Why are brown derbies so popular? The main reason is that brown is by far the easiest color to match! There are so many possibilities with which you simply can't go wrong. That's why you generally want to make sure you own a pair of brown shoes before letting yourself opt for less versatile colors.
Here are some ideas for colors to match your brown derbies!
Wear brown shoes with blue
Do I even need to say it?! Blue and brown go together like peas in a pod. Plus, it's rare to find a closet without a pair of raw denim jeans. Raw denim jeans + brown leather derbies = a simple, classic choice that won’t disappoint!
Wear brown shoes with pastel pink
Brown and pastel pink are less common but go just as well together, even for masculine looks! Pastel pink is elegant and modern, but not very commonly worn. That’s why we often don't know what to wear it with. Wearing pastel pink pants with a pair of brown leather derbies offers a simple, classy way of sporting this under-represented color.
Some pastel pink chinos and a pair of brown leather derbies and voilà! You're ready to go.
Wear brown shoes with olive green
Brown shoes with olive green pants is one of my favorite combinations!
When we think of olive green, we often picture trekking or military attire. However, it can be a very elegant color. When worn with a pretty pair of brown leather derbies, olive green pants make for a modern and classy outfit.
Wear brown shoes with beige
Brown and beige make the very easiest color combination. You can't go wrong putting these two colors together! With a pair of beige chinos and your Chestnut derbies, you’ll have an easy go-to outfit that will always do the trick.
And many more!
These are just a few of the many options for wearing your brown derbies. They will also go splendidly with wine-colored or grey pants, for example.
To go through all of the colors with which you can confidently pair your brown leather derbies would take hours.
This extreme versatility is why we wanted to make our own version of the classic brown derby. With two shades of brown, Chestnut features an original touch while remaining super easy to combine with your wardrobe.
