There are times when "dressy" means conservative—when you absolutely need to stick with a navy or gray suit and black or brown oxfords. But there are other times when dressy can be open for a bit more interpretation. Sure, a suit may be required, but it doesn't mean you can't get creative. And sometimes the best way to get creative is by mixing it up with an unexpected shoe color, like Esquire cover star Chris Evans did this week on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Rather than go for traditional black or brown, Evans mixed it up with a pair of navy derbies. As you can see from the photo, navy is a great alternative—it has more life than black or brown, but it isn't too out there, like pink or white. It's just a subtle move that, even with a relatively conservative suit, can elevate your whole look. And fortunately, it's easy to accomplish.
Here are four great pairs of navy dress shoes you can buy right now.
Wingtip Brogues
Wingtip oxfords by Church's, farfetch.com
Derbies
Croft panelled leather shoes by Joh Lobb, mrporter.com
Cap-Toe Oxfords
Park Avenue cap-toe oxfords by Allen Edmonds, allenedmonds.com
Loafers
Mocassino loafers by Tod's, farfetch.com
