Woven Shoes - Getting It Right For Each Occasion

How to dress up a casual shoe.

Good news — it's officially warm enough to bring out the woven shoes with confidence. Because guys, it's spring, and with spring comes the return of the faithful leather huarache.

You know what else comes with spring? A bunch of events you’ve already rvsp’d “yes” to, with a bunch of different dress codes. So how do you give your woven footwear their time in the limelight? Easy.

If you’ve got an event that’s a little dressier, pair your woven leather shoes with a linen suit in light tones and a crisp white button-up for a relaxed take on tailoring. For some added individuality, throw in a pocket square in a brighter shade.

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Let’s say your Saturday plans feature a long-awaited dinner with the boys and your huaraches are looking for an outing. Look no further than a straight leg chino with a white crew-neck tee (worn tucked in) and a shacket (that’s a shirt-meets-jacket for you in the back).

Should you feel the need to step it up a notch, throw on a mismatched blazer for a nonchalant approach to suiting. *Hint: having your chinos hemmed to the correct length is always a little more formal than cuffing them, so you decide.

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And if your next event is nothing more than a *humble* birthday party? Crack out the woven shoes with a party shirt and blue denim jeans and away you go. Opting for a looser, straight leg jean and boxy shirt-shape will create a more contemporary look, while adding a couple of chains will add the finishing touch.

As for wearing huaraches to something like the races? Sorry guys — it’s a no, this is the time to give your brogues or oxfords a moment in the spotlight.