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Whether they're designer denim or a pair of wool wide-leg pants, blue slacks are the workhorse of the modern woman’s wardrobe. To put a little sexy in your step, you can pair your basic blue pants with beautiful brown footwear. Ready to give your blue pants a makeover? With the right brown shoes and accessories, you can transform your workday slacks into a nighttime ensemble in an instant.
A Special Evening Out
The quickest way to give yourself a special-occasion look is to slip on some footwear in a luxe fabric. For a dressy night out, reach for a pair of strappy brown satin evening sandals to pair with a blue silk or satin pants suit. Accessorize your blue suit with gold statement jewelry and a brown, gold, or maybe leopard, satin clutch to complete your festive and fab ensemble. Polish the look with a white silk tank and gold necklaces and earrings.
Casual Events
Planning on a little, after-work casual fun? In the morning, pair a metallic brown and gold tank with a white cotton blazer and your blue slacks. To transition from work to play, push up both sleeves of the jacket to the elbow and drape your arms in metallic brown bangles to spice up the neutrals. Slip into a pair of brown leather or suede mules to complete your chic and casual look.
On a Date
For a date night that involves a movie and martinis, pair your blue cotton slacks with a thin, white cashmere or rayon-blend V-neck sweater. Gold jewelry, like a big statement ring, adds understated shine to your ensemble, while a large navy brown bag and a suede newsboy cap polish the look. Finish it off with a pair of brown metallic wedges.
For Work
To wow the crowd at work, pair your brown suede pumps with navy blue wide-leg pants and a brown turtleneck. To add a pop of color to your neutrals, go with a fire engine red structured handbag. For a casual and creative office environment, layer a brown faux-fur vest over your brown and navy combo for instant pizzazz. If you work in a conservative field, go for a fitted tan vest to add interest.
