Businessman's wardrobe

[Lensmaster]

I would say ditch the black belt and the black shoes. With the suit colors you listed there is no reason for them. Substitute one pair of patent leather shoes to go with the dinner jacket, and a couple pairs of suspenders to go with the suits.

Also, I am not quite sure about the tailcoat in general...

Other than that, this list is a great start!

I have read in other threads also the dislike of black shoes. Why is this? I wear greys and navy's in suits, never brown because it is not a color that works on me. And I have always worn only black shoes and belts. To my eye brown clashes with navy and black looks good.

 

[Matt Deckard]

Black shoes are a good viable option. It's not everyone that likes brown with everything, though I tend to wear brown shoes with everything.

they should never be left out asa wardrobe options if you have gray or navy suits in your wardrobe.