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

[armedferret]

.....i got FILLED WITH meat today?

 

[SLCRich]



.....i got FILLED WITH meat today?

AD is such an underrated show

 

[middlepP]

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I got meat today.

Franklin's? Worth the wait I take it? What's with the super narrow slicing? And where's the beef rib?!

 

[armedferret]

Yes, yes, i asked for it to be a little thinner (taking some of the pre-sliced to friends but they're not THAT close ), and i'm not a beef rib guy, prefer pork.

 

[St Hubbins]

Guys! Guys! What's with all this delicious looking off-topic content? Let's try to stay focused!

 

[gjk5]

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.

Your attire hierarchy sounds very similar to ours as well.. You would be welcome to wear jeans and a button down or the like, as long as it looks decently put together. Our salespeople get paid very well and we are pretty casual, but breaking basic fashion rules or wearing an unironed shirt (one of my pet peeves, WTF is "non-iron" supposed to mean anyway?) will get you roasted.

Good Hell. Same guy just walked by my office, I swear he is wearing one of those shirt and tie in-a-box combos. Pink shirt, pink check tie, same damn black slacks.

Your attire hierarchy sounds very similar to ours as well.

 

[gjk5]

Back on track: expecting a pair of Burgundy McAllisters tomorrow from the Ebay dude, and a pair of brown suede Neumoks the next day hopefully.

 

[armedferret]

Guys! Guys! What's with all this delicious looking off-topic content? Let's try to stay focused!

A man shares a barbecue experience good enough to disband every religion on the planet, and you wanna brush it off?

Son.....don't make me.

I bought a new basic wide dress belt in walnut and have a couple on ebay from the usual guy i'm eyeing. So yeah, there, I mentioned AE.

 

[cc808314]

Hello all. I apologize for being redundant, as I believe the topic has come up before, but I can't seem to find the post.

What kind of offer does Debondo usually accept? There is a pair that he has had listed for a while now. I have never purchas from him.

Many thanks beforehand.

 

[tkebh979]

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I got meat today.

Just saying... you're about an hour west of where you need to be (Lockhart, TX).

Take me back to Black's.

 

[middlepP]

Hello all. I apologize for being redundant, as I believe the topic has come up before, but I can't seem to find the post.

What kind of offer does Debondo usually accept? There is a pair that he has had listed for a while now. I have never purchas from him.

Many thanks beforehand.

I try to start near 60% of asking, though I believe it depends on a few factors. The most discussed factor here is time. How many times they have gone unsold. (You can check this box as a filter when searching.) Related to most auctions, though I am not sure how much it matters with this seller in particular, is the time remaining. I also think he tends to let go of certain models that are more common.

 

[middlepP]

Just saying... you're about an hour west of where you need to be (Lockhart, TX).

Take me back to Black's.

This is good advice. And whatever you do, do NOT hit any place bearing the Blacks name elsewhere. I've been very disappointed with the Austin varieties - and that wasn't because I got a little sauce on my natty HMs.

 

[smfdoc]

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No need for the non-AE warning. BBQ is NEVER inappropriate. Looks good. By the way, what did the other people at the table have for lunch?

 

[armedferret]

what did the other people at the table have for lunch?

No idea, I was focused on my own food.

 

[St Hubbins]

Well, I gone and did it. Sealed the deal on those OG Black Jeffersons and Bourbon Daltons plus four pairs of shoe trees since I was already a couple short. Now, I'm just over four bills poorer. Doing the old ship to my office scheme. Going to have to sneak these babies in and also lay low for a while... hopefully until the Anniversary sale.

Side note, apparently there hasn't been any internal communication about the price hike, so I couldn't get the skinny on how seconds prices will be affected. I guess we'll have to wait and see.