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Some interest.

Would it be a nuisance to take a close-up of the Oxxford pants, so that we can get a sense of the fabric?

Quote: Originally Posted by quevola Stupid big-footed people. Why can't these be a 7.5D? . . . and now I know who's been snapping up the damnably rare 7.5D bargains that properly belong to me.

Nice trousers, buttoned shirt: good. Socks with some flair was a brilliant idea. If you have loafers, do them: the getting in and out of the shoes will go more gracefully. A jacket will be too hot and, as has already been observed, a...

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Sold already? How would they do for a person who normally wears a 7.5 D?

If it were me, I'd pack a pair, wear a pair, and buy a pair. Pack: well made oxfords, preferably cap-toe, a rubber sole. Good for dress-up and wearable in the rain. If you're flush, Alden. Otherwise something a bit more...

I've said this before: although brown is good for the second shoe, I find burgundy (oxblood or "cordovan" [the color]) more versatile. To my way of thinking, it goes with more things than does brown or black. There are a few...