Brown shoes and White trousers. What color of socks to wear?

What color of socks should I wear with Brown shoes and White trousers?

Black socks or White socks?

The color of socks to wear with trousers and shoes depends on:

• Type of trousers and shoes
• Color shade of trousers and shoes

The classic menswear rule says to match socks color with trousers color. But in this case, you should not wear white socks when wearing a formal shoes.

With Brown shoes and White trousers you should wear:

• Beige socks - Neutral color will keep a smooth, low-contrast look.
• Blue socks - Some shades of blue color work well.
• White socks - Only when wearing casual shoes.
• Black socks - Can work with dark brown shoes.