The colour black has remained an obvious choice for many. But surprisingly, browns have never stayed far behind. Discussion aside, both are versatile and can be paired/styled with almost everything on earth. But model and actor a.k.a. telly land's chick-magnet—Karan Wahi—is proof that browns are absolute winners today. If the clock strikes 8 and it's time to head for a cocktail, he shows us why to pick brown formal shoes, pair them with suits and never look back...

1. Let's just start with a solid-coloured, well-cut suit. 'Cause most of us own one and brown shoes look great with them. Pro-Tip: Remember to choose a dramatic pocket square to pair. 

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2. Now switch to a pattern that's a global phenomenon--checks. Despite being pitched against a distracting print, brown shows are clearly the ultimate show-offs. 

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3. The colours are summer-ready and so are we. But are these shoes ready to bear the heat? Absolutely yes. Notice the pocket square, again!

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4. Tone on tone, print on solid—there's nothing this outfit doesn't entail. And if looked carefully, those ultimate browns are blending in quite well.

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5. Though the size of these checks is tricky for a few, they look well-placed on Mr. Wahi's body type. But notice the shoes and wrist watch balance? Simply wow.

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