The Only Shoes You Should Wear With A Tuxedo | Best Formal Shoes

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From patent leather shoes to velvet slippers, in this video you will learn the five pairs of formal shoes that are appropriate to wear with a tuxedo so you can nail the black tie dress code.
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0:00 - Introduction
0:24 - Patent Leather Oxford
1:22 - Plain Leather Oxford
1:58 - Opera Pump
2:29 - Belgian Shoe
3:08 - Velvet Slippers
3:54 - What Socks To Wear?
4:10 - What Kind of Laces?
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@dragivasilev3636 7 дней назад

the wholecut looks so slick

@05Rudey 2 года назад

Not sure I'm brave enough to wear Opera Pumps.

@sludgehammerz 2 года назад

i feel this! one day i'll work up the confidence

@jochem1986 2 года назад

You are. You just didn’t realize it yet. Opera pumps are a new level of gangster.

@jobmclaren4150 2 года назад

Do it, you wont regret it

@hespokestyle 2 года назад

You can do it! Unless you're REALLY not comfortable. Definitely a conversation starter.

@hespokestyle 2 года назад

@@sludgehammerz Nice!

@danielduggan5405 2 года назад

These wedding guides are both helpful and rather timely. It’s nice to have HSS back. Thanks, as always, Brian!

@hespokestyle 2 года назад

Glad you like them! More to come.

@chadbailey7038 Год назад

Fantastic advice and coverage! 👏🏾

@sludgehammerz 2 года назад

Love these tuxedo guide videos! so short, easy, and to the point. Keep them coming Brian!

@hespokestyle 2 года назад

Wilco!

@andrewholden2768 10 месяцев назад

S NOT a tuxedo, it is a dinner jacket. Tuxedo is the name of a club in Tuxedo Park

@gentlemenoasis4210 2 года назад

Best videos for wedding , you nail it 👍

@Tailyn222 2 года назад

Great video. Loved this series

@hespokestyle 2 года назад

Many thanks, Johnra!

@SoCalWatchReviews 2 года назад

Another great video, thanks for the lesson 👏

@hespokestyle 2 года назад

you got it!

@petercoccaro5299 Год назад

I actually purchased from Floresheim a pair of patent leather sneakers that rock! And very comfortable

@dennisgurtner5192 2 года назад

If I may ask (because I love the collar): From which brand is the blue shirt you are wearing in the video from? Thanks ever so much!

@ronm6585 2 года назад

Thank you.

@ed_nothing 2 года назад

Hi Brian, will you be doing a video on the different types of pants to consider? (honestly idk if there are any but to me it seems you missed that video? thanks anyways and sorry for bad english.)

@faridmahnad4985 2 года назад

Love these quick and to the point videos as an addition to the channel.😁

@hespokestyle 2 года назад

Glad to hear it!

@denisboateng27 8 месяцев назад

What's your thought on loafers with fringe detail in polished black leather, please?

@justindrummond8006 11 месяцев назад

Carmina just screwed up a custom order of my dream Opera Pumps. No longer have enough time to re-order before the wedding. Any thoughts on Bowhill & Elliott? OR any other suggestions? Getting desperate for help at this point. Cheers.

@matthewcormier8744 Год назад

tuxedo shoes love it

@logical582 Год назад

Where would be the best place online to find a dress socks in your opinion for a reasonable price? Thank you

@roberttudisco6530 2 года назад

Great video, and great series! I am getting married in December so these videos have been SO helpful. Could you recommend some brands that make Opera Pumps? I really want to wear them for my wedding, but they are a little harder to find. I love the ones made by Morjas, but they don’t seem to have my size.

@hespokestyle 2 года назад

Awesome! I was lucky to get mine during the Brooks Brothers super sale when they went bankrupt, but it looks like they are all sold out now. A quick google search might yield some results.

@Nathan_Wright 2 года назад

Good opera pumps: Brooks Brothers if you can find them, Arthur Sleepers of England, Bowhill and Elliott, and others. You can also try searching vintage or second hand on eBay or Etsy. I find stuff that’s good quality and hardly if any wear at all on stuff I’ve gotten. I got my opera pumps new though from Edward Green for my wedding and other black tie occasions and they feel incredible.

