HR.

Corporate Casual Friday

As the work week wanes so do dress codes. Let your hard working high-heels and oxfords take  the day off and slide into something weekend ready, but still office approved.

Him: A relaxed leather sneaker can take you from your commute to quittin’ time in comfort and class. Pair it with a dark wash denim, a crisp tee and a blazer for an outfit that is equal parts relaxed and refined.

Her: Give your feet a break and slip into a pair of leather loafers you can wear with dressy denim and a satin shirt to take you from your desk to dinner.

Step into a brown shoe that is practical and on-point for the perfect foundation to your professional attire.

Let a brown shoe be the base of all your business causal needs.

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