Perfect Business Casual Dress Shoe? | How To Match Semi-Brogue & Half-Brogues Oxfords

About this video

Centeno argues that the brogue is an ideal versatile dress shoe for business casual wardrobes, filling the gap between formal Oxfords and casual footwear. He explains the history and four styles of brogues, then demonstrates how dark brown and oxblood brogues coordinate with various sports jackets, dress trousers, jeans, and shirt colors to create multiple outfits without appearing memorable or attention-seeking.

Key takeaways

• Centeno contends that brogues are versatile enough to transition from business meetings to casual outings without people noticing repetition, making them ideal for travel and everyday wear
• Centeno categorizes brogues into four styles: quarter brogue, semi brogue, full brogue (wingtip), and long wing brogue, with different levels of perforated detailing
• Centeno recommends dark brown and oxblood-colored brogues as particularly versatile options that coordinate with navy, blue, gray, and brown jackets while maintaining a polished but understated appearance

Episode details: published December 15, 2015 · 208K views · 6:25 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Antonio Centeno’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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