Oxblood/cordovan and black suit a fashion faux pas?

[Life101]

For men is a oxblood/cordovan shoe appropriate to wear with a black suit? Just wanting to break up the boring black on black for interviews.

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[gutonc]

For men is a oxblood/cordovan shoe appropriate to wear with a black suit? Just wanting to break up the boring black on black for interviews.

No, No, No, No, No. Just No.

Seriously, No.

 

[JelloBrain]

Surely these go with a black formal men's suit?

http://www.christianlouboutinshoesu...in-glittered-platform-pump-oxblood-p-244.html

 

[BigRedBeta]

Absolutely not...

If you only have a black suit and don't want to swing for something of a different color, then a cheaper option would be to get some new shoes - try shades of gray which is an emerging trend but probably won't draw most people's attention.

 

[Life101]

@Jello: Hahahahaaa. I get your point.
@Gutonc: I get your point too.

Well it doesn't hurt to try something new or maybe I am wrong. Are black suits not the norm anymore for residency interviews? Never heard of black suit with gray shoes though.

 

[BigRedBeta]

Are black suits not the norm anymore for residency interviews?

There's nothing wrong with a black suit, but a navy, or gray suit is just as appropriate. You'll never be wrong in a dark suit in those colors. However, more fashion forward applicants will probably have suits in shades of brown or with muted patterns - in particular checks/plaids/herringbone patterns are very "in" at the moment. Pinstripes/chalk stripes/etc are also totally acceptable and will not appear dated at all so long as they aren't overly bold or on the extreme side of things.

 

[Ronin2258]

Navy, greys and blacks are the choice of suits. Even in the forward fashion people, those colors are timeless.

For shoes, however, I chose only black for dress shoes.

But as personal preference, I will avoid earth tones/browns like the plague. I never looked right in them, despite family trying to force me into them.

 

[Boba Q Fett]

The only way to stand out on residency interviews is on paper. Otherwise make sure you look like a mortician, same as everyone else. You will be noticed if you wear a blazer or sport coat, but it won't be in a good way.