What about shoes?

Black shoes read as dressy ones, wear them when you want to add gravity to black or shades of gray. Wear black with navy for an evening event.

Dark brown should be considered a neutral that goes best with navy, brown, tan or gray.

Navy or tan trousers are your best bet to pair with medium-brown shoes. Use either of these shades to set off a shoe's unique pattern, texture, and burnishing.

Gray shoes are an unexpected alternative and work best with black and gray. A sophisticated move: pairing them with a rich brown.

Color has emotion.

"Color is a vibration of light; it has an emotion, an intensity. You can enhance your life by adopting color in a therapeutic way. Take it step by step: Start with a pastel and pair it with a traditional suit. Next, try new combinations of colors with shirts, pocket squares, or ties. When you're ready, dare to wear brighter colors, even for a jacket. Remember that black is the absence of light!"

 _Kean Etro Menswear creative director, Etro