norcaltransplant
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People are more frequent to comment on articles of clothing/shoes that deviate from the norm, rather than noticing subtlety. I have a sportcoat that I purchased my freshmen year of college from Banana Republic (predating Styleforum by three years)--its about an 1-1.5" too long, and made from a mediocre wool twill, but it has a nice taper, and the twill looks interesting with jeans.
During the spring and summer, I have a pair of English tan captoes with a floating medallion from Lidfort that always attract attention. They are definitely NOT the best constructed nor most expensive shoe in my wardrobe, but they are lighter colored and stand out. People love 'em. Contrast to my city boots from EG, which look like a black blucher under slacks or jeans. No one notices. I like it that way.
An even more telling thread, would be responses to watches and timepieces. My $30 Fossil has received 10x more compliments than anything else I own. My UNs? Unless I'm at a decent jeweler or watch store, no one has a clue. Again, I like that.
During the spring and summer, I have a pair of English tan captoes with a floating medallion from Lidfort that always attract attention. They are definitely NOT the best constructed nor most expensive shoe in my wardrobe, but they are lighter colored and stand out. People love 'em. Contrast to my city boots from EG, which look like a black blucher under slacks or jeans. No one notices. I like it that way.
An even more telling thread, would be responses to watches and timepieces. My $30 Fossil has received 10x more compliments than anything else I own. My UNs? Unless I'm at a decent jeweler or watch store, no one has a clue. Again, I like that.
