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post #18871 of 21725
12/2/12 at 8:04pm

1 - Do you think these shoes are nice?

 

2 - (if so) What color suit would these go with?

 

Also,

 

Would these be okay to wear with dress pants (and/or nice jeans?) and a sport coat?

 

In short... how versatile are these shoes?700

 

 

Thank you!

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post #18872 of 21725
12/2/12 at 8:18pm
They can go with odd trousers and suits. I wouldn't wear cap toes with jeans but some members here do wear those shoes with jeans. If you are going to be wearing odd trousers or suits they are versatile. If though you'll be mostly wearing jeans or chinos then they're not. As for what color suits they pair with, the rule is to wear shoes at least as dark as trousers. So they go with lighter grey or brown. Some people like them with navy suits but it's not a conventional look. They wouldn't go with darker grey, charcoal, or black trousers of course.

If they are your first pair of nice shoes I would go with them in brown personally. They would be more versatile and work with all grey trousers, brown, as well as navy.
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post #18873 of 21725
12/2/12 at 8:57pm
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Originally Posted by clarksdb View Post

They can go with odd trousers and suits. I wouldn't wear cap toes with jeans but some members here do wear those shoes with jeans. If you are going to be wearing odd trousers or suits they are versatile. If though you'll be mostly wearing jeans or chinos then they're not. As for what color suits they pair with, the rule is to wear shoes at least as dark as trousers. So they go with lighter grey or brown. Some people like them with navy suits but it's not a conventional look. They wouldn't go with darker grey, charcoal, or black trousers of course.
If they are your first pair of nice shoes I would go with them in brown personally. They would be more versatile and work with all grey trousers, brown, as well as navy.

When you say brown, what about a shoe like this:

 

 

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Thanks so much for your reply.

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post #18874 of 21725
12/2/12 at 9:04pm
^ you should read this: http://putthison.com/post/28843198980/the-navy-sport-coat-of-shoes-in-my-opinion
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post #18875 of 21725
12/2/12 at 9:08pm
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Originally Posted by mexicutioner View Post

^ you should read this: http://putthison.com/post/28843198980/the-navy-sport-coat-of-shoes-in-my-opinion

Thanks, I definitely will. The brown shoes I posted though, would they be able to work?

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post #18876 of 21725
12/2/12 at 9:09pm
Looking to get some new oxfords/wingtips that are decently priced. Anyone have any recommendations? I know about meermins, any other suggestions.

Also been looking at blazers on ebay, anyone have any input on some brands i should be looking at? So far I have been looking at some Brooks Brothers and some Ralph Laurens.

One more thing. How about some Oxford shirts. I have been buying Jcrew ones, haven't bought any uniqlos yet. Any other ones i should be checking out that are decently priced?
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post #18877 of 21725
12/2/12 at 9:11pm
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Originally Posted by Bartleby Trout View Post

Thanks, I definitely will. The brown shoes I posted though, would they be able to work?

styling-wise, sure, but not knowing what kind of shoe that is, don't expect anyone to say "pull the trigger."

check out the AE Leeds. it's a nice simple shoe (that looks a lot like the darker brown plain toe one you posted) that you can wear with almost anything. dark brown or burgundy are going to be your most versatile choices.
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post #18878 of 21725
12/2/12 at 9:12pm
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Originally Posted by mexicutioner View Post


styling-wise, sure, but not knowing what kind of shoe that is, don't expect anyone to say "pull the trigger."
check out the AE Leeds. it's a nice simple shoe (that looks a lot like the darker brown plain toe one you posted) that you can wear with almost anything. dark brown or burgundy are going to be your most versatile choices.

Much appreciated. Thank you.

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post #18879 of 21725
12/2/12 at 9:18pm

What would go well (as far as shirt and tie) with a charcoal suit, park avenues, and this tie square?

 

 

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post #18880 of 21725
12/2/12 at 11:34pm
What is seersucker? Does it just refer to the lightweight material?
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post #18881 of 21725
12/2/12 at 11:38pm
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Originally Posted by Left Hand View Post

What is seersucker? Does it just refer to the lightweight material?

It's a specific type of fabric, yes. Light cotton, and the way it crinkles keeps it away from the skin and keeps air circulating, so it's very cool to wear, temperature wise.
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post #18882 of 21725
12/2/12 at 11:45pm
Interesting, thank you. Is it the same thing with chambray? It's hard to tell whether they're fabrics or styles when you're a noob like I am. sorry for the painfully obvious (and maybe tiresome) questions, I'm new at this.
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post #18883 of 21725
12/3/12 at 12:14am
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Originally Posted by WakeJake View Post

What would go well (as far as shirt and tie) with a charcoal suit, park avenues, and this tie square?

 

 

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Because your pocket square is not a dominant piece of clothing, I think a light blue shirt with a pink tie would look great with that combination. 

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post #18884 of 21725
12/3/12 at 12:21am
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Originally Posted by Left Hand View Post

What is seersucker?

http://www.gentlemansgazette.com/seersucker-fabric-suits-origins/

While there are a couple of items in that article with which I'd take exception, it's basically accurate. Also, it pretty much limits its discussion of seersucker to suits, although other clothing items - shorts, robes, etc. - can also be found in seersucker.
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post #18885 of 21725
12/3/12 at 12:46am
Hello

I like the feel of lightweight, smooth cotton shirt fabric that is a bit cool to the touch, almost like silk. I have tried Charles Tyrwhitt and T.M. Lewin, but they don't feel as smooth or light as I'd like them to.

Do any of you know what makers have this type of shirts? I have read about (Su)pima cotton that supposedly has "exceptional smoothness" according to Lands' End. Are they like this? Any others?
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