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LESSON 4 · Style Rules for Men

Shoes Make the Outfit

People really do read your shoes first. Footwear is one of the most noticeable parts of any outfit because it quietly shows how much thought you put into getting dressed.

Three pairs cover almost any man's week. Start with clean white leather sneakers for casual days, leather dress shoes in brown or black for work and formal settings, and a versatile boot like a Chelsea or desert boot for everything in between. Buy these three well before you buy a fourth.