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Black patent leather shoes

tiger02

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Those who wouldn't wear a patent pump with black-tie are the same who woudl hesistate to wear a pink Brooks button-down oxford.
I don't know, I'd count myself in the latter (that is, would wear the pink button down) while I don't think I can pull off the pumps. I've seen very few patent leather shoes that don't look 'cheap' to my eyes, including expensive ones. I think many people feel the same. Calls to mind adolescent memories of proms and pimples...<shudder> The sad part is that too many never wear evening clothes outside of prom and their wedding, which is even dwindling fast.

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(Horace @ 05 Jan. 2005, 07:41) Those who wouldn't wear a patent pump with black-tie are the same who woudl hesistate to wear a pink Brooks button-down oxford.
I don't know, I'd count myself in the latter (that is, would wear the pink button down) while I don't think I can pull off the pumps. Â I've seen very few patent leather shoes that don't look 'cheap' to my eyes, including expensive ones. Â I think many people feel the same. Â Calls to mind adolescent memories of proms and pimples...<shudder> Â The sad part is that too many never wear evening clothes outside of prom and their wedding, which is even dwindling fast. Tom
But did you see that pair of EG patents that were on ebay? Someone posted the link to the auction from this site. I thought, well, there's a pair that look quite good.
 

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But did you see that pair of EG patents that were on ebay?  Someone posted the link to the auction from this site.  I thought, well, there's a pair that look quite good.
Missed 'em, I'll take a look. I guess around here I should add a modifier for Grenson Masterpieces: &quot;moderately&quot; expensive.

Tom
 

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I say, "do you know where I can find a pair at 95% discount?"
l say flame Johnny boy. But l must resist so Steve does not get pissed. Bugger it. The shooman.
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P.S: l must live to fight another day on the health forum. My decipals need my much needed input.
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