@qxh1717 Год назад

I must say that in Europe plain leather shoes under a Smoking (Tuxedo) is really a no go. Most common is the verniz, lak, patent leather. More fashionable is of course the embroidered velvet loafer. However the embroidery can never be the same but must always be mirrored.

@liderta5850 7 месяцев назад

Hi, just wondering, if wearing black jacket, and black trouser, does the velvet slipper must be or better be black as well? how about navy/dark blue?

@dishonored8458 2 года назад

I would personally love to add that wearing a nice and handmade shoe make a significant difference to your outfit. In addition of that, appart that it will a cost you a lot more than simple industrial shoes, this type of handmade shoes will last you longer due to the hight quality of leather and the techniques of « making nice shoes ». In NY you’ve got a nice shop which named Fitzgerald shoes store. (Carmina, Crockett and jones, Alden, Church’s, John Lobb, Officine Creative, Caulaincourt, etc etc….)

@hespokestyle 2 года назад

Fair.

@0425549345 2 года назад

It is going to shatter the typical men's style rules but I'll just say - if you're wearing a tux in Texas you CAN pull off a pair of high polish shined black boots. (Though not the lace-up style of boots you showed here.) Great video.

@hespokestyle 2 года назад

Thanks for the comment, Landon!

@shabberbashir8991 2 года назад

Please please make a video on lapel length

@mirto1000 2 года назад

Loved this video. Many thanks!

@hespokestyle 2 года назад

You are so welcome!

@bonganinondudule9022 Год назад

Can I wear a horse bit loafer with a tux?

@johnnyguitar6697 2 года назад

Most people would be best served by a good quality plain leather oxford, and learn to apply a high gloss finish on the toe cap with a good wax.

@GabrielHernandez-gp2fs 11 месяцев назад

From what brand are those opera pumps?

@tyronejoihnson7046 Год назад

You go to Crockett & Jones and order a pair of James Bond tuxedo shoes.

@TheThinkerBodyMindSpirit 2 года назад

Just asking, can you wear a 34mm watch?

@SP-pn7xx 2 года назад

Of course you can. That was a normal men's watch size 40 years ago. I will say they are easier to wear with long sleeves. They can look odd with short sleeves if you are tall. Also keep in mind that modern 34mm watches are almost always designed with women in mind, and wear very differently to vintage men's watches.

@dakotarayprice 2 года назад

I wear black oxeford boot with black tuxedo

@hespokestyle 2 года назад

Cool.

@andreleverettejr3747 2 года назад

I could wear opera pumps for white tie but I think whole cuts could cover the White tie dress code due to the simplicity, at least I believe so.

@jobmclaren4150 2 года назад

You most certainly can exchange the footwear for the White Tie dress code

@hespokestyle 2 года назад

Thanks for the comment.

@hespokestyle 2 года назад

@@jobmclaren4150 Cheers.

@Nathan_Wright 2 года назад

Yeah patent oxfords work with white tie too. White tie being so amazing and naturally having this vintage appeal as it is, opera pumps are my favorite to wear with it.

@SomeNot Год назад

Is not a mirror shined plain black leather and velvet balmoral boot acceptable? They are certainly the most formal boot and have an esteemed history here in Great Britain, evoking elements of Victorian dress

@danielmejia2148 3 месяца назад

You are crazy the opera pump is # 1

@rlkinnard 2 месяца назад

i think that black whole cut or cap toe oxfords are fine. How often does one ever need to wear a tux?

@hespokestyle 2 месяца назад

If that's your position, then do whatever you want. I'm just here to try and help you know what to do.

@rlkinnard 2 месяца назад

@@hespokestyle I think that we have become less formal with time; I dress more formally than most already just by owning and wearing simple black oxfords. You pointed out the traditional way to do things.

@SP-pn7xx 2 года назад

I invested in Gucci horsebit loafers for black tie occasions because I've been to two black tie events in the last 7 years. Bernhard Roetzel said these were fine in his book 'Gentlemen'.

