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post #16 of 23
1/2/12 at 10:00pm
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Originally Posted by Texastyle View Post

How do you guys feel about wearing the walnut strands with a navy suit? I personally like the look but I haven't been able to turn up any pictures of people doing it here on SF.


Depends on the suit.  A navy suit that is more fashion forward and less business forward is fine to pair with walnut strands.  

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post #17 of 23
1/2/12 at 10:20pm
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How do you guys feel about wearing the walnut strands with a navy suit? I personally like the look but I haven't been able to turn up any pictures of people doing it here on SF.

You can do it, and many like the look a great deal. But you should be aware that you are stepping into the realm of dandyism - not a giant leap, but slipping a toe onto the line. The darker the navy, and therefore the more contrast, the less conservative the look. I think it is a good look, but I would make sure that the occasion was also appropriate for them. For example, I would certainly not wear them to an interview or important business meeting.
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post #18 of 23
1/2/12 at 10:20pm
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Depends on the suit.  A navy suit that is more fashion forward and less business forward is fine to pair with walnut strands.  

Good to know, thanks. The suit is double vented and has slim lapels so I'm going to go for it. I was just a bit hesitant because it's a true navy and not a lighter shade of blue.
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post #19 of 23
1/2/12 at 10:24pm
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Originally Posted by cbbuff View Post

You can do it, and many like the look a great deal. But you should be aware that you are stepping into the realm of dandyism - not a giant leap, but slipping a toe onto the line. The darker the navy, and therefore the more contrast, the less conservative the look. I think it is a good look, but I would make sure that the occasion was also appropriate for them. For example, I would certainly not wear them to an interview or important business meeting.

Thanks for the advice. I would probably wear them together for more laid back weddings or when I am going to see a guest speaker. I'll make sure to do the homer simpson black and navy combo for the more important occasions.
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post #20 of 23
1/2/12 at 11:59pm
+1 to the Strand in Walnut.

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Originally Posted by Texastyle View Post

How do you guys feel about wearing the walnut strands with a navy suit? I personally like the look but I haven't been able to turn up any pictures of people doing it here on SF.

If you earn your money through honest hard work, sweat and stress then wear Walnut Strands any day of the week.
If your job represents, receives, swindles or steals the publics money wear Walnut Strands only on weekends.
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post #21 of 23
1/3/12 at 12:25am
I think you are my favorite poster on all of SF smile.gif.
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post #22 of 23
1/3/12 at 10:24am
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Originally Posted by cbbuff View Post

Walnut strands are a solid choice, but you should sell your credit at AE and get the Darltons.
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Or use the credit to buy the Ralph Lauren calfskin version of this shoe, which is made by AE.  http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4325812  AE sells seconds of the Sanderson, which it manufactures for RL.  During a seconds sale in September, it was going for $265 from the Shoe Bank.  Beautiful shoe and I'm having a tough time resisting it.   

 

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post #23 of 23
1/3/12 at 10:34am
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Originally Posted by Texastyle View Post

How do you guys feel about wearing the walnut strands with a navy suit? I personally like the look but I haven't been able to turn up any pictures of people doing it here on SF.



It's not something I generally see when walking around downtown, but I do frequently see people wearing navy slacks with light tan/walnut shoes.  I tried my Strands out with a navy suit when I first got them, but just didn't feel comfortable with how flashy they looked.  Instead, I've found that I love wearing my dark brown Delrays with my navy suit.

 

I also echo everyone else in saying go with the walnut strands.  I can't believe how often I reach for my strands when wearing slacks and jeans.

 

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