G&G Kent : Does it look too formal?

[ho1joon]

Hmm...Does it look too formal? Should I wear it only for full dress-up situation?
Looks good to me...but also tricky to me...

 

[pvrhye]

I don't think so. That said, I'm not feeling the velvet with calf look. Did you see that for sale here in Korea?

 

[luk-cha]

how are you looking to wear it?

also are you wanting it in this configuration?

 

[Leaves]

I'd say not formal enough for white tie or black tie but fine with informal attire.

For white or black tie occasions I would go with the Sinatra in black calf, polished to a high shine.

 

[SpooPoker]

There was a bunch of these on eBay from Margo and Ralph, IIRC. I think this picture was from one of those auctions.

 

[academe]

Originally Posted by pvrhye

I don't think so. That said, I'm not feeling the velvet with calf look. Did you see that for sale here in Korea?

That's suede not velvet...

I'd agree that this would be fine with a suit, but not with morning dress or evening dress...

 

[pvrhye]

Originally Posted by academe

That's suede not velvet...

I'd agree that this would be fine with a suit, but not with morning dress or evening dress...

You're probably right. Just not used to seeing lack suede.

 

[LanceW]

I am doing a combination oxford like this in brown to wear with sport coats.

 

[ShayaEXQT]

that is a really nice shoe. in my opinion it has a formal look about it due to the velvet, but i cant imagine it with a tux

 

[fritzl]

Originally Posted by luk-cha

how are you looking to wear it?

also are you wanting it in this configuration?

i prefer the vash version

 

[Leaves]

Originally Posted by LanceW

I am doing a combination oxford like this in brown to wear with sport coats.

I think the Warwick would look nicer with a sports coat than the Kent, don't you think?

 

[LanceW]

I agree it is nice but prefer the EG Claverton the most

 

[Northampton Novice]

Hmm...Does it look too formal? Should I wear it only for full dress-up situation?
Looks good to me...but also tricky to me...[/quote]

Much as I like this shoe, IMHO it is trying too hard,that's the age old problem with black on black combination oxfords. The addition of a medallion and the finish don't make it an obvious choice for black tie and the suede makes it an uncomfortable choice for incorporating into one's professional life.

 

[Leaves]

Originally Posted by Northampton Novice

Hmm...Does it look too formal? Should I wear it only for full dress-up situation?
Looks good to me...but also tricky to me...

Much as I like this shoe, IMHO it is trying too hard,that's the age old problem with black on black combination oxfords. The addition of a medallion and the finish don't make it an obvious choice for black tie and the suede makes it an uncomfortable choice for incorporating into one's professional life.[/quote]

This is just one of the variations of this shoe. Bespoke England has it in a calf/aligator combination. It can also be ordered in Black Calf only of course. The two material combination is just an option.

 

[apropos]

I think a completely plain calf front with no medallion/brouguing and a suede vamp, both in black, would look smashing for black tie.