@andreleverettejr3747 2 года назад

Those square toed shoes you showed almost made me repeat my breakfast on myself, God help the soul that thinks those are great shoes.

@mph7282 2 года назад

Square toed shoes are appropriate for...well, maybe your steel-toed boots on a construction site. But other than that, they are just a horrible look and should be avoided at all times, irrespective of the formality.

@hespokestyle 2 года назад

LOL

@andreleverettejr3747 2 года назад

@@mph7282 point received sir, I'd recommend chiseled toe Boots or Moc toed boots for construction sites, squared toe shoes are the devil sir.

@Nathan_Wright 2 года назад

Lol. If not a round toe then a chiseled toe is a lot better. I actually have been getting more chiseled toe here recently than anything.

@andreleverettejr3747 2 года назад

@@Nathan_Wright great choice sir!

@JesusGarciaco Год назад

I love opera pumps

@countalma9800 2 года назад

The suede loafer is a great option. I believe, Nettleton used to make a unique loafer that was a combination of suede and patent leather. Looked amazing, but I don’t think it’s possible to find anymore. I would only consider wearing velvet slippers to a black-tie event organized at someone’s private home (like a New Year’s celebration) or an event at a private club. Definitely no embroidery for me. I’m not from an old-money “wasp” family from New England, and I’m afraid such a look would appear pretentious. But that’s just me. For any other formal event, I’d wear lace-up formal shoes. There used to be a type of formal shoe that doesn’t seem to exist anymore - a very lightweight, soft, 3-eyelet, plain-toe derby. Incredibly simple, elegant, and most importantly - as comfortable as it gets. Too bad such shoes aren’t made anymore. Oxfords, unfortunately, tend to be heavy and stiff.

@hespokestyle 2 года назад

Thanks so much for the very thoughtful comment!

@Steve-Daichi-Ishimatsu Год назад

Can you wear boots with a three piece tuxedo. What is the most formal boots.

@hespokestyle Год назад

I wouldn't

@smacwhinnie 2 месяца назад

Chelsea boot has been done

@KlausKokholmPetersen 3 месяца назад

I cant stand wearing dress shoes or any kind of formal shoe, but the velvet slippers actually look nice. Not that I'll ever wear anything that formal.......

@justcaused6182 2 года назад

How are studio renovations going? When can we expect usual content?

@hespokestyle 2 года назад

It's a time thing. I know you've followed for a long time so you likely know that this is not my full time job. I am an active duty Soldier in the US Army. And when you have 19 years in service, you tend to be in charge of and responsible for a lot of people and things.

@justcaused6182 2 года назад

@@hespokestyle Hopefully it'll all calm down soon, I know what's it like to have a busy schedule. Looking forward to seeing new videos from you.

@ron56pvi13 4 месяца назад

The only formal event I would wear Opera Pumps to is my own funeral- and only if they were covered up with a blanket.

@plainrocky4209 3 месяца назад

Can I wear penny loafers with my formal Black Tie?

@hespokestyle 3 месяца назад

@plainrocky4209 3 месяца назад

@@hespokestyle noted. Thanks btw, I’ve been contemplating that.

@kinglion5435 5 дней назад

The non patented oxfords give you more wearing opportunities

@Javi_C 2 года назад

👍

@hespokestyle 2 года назад

Thanks, as always, Javi!

@Nathan_Wright 2 года назад

I wear opera pumps most often but also have a pair of patent leather wholecut oxfords and some velvet slippers.

@hespokestyle 2 года назад

Very nice!

@Nathan_Wright 2 года назад

@@hespokestyle I saw Hugo Jacomet had a pair of Corthay arcas in patent leather with golden leaf laces. The trim was also in gold leaf. Not much of a derby guy but the two eyelets looked really cool and worked in the patent leather.

@ghosthost100 Год назад

1:59 glass slippers for guys.

@malufet333 Год назад

Are Converse shoes good for a little less formal?

@hespokestyle Год назад

No.

