My Ballroom Dance Shoes

When I was younger, I only needed two pairs of shoes: sneakers and dress shoes. As I’ve gotten older, however, I’ve come to realize that men need shoes from across the gamut. The world isn’t always black-and-white, and often something between the extremes of casual and elegant is required.

There’s no need to go over-the-top, but keeping your closet stocked with several pairs of shoes in varying colors will ensure you are prepared for any situation. Not only are your shoes a fashion accessory, but they also are one of the most pragmatic pieces of your wardrobe. If you are attending a wedding or some other gala event for example, it’s advisable to wear dance shoes and mens dress socks in order to provide the highest level of comfort on the dance floor.

Guys, it’s a fact: We don’t know what’s what when it comes to purchasing formal dress apparel. However, there’s a very precise method to purchasing your formalwear, and it’s not apparent at a glance. For example, when purchasing men’s dress shoes, you want to ensure that your shoes match your belt. It doesn’t have to be exact, but dark brown ballroom shoes and black belt is a definite mismatch. When choosing your pants and sports jacket or blazer, you don’t want them to match, but rather compliment each other. Combinations like navy blue and brown, navy blue and grey, and brown and grey tend to be the most common. In terms of your tie, you want it to match your pants but not your dress shirt. Ties that are one solid color are increasingly uncommon, it’s best to purchase a stripe, argyle, or patterned tie.

Taking these steps to create an outfit will be sure to impress those present whatever the occasion.  For job interviews, apparel like this is essential!