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[J011yroger]

Do you already have brown monks?

J

 

[RPM1]

Do you already have brown monks?

J

Not yet, J011yroger.

However, living in London, black is still a very much desirable shoe colour. And as I already have a growing selection of shoes in shades of brown, I was considering black.

I take it you have monk strap shoes?

 

[J011yroger]

I don't yet, I'd like a pair but can't really convince myself that I would wear them with a suit as I consider them a more casual shoe than convention dictates so I feel I would get more use out of brown ones.

Plus I already have like a dozen pair of black shoes.

It just seems logical to get brown first in more casual shoes and black first in more formal shoes.

J

 

[cptjeff]



Try the dry cleaner maybe? It'll probably be like 5 bucks for them to try with the tie. And you can try your madness if it doesn't work haha.

For a wool tie, a dry cleaner's is exactly the right answer.

 

[soundsgood]

Saw two fitzgerald suits at the brooksbrothers in downtown nyc that fit me. something like 1200 for both. Navy and Grey.

I'm wondering if there are other suits I should look at in that price range/style before I pull the trigger. Thanks.

 

[Veremund]



The dress is black tie optional. Would a charcoal windowpane suit be dressy enough?

Yes, you'll be fine.

 

[Feryll]

Is it okay to wear burgundy oxford captoes for casual wear (chinos, dress shirt and a blazer) or that is big a no-no ?
Here is a photo:

 

[Veremund]

^ Feel free.

 

[J011yroger]

Those are beauties, wear them with pride.

J

 

[JezeC]

Just got back my fifth avenues from the cobbler to replace the heels. By default, the fifth ave. has a black heel but my cobbler painted my heel area dark brown, the same color as my uppers.

Does this make the shoe less formal?

 

[YRR92]

Feryll, those should look great with chinos, provided they're pressed and creased.

JezeC, I don't think it matters as long as the welt is noticeably lighter than the upper. Next time you polish them, use black edge dressing, I guess.

 

[RPM1]



Is it okay to wear burgundy oxford captoes for casual wear (chinos, dress shirt and a blazer) or that is big a no-no ? Here is a photo:

Spoiler

I believe these are on the 026 last, which is a very nice shape. And they will take a good shine too, making them more suitable for trousers. But you will not be breaking any rules wearing them casually. I recommend pairing them with mid-greys and charcoals. Edit: There was a question of my own I wanted to ask. I ordered some charcoal herringbone woollen trousers, which have just arrived. However, they are of a slightly slimmer fabric, and I am not sure how well they will work as odd trousers. In other words, they may look too close to something that belongs in a suit? Also, I should point out that they usually look much darker than in the image below.

 

[J011yroger]

They do look like suit trousers if taken on their own, but with a lightweight significantly contrasting jacket, or a cashmere/merino sweater, I doubt anyone would take issue.

I mean, solid trousers and lightly patterned trousers do exist, it isn't like you are wearing navy pinstripe trousers.

J

 

[J011yroger]

Forgive me for thinking ahead to warmer weather, but what pants would one wear with a lighter blue chambray shirt, and an off white linen blazer?

J

 

[ridethecliche]

Forgive me for thinking ahead to warmer weather, but what pants would one wear with a lighter blue chambray shirt, and an off white linen blazer?

J

The color that I'm not supposed to wear in the winter but do so anyway.

Nantucket reds! I think tan chino's could work well too. I'd potentially try them with off white pants as well, but then you'd have to wear a different blazer like khaki or navy.