@sandzmd 2 года назад

Yay

@sandzmd 2 года назад

Im first!😊

@hespokestyle 2 года назад

Cheers!

@fredcoles6013 Год назад

2:09 a guy's glass slipper

@justinpatalsky1 6 месяцев назад

Opera pump are you kidding me

@leonstevens1382 2 года назад

Pumps go only with white tie! Patent lace-ups exclusively with black tie! No exceptions!

@jobmclaren4150 2 года назад

Not exactly many men and those with sartorial influence have word their opera pumps with black tie

@hespokestyle 2 года назад

That's incorrect.

@Nathan_Wright 2 года назад

Pumps can be worn with black tie and historically was for many years before the patent leather Oxford became more popular. The transition from white tie to black tie being the most popular formal dress code saw many cross-over things like that. Wearing a white tie waistcoat and a wing collar shirt with a tuxedo is something really cool to do and can be seen in some old magazines. I personally love the wing collar shirt anyways and wear one not every time but often with black tie.

@MrDanielWP 2 года назад

The velvet slipper shouldn't be on this list, imo. You even said it's not recommended for a full tuxedo. The title of the video is about what to wear with a tuxedo. And, your plain leather Oxfords need to be mirror shined on the toe box. If you aren't gonna do that, get patent leather Oxfords.

@hespokestyle 2 года назад

Semantics. Formal shoes if you want to get picky.

@Nathan_Wright 2 года назад

Yeah, velvet slippers are really best with a dinner jacket but for creative black tie if people want to wear velvet jackets, velvet slippers look really good with them. Regular patent leather or shined leather looks great too though.

@toddgaak422 2 года назад

I absolutely LOATHE the opera pump. They are far, far too feminine.

@hespokestyle 2 года назад

Of the others, sure. But you've got to be a real man to pull them off.

@Nathan_Wright 2 года назад

@@hespokestyle Lol yeah true. Historically most things we see today as “feminine” were originally done or worn by men. Not saying go put on makeup, wear high heels, and a wig but that’s how it was. I don’t think it’s feminine so much as dandyish. They look different when actually seeing them on your feet. In full ensemble it looks and feels great.

@lmlm_ Год назад

@LG 8341 There are versions cut more like a loafer. From photos I’ve seen, it looks like Frank Sinatra wore that style. The ones shown here are very low cut and rounded which look more like women’s ballet flats.

@CAphotos 10 месяцев назад

Sorry. I'll continue to wear my smooth toe cowboy boots with my tuxedo.

@andrewholden2768 10 месяцев назад

We wear dinner jackets, NOT tuxedos. Tuxedo is an abhorrent americanism. The dinner jacket was created by Henry Poole & Co of London at the behest of Edward 7th.

@WatchWatchlist 2 года назад

Wearing a Belgian shoe with a tux is completely wrong.

@hespokestyle 2 года назад

No it’s not.

@WatchWatchlist 2 года назад

@@hespokestyle Pumps and loafers are two completely separate things. It is inappropriate to wear loafers with a tuxedo.

@hespokestyle 2 года назад

@@WatchWatchlist no it’s not.

@WatchWatchlist 2 года назад

@@hespokestyle This is such an issue with style youtubers. Making stuff up and passing it off as truth. It only confuses the people trying to learn from the videos.

@hespokestyle 2 года назад

@@WatchWatchlist Ah, that can of worms. So, when you really get down to it, people can wear whatever they want. the real issue with men's style is people who view the world in black and white and think: well, the rules say X, Y or Z and if you don't follow them, you have bad style or you're doing it wrong or you don't understand, therefore I am superior to you because *I* KNOW the rules. This mindset is elitist and it pushes people away from menswear, in general. I hate that crap and it's why I started HSS almost 10 years ago. I happen to love Belgians with formalwear. I wore patent Belgians with my wedding tux and suede ones with my dinner jacket. And there are plenty of other extremely stylish gentlemen I know who do the same, sometimes WITHOUT SOCKS [GASP!]. Many of them are friends of mine. They've got style. They've got class. And they don't care what the rules say.