Don’t wear black shoes with a navy suit.

It’ll look like you got dressed in the dark.

Black and blue isn’t the easiest combination to pull off, but when it’s done right, it looks downright elegant.

For example, a true navy suit with black Oxford lace ups is an extremely sharp look.

Similarly, a midnight blue tuxedo jacket with black shawl lapels will set you apart in a sea of black tuxes in a subtle but powerful way.

On the casual side, you can wear a black shirt or black shoes with dark blue denim (or vice versa).

It’s a classic look that’s slightly edgier than the always safe brown/blue combo.

Rule #3: You Must Match Your Metals

You’ve probably heard people say that your metals have to match, right? In other works, if you’re wearing a sport watch with a silver bracelet, your belt buckle better be silver too, or else you’ll be publicly shamed by a gang of StyleForum elites.

First off, if you had to match every piece of metal in every outfit, you’d need two versions of everything, or you’d have to pick one type of metal forever (silver or gold).

What if you wear a platinum wedding band? Does that mean you should let your gold watch collect dust in the drawer?

No way! You can definitely mix metals, and I actually think it leads to a much more interesting look, especially if you don’t wear a ton of accessories.

Don’t overthink this one. Trust me.

Rule #4: Your Shoes and Belt Must Match

Again, trying to match your shoes and belt exactly every time would lead to a huge collection of shoes and belts.

What if you love olive suede driving mocs? Does that mean you need an olive suede belt to wear with them?