Our fashion critic discusses the evolution of dress codes, including how rules — like one discouraging brown shoes with blue or black trousers — can come in and out of favor. By Vanessa ...

The warm undertones of a chestnut brown knee ... a navy dress, giving the colors a deep saturation, and burgundy creates a subdued and serious ensemble when paired with dark blue.

Calvin Klein Gayle Pump, $99 at Zappos A brown leather riding boot is the ... However, they will also work with a navy blue dress. The shoes feature a slight wedge heel and a back strap.