Rock Your Socks- show your sock, shoe & pant combos

Gdot · Jan 11, 2012

pocketsquareguy said:
I think it is ok, from time-to-time, to be a bit expressive. But when worn with suits (aside from a party) or everyday it doesn't show an understanding of coordinating pattern and colors. Anyone can wear loud clashing clothing. But there is a fine art to coordinating your apparel.

While we are talking theory (which I love). The real fine art is being coordinated, appropriate AND expressive in the setting/situation.

Gus · Jan 11, 2012

Gdot said:
The real fine art is being coordinated, appropriate AND expressive in the setting/situation.

I like that!

in stitches · Jan 11, 2012

pocketsquareguy said:
I think it is ok, from time-to-time, to be a bit expressive. But when worn with suits (aside from a party) or everyday it doesn't show an understanding of coordinating pattern and colors. Anyone can wear loud clashing clothing. But there is a fine art to coordinating your apparel.

indeed, an art i am working on. some days more successfully than others.

ethanm · Jan 11, 2012

Gdot said:
While we are talking theory (which I love). The real fine art is being coordinated, appropriate AND expressive in the setting/situation.

Truth. I'll add coordinated, appropriate, expressive AND better than everyone else in the room.

Gdot · Jan 11, 2012

in stitches said:
indeed, an art i am working on. some days more successfully than others.

I feel ya bro.

applky · Jan 11, 2012

EMartNJ said:
Truth. I'll add coordinated, appropriate, expressive AND better than everyone else in the room.

On the contrary, I like being in the presence of sartorial betters. It gives one something to aspire to.

Gdot · Jan 12, 2012

Dark and dreary here in the ATL.
My clothing seems to match the weather.

Shoes - C&J Finsbury in Brown Shell
Socks - Pantherella
Trousers - Armani

It's all perfectly fine but kinda Meh, isn't it? I think darker socks would have looked a bit better.

Uncle Mac, I have brushed these shoes until my arm nearly fell off but they just don't shine like I want. They've never had any treatment other than a couple of coats of Saphir Renovateur. Should I try a coat of wax or two?

applky · Jan 12, 2012

All you need to know about polishing shell. Posted a few weeks ago in the Alden thread by NAMOR.

jhcam8 · Jan 12, 2012

JumpinHowie said:
I know I know. I get a little out of line sometimes (... gets back in line). I know you are just trying to make this as good of a message board as it can be. I'll keep reading and learning.

My fault entirely - probably a bit irritable from SRH or something.

JumpinHowie · Jan 12, 2012

Gdot said:
Dark and dreary here in the ATL.
My clothing seems to match the weather.
Shoes - C&J Finsbury in Brown Shell
Socks - Pantherella
Trousers - Armani
It's all perfectly fine but kinda Meh, isn't it? I think darker socks would have looked a bit better.

Those shoes are very nice! I love the texture of the socks.

jhcam8 · Jan 12, 2012

Gdot said:
The real fine art is being coordinated, appropriate AND expressive in the setting/situation.

applky said:
On the contrary, I like being in the presence of sartorial betters. It gives one something to aspire to.

Sentiments I endorse.

Gdot said:
Dark and dreary here in the ATL.
My clothing seems to match the weather.
Shoes - C&J Finsbury in Brown Shell

Uncle Mac, I have brushed these shoes until my arm nearly fell off but they just don't shine like I want. They've never had any treatment other than a couple of coats of Saphir Renovateur. Should I try a coat of wax or two?

Weird - have you deer-boned them?

Nice rug-sock-shoe-pant matching, btw. :fonz:

JumpinHowie · Jan 12, 2012

A little more reserved today.
Worked on the cap toe for a couple of hours last night, and fixed my hair in it this morning.

Gdot · Jan 12, 2012

How'd your hair turn out?

I commend you on winter shoes with winter trousers!

jhcam8 · Jan 12, 2012

+1 Nice shine, Howie.

JumpinHowie · Jan 12, 2012

Gdot said:
How'd your hair turn out?

I commend you on winter shoes with winter trousers!

Actually the hair was a little sloppy today. I guess I still some more layers on the cap toe. Thanks for helping me to understand the nuances of winter/summer shoes.

jhcam8 - Thanks. I love polishing my shoes. I am learning some additional nice steps from some of the other threads.

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