Our fashion critic discusses the evolution of dress codes, including how rules — like one discouraging brown shoes with blue ...

For example, dress shoes are generally fine ... safest bet when it comes to the business side of business casual. Black and brown lace-ups will blend in perfectly when you find yourself wearing ...

Don’t be afraid to punch up your black dress with boots in a leather croc effect or even a dark chocolate brown. The old rule ... Or you might want to add a casual air to your over all 'fit.