Chelsea Boots were born in UK and became popular throughout the continents as the only slip on boots. Chelsea have catapulted men’s fashion world since they can be styled in sundry ways.
Formal or casual events, the boot showcases its capability with elegance. Chelsea come in two fastening options, first being the slip-on only another closure is side zipper which makes it much easier for shoes to be slipped on.
This article arranges a complete stage show of Chelsea boots and compares Chelsea with other similar or other types of shoes or boots.
Chelsea vs Dress Boots
Well the competition is going to be neck and neck. Both boots have their own style and pack a might punch. They have some similarities, yet there is distinction between the two in terms of design, functionality and style.
Chelsea is very popular in suede, besides leather. Popular Suede colours for Chelsea Boots are Tan, camel, brown, black.
Chelsea vs Wholecut Loafers
Much similar yet more different from each other these shoes seem to descend from one root. Yeah that’s true in many ways, yet wholecut loafers have managed to stand the contest with Chelsea boots.
Chelsea Boot vs Jodhpur Boot
UK vs India, not a cricket match, but two Boot designs Chelsea originating in UK and Jodhpur boots hailing from Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. They both exhibit resemblance with each other except until Jodhpur boots show their buckle strap closure.
Jodhpurs are mainly riding boots worn by professional and traditional horse riders in India. One can also wear them with traditional suits with Nehru Jacket design or mandarin collar jackets. Because of the buckle strap fastening jodhpurs look sturdier and sport a more rugged style than Chelsea.
How To Style Chelsea Boots
Chelsea is more formal than wholecut loafers, no matter what. Chelsea coordinates well with a suit, formal trousers. Not only formal but in a casual setting too Chelsea outclasses loafers with a gulf of difference. Chelsea over denim with leather or other jackets looks trim. Chelsea sculpts your feet and connects to the outfit to like a single unit to complete the dominant look.
- One thing Chelsea demands of you is a fit physique.
- As a boot Chelsea itself is a manly plus sturdier shape with a tinge of gangster look. But its unique ability to combine two contradictory classes [business class and gangster] in one design stand out Chelsea from all other boots.
Its design influences your overall image. It represents more a business class, even if you team Chelsea boots with denim or khakis it maintains the business casual level.
Therefore, it is recommended that style Chelsea for following dress occasions.
- Suit with tie and formal shirt
- Suit with a polo or turtleneck
- Sports jacket and casual shirt and denim or chinos.
- Formal/casual shirt and formal/casual trousers respectively
- Formal/casual shirt and denim
- You can also try other outfits but match perfectly according to the type of shoes.
Team Chelsea with Denim- Casual Fashion
There can be two alternatives of this Leather Chelsea boots or suede Chelsea
One can also create a monochromatic outfit by wearing black Chelsea with black denim shirt and black jeans. Get the smasher look, the confidence to execute this attire. Boots generally boost your style factor.
Pair Chelsea with a Suit
Another interesting fact that Chelsea is the only boot style that contests boldly with all other formal shoes and holds the ground firmly.
- Chelsea makes you ageless. Other boots might not be your type when you are above fifty but wear Chelsea with no hesitation at any age.
Brogue shoes
Do you wear brogues, the real brogues? Have they ever inspired you? May be you did not take a careful look at them; praised their beauty, those intricate details all over or you probably don’t know how uniquely they define your signature style.
Brogues, just like their name sound alien, characterize an unfamiliar perforated construction that seemingly makes no sense. Were they made for ventilation? Not really. They were created for expelling water.
The construction was invented for men who trudged difficult wet terrain in past. The shoes have 2-3 different size holes between a double stitched path that runs on the shoe surface. Upper side of the stitching features a saw tooth edge. Modern brogues have different decorative patterns.
Brogues are more casual than formal due to the heavy detailing. Wingtip is the most popular style of brogues making it a must-have in every man’s shoe collection. Although other variations are available like half brogues, which have less busy designs making them more formal than their counterpart.
Boot Variant of Brogue Shoes
Brogues do not stop with four variants but transcend into boot styles. Here they carry two extreme characters ultra casual mood with a dash of formality. Some businessmen prefer to wear brogue boots as business casual in day to-day basis.
Brogue boots have high ankle, more casual open crisscross lacing as dress boots. A wearer gets few centimeters of height. A small leather tab is also sewn at the back top of the shoe just like Chelsea boots to slip into the boots.
Brogues vs Oxford Shoes
How to Style Brogues
You are always free to experiment the outfit and renew the look every time a new idea strikes. Brogues have many designs to offer you countless events. At one time if they play casual the next moment they can execute a formal fashion. Wear sports coats, blazers for dressier occasions. Wear Chinos and Cords for semi-formal scenes. Don a leather jacket and denim for a classy casual style. Add basic and muted patterned ties- green, red, brown.
Brogues with Short Sleeve Shirt & Chinos
There is no cooler way to spend Sunday on foot but what you should choose. Wear dark-brown wingtip brogues with a blue short-sleeved shirt and beige Chinos. To round off the outfit with a pair of wayfarer sunglasses and black strap dress watch for a minimalist look.
Brogues with plain white Shirt & denim
Get dressed for a day time party at your office in a white button-down shirt and dark blue denim. Brown brogue boots will carry you perfectly for the show. Combine a belt and a dress watch to add a tinge of formality. Wear black or navy socks to match the denim.
Brogues & Business casual
Whether it is a Friday or a casual meeting at your clients. Prepare your day with a business casual attire. A Beige or Khaki Sports jacket over a white shirt with cutaway collar. Throw on navy Chinos or dark blue denims or Corduroy trousers. Finish a green patterned tie with a Windsor knot. Wear a dark brown belt to match with brown semi-brogues. Wear a nice blue dial watch with brown band to perfect the outfit.
But be careful while pairing socks with spectators. Choose plain socks to offset the visual effect of shoes and look balanced. If your wear socks that have multicolour stripes or entirely different colour than shoes you might have a clashing combination and socks will take away all the beauty.
You can also match them with your ties and pocket squares. This can be quite fancy if your tie and shoes have one common colour. It can very well integrate the whole outfit. if you are not wearing a tie then add a colourful square with casual fold to complement the spectators shoes.
Generally a pair of plain dress shirt and pants will look better with formal oxfords but if you are aiming spectator shoes add pattern to only one piece, either shirt or pants. Reason is obvious, too much pattern will distract eyes. Wear stripes or big checkered trousers with spectators.
A denim and polo with spectators are a great casual ensemble to wear at parties and casual events where you want to remain low-profile but also look dressed up.
