Work and Professional Settings For important client meetings, speaking engagements, conferences or typical 9-5 office settings, strike the right balance between professional polish and personal style when choosing work-ready shoes
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Shades that deliver strong contrast and look excellent with black trousers: Tan and light camel - maximum contrast, works especially well with black chinos and casual trousers Cognac - a warm, medium brown with reddish undertones that looks sharp with both dress pants and dark denim Walnut - a classic medium-brown that anchors business and smart-casual looks with authority Oxblood and burgundy - slightly darker, but with enough red undertone to read distinctly against black fabric Shades to approach with caution: Dark chocolate and espresso - these sit too close to black in overall brightness, creating a murky transition that can look like the colors simply went wrong
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