Our fashion critic discusses the evolution of dress codes, including how rules — like one discouraging brown shoes with blue or black trousers ... the demise of the suit and tie.

One of his pet peeves is apparently men wearing brown shoes with blue suits — a practice most ... regardless of the color suit being worn. Brown shoes were generally considered a casual shoe ...

A light blue shirt with a navy suit creates a cool ... When pairing a navy suit with brown shoes, opt for earthy or warm-toned ties such as burgundy, rust, or forest green. These shades harmonise ...

The devil works hard, but the best navy blue ... shades of brown and green) but like all cotton fabrics, it’s remarkably breathable in summer, too. That makes this navy corduroy suit a decidedly ...

Dia Dipasupil//Getty Images Reynolds went cool and classic in a light gray suit, white shirt, dark gray tie, and brown shoes. He wore a sky-blue pocket square to match his wife’s dress and ...

Donald Trump has been accused of beaking the dress code at the Pope's funeral after he arrived wearing a blue suit ... wear a dark suit with a long black tie and white shirt. Shoes, long socks ...

Marco Ravagli / Future Publishing via Getty Images A bunch of Trump fans are pointing out that Prince William had a blue ... wool suit, white shirt, black tie, and black leather dress shoes." ...

King Charles — donned a navy suit with a white shirt, black tie and black dress shoes. Prince William, 42, wasn't the only attendee who wore blue instead of the more traditional option of black ...

Kate completed the ensemble with her reliable Ralph Lauren court shoes and Queen Elizabeth's ... For instance, she selected a £2,480 dark blue suit by Alexander McQueen when meeting Royal Navy ...