Our fashion critic discusses the evolution of dress codes, including how rules — like one discouraging brown shoes with blue or black trousers — can come in and out of favor.

Larry Kudlow, Trump's top economic adviser, says men should not wear brown shoes with blue suits, according to a new report. But the world has moved on from archaic rules like this one.

My roommate claims black shoes are not a requirement when the predominant color of an outfit is black. I’m not so sure. Also, if I wear a black winter jacket, can I wear brown shoes?

The Mail noted that a 2016 study released by the Social Mobility Commission reported that investment banks are less likely to hire men who wear brown shoes to a job interview. Source: iStock Topics ...

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