I was going to wear some brown slacks and a blue or white dress shirt. Looking in my closet, however, I only a pair of black oxfords that would be appropriate as footwear. <BR><BR>People with some ...

that she was brought up with the notion that one should never wear brown shoes with black pants, leading her to think every brown-black pairing is wrong. That being said, it is the prerogative of ...

medium-brown shoe is lovely with navy. Black works nicely, too. Just keep it dark. If you're wearing pants that are a brighter, lighter Bob Hope-style blue, then lighten the shoes accordingly.