Posts by Tom

I love bow ties, but you absoluyely most be wearing a vest or a jacket. Also, if your sleeves are kind of billowy, you might look a bit silly. Slim cut shirts go better with bow ties IMO

My e-bay stuff I usually have a few items going on e-bay if anyone is interested. -Tom

Stegmann clogs are my preference for "slippers" Pic

Navy sb blazer, grey flannels, lace ups, and a repp tie. You'll not only NOT look out of place, you'll get compliments if you are the most well dressed. If you are conspicuous, you can always pull off the tie and stuff it in a pocket....

On such beautiful shoes, I'd just get them resoled when they need it, and otherwise not mess with the soles. -Tom

Sorry, I meant the color cordovan (burgundy, oxblood, merlot, what have you). I have a pair of LLoyd model AEs in burgundy, but I don't like the finish. Too "plasticy" for me. But I love my black Byrons. -Tom

What is the finsish on this model? Is it shiny and "plasticy"? ot is it nice?

Well, I now own the Brioni Blazer. Here's hoping it fits. If it does, it is one great deal.

Allen Edmonds at Nordstrom rack is the ticket. -Tom

Brioni Blazer I just got an e-mail from this guy regarding the shoulder measurement. It is 17" from seam to seam. I sadly placed a bid before discovering this, and it is too small for me. Someone bid on this and bail me out. The...