Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread 2017- News, Pictures, Clothing, accessories, etc.

[St Hubbins]

Quote: Thank you! It's nothing special, really. It's something I picked up cheap on Black Friday a few years ago (and before I dropped my weight so actually, it's rather large on me). It's a London Fog. As for the length... I'd have to measure it once I get back home to be exact, but I'm guessing something like 34-36" in length. If I wasn't spending so much on shoes, I might be tempted to buy something a bit nicer such as something from here: https://www.schottnyc.com/store/men/jackets/wool Made in the USA. I particularly like 774, the tweed car coat. I haven't checked in on their stuff in a while, but I seem to remember more models I liked last year.

 

[St Hubbins]

Enjoying the discourse on proper attire today. I'm fortunate to not really be bound by any strict dress code. I believe all the employee handbook says is that the clothes should be in "good condition," but even that appears to be subjective. I've seen it all here, and in many cases wish I hadn't. My somewhat recent efforts to improve my appearance are something of a silent protest to such sartorial practices.

 

[SLCRich]

If a potential employee showed up in a cardigan for an interview with me, I'm hiring them on the spot. Cardigan and oxblood shoes? Here's my desk, my work is done here

 

[pudman43]

Just recd my Lubbocks via eBay, very pleased, especially at under $70

 

[MattRiv]

If a potential employee showed up in a cardigan for an interview with me, I'm hiring them on the spot. Cardigan and oxblood shoes? Here's my desk, my work is done here

What about if it's a Wednesday?

 

[Shoes4play]

$25 a pop for donating plasma and you can go 2-3 times per week. If you eat enough free cookies you can skip a meal for the day and save even more.

Hey, I like AEs as much as the next guy, but um...

 

[SLCRich]



What about if it's a Wednesday?

Warwick Wednesday...between the members of this thread, when I'm in my warwicks, any job is doable. They just bleed (get it) confidence

 

[MattRiv]

Warwick Wednesday...between the members of this thread, when I'm in my warwicks, any job is doable. They just bleed (get it) confidence

Wrong... the appropriate response is DO YOU EVEN WALNUT BRO?

 

[SLCRich]

Haha. I think it might be #dyewwcb (do you even walnut with cuffs bro)

 

[lodemia]



Hey, I like AEs as much as the next guy, but um...

Oh the memories of when I was s poor college student. You could make $80 per week donating plasma.

Odd, off the wall comment, since those are appreciated here. My brother in law (graphic designer) was a medical student and was donating plasma and the machine scared the crap out of him, so he started sketching what it could look like to make it seem safer. He mailed the sketches to the company whose nameplate was on it.

He ended up landing a job witn cardinal health and helps make hospitals less intimidating!

 

[Echoes14]

My Shoe Bank acquisitions arrived yesterday. Navy Neumoks and Tan Strandmoks.

The Strandmoks are the most comfortable AE shoe I'be worn to date straight out of the box. Definitely keepers. Unfortunately, the Neumoks will have to go back. Same size, same last, but WAY too tight. I had to do a double-take to make sure they sent the right size. Oh well....batting .500 isn't bad!

 

[Buster Brown]



I love more casual black shoes, but for some reason I'm unable to love back formal balmorals. Oxblood scares me. I was thinking burgundy, dark brown, or chocolate. 

I don't know about your work, but it doesn't get any judgier than mine.  (or most sales jobs IME)

One of the guys walked into a boardroom meeting yesterday in black poly/rayon pants, black Kohl's special shirt, gray vest and $50 shoes and the owner of the company said "can we get some more ice tea?".

I like to keep a couple maxims in mind when faced with the 'can I wear this with that' question:

You need to know the rules in order to decide on breaking them.

and

Context is everything; or, why am I doing this?

Pick up a copy of Flusser's Dressing the Man or Roetzel's Gentleman's Guide and you'll learn the 'correct' attire for every situation. Further study (and experience) will help inform how far those rules can be bent or broken. In some cases it doesn't matter what you like, you need to wear the 'uniform.' The best example of this is funerals. Dark charcoal suit, dark, somber tie, black oxfords. Period, full stop, no exceptions. This is not about you and if your attire attracts attention, you are a distraction. A similar line of thought applies to interviews and board meetings.

When you do choose to bend/break the rules, you should be aware (and realistic) about the statement you're making. And you are making a statement so be sure it's the one you intend to make. Here are a few random examples that come to mind:

Sprezzatura. Worn tastefully, things like a printed silk pocket square, monk straps or bold plaid jacket can mark you as sharp dresser. Someone who knows what they're doing and is pushing his attire a step beyond where most would feel safe or comfortable. Taken too far, you look like a dandy who's trying too hard.

Practicality. Choosing slip-ons instead of oxfords when wearing a conservative business dress suit and flying (especially if you don't have pre-check). Or wearing your navy blazer with casual attire because you don't want to pack it and/or need the extra pockets. Whenever I do that and take a cab to the airport, the driver knows where we're going before asking me. Which is fine as it's the exact message my attire conveys.

Rebellion. I work with a small team of specialists in a big corporation. At the annual corporate sales meeting, there is a definite hierarchy of attire: button down shirt and slacks for back office drones, navy blazers for customer facing drones, dark plaid/check jackets for middle management, lighter/bolder check jackets for senior management. My team is a motley collection of bold jackets, sloppy comfort attire and a guy who apes the latest cover of GQ. We're each in our way proclaiming "I'm different, I'm special." If I was bucking for corporate advancement, I'd leave the tweed at home and get with the program.

TL;DR know what you're doing and why.

P.S. @kammerer66, burgundy is a good choice with gray suits. Dark brown and chocolate can be a little dull. If you must do brown, try bourbon. The black burnishing helps blend it with the gray fabric.

 

[ThomGault]

I like to keep a couple maxims in mind when faced with the 'can I wear this with that' question:

You need to know the rules in order to decide on breaking them and Context is everything; or, why am I doing this?

Pick up a copy of Flusser's Dressing the Man or Roetzel's Gentleman's Guide

Great advice. Its very nice when someone not only recites the rules, but explains why they exist.

 

[armedferret]

NON AE CONTENT WARNING

I got meat today.

 

[SLCRich]



[COLOR=FF0000]NON AE CONTENT WARNING[/COLOR] I got meat today.