Trying this again, a bit differently.
I have decided to approach my purchases as a capsule wardrobe for maximum versatility given the cost (though I may have already mucked it up a little, as you'll see). My inspiration for this approach was this article - https://www.permanentstyle.com/2019/09/if-you-only-had-five-shoes-a-capsule-collection.html
I plan on only purchasing 2-3 shoes a year in this price range (Edward Green, aka EG, and GG price range/quality).
Since I like to have a plan semi-set in stone, I have an outline for shoes 1-5 (I've already purchased 2 GG Oxfords). However it's the 3rd shoe giving me trouble. I know I want a brown sued loafer and I'm choosing between:
a) Mink Suede EG Belgravia loafer- https://www.edwardgreen.com/shop/shoes/belgravia-mink-suede-brown-184-last.html
b) Mink Suede GG Corniche loafer - https://www.gazianogirling.com/products/corniche-in-mink-suede-kn14/
I'd like this shoe to be able to work with jeans, Jacket+Trouser looks, shirt+ tailored trousers, and maybe some more casual suits. Versatility is key since that whole point of this capsule inspired collection. Though of all things the priority is probably being able to go between jeans and tailored trousers+shirt.
My jeans are generally just dark denim Levis 501s that I get tapered just a bit (though I do plan on buying some denim from Blackhorse Lane or the Armory).
I know that GGs generally look dressier, but would they be a complete no-go with denim? For context, ideally I'd also occasionally wear them with some untucked MTO shirts, so still tailored and of an appropriate length.
The decision is difficult because I understand general rules would dictate going with something conservative, but I want to balance my own personal style (which tends to be a bit more "modern") without looking like a complete fool.
My heart says GG, my brain says EG....Happy to hear people's thoughts about what direction to go as I'd prefer to avoid an expensive mistake.
I have decided to approach my purchases as a capsule wardrobe for maximum versatility given the cost (though I may have already mucked it up a little, as you'll see). My inspiration for this approach was this article - https://www.permanentstyle.com/2019/09/if-you-only-had-five-shoes-a-capsule-collection.html
I plan on only purchasing 2-3 shoes a year in this price range (Edward Green, aka EG, and GG price range/quality).
Since I like to have a plan semi-set in stone, I have an outline for shoes 1-5 (I've already purchased 2 GG Oxfords). However it's the 3rd shoe giving me trouble. I know I want a brown sued loafer and I'm choosing between:
a) Mink Suede EG Belgravia loafer- https://www.edwardgreen.com/shop/shoes/belgravia-mink-suede-brown-184-last.html
b) Mink Suede GG Corniche loafer - https://www.gazianogirling.com/products/corniche-in-mink-suede-kn14/
I'd like this shoe to be able to work with jeans, Jacket+Trouser looks, shirt+ tailored trousers, and maybe some more casual suits. Versatility is key since that whole point of this capsule inspired collection. Though of all things the priority is probably being able to go between jeans and tailored trousers+shirt.
My jeans are generally just dark denim Levis 501s that I get tapered just a bit (though I do plan on buying some denim from Blackhorse Lane or the Armory).
I know that GGs generally look dressier, but would they be a complete no-go with denim? For context, ideally I'd also occasionally wear them with some untucked MTO shirts, so still tailored and of an appropriate length.
The decision is difficult because I understand general rules would dictate going with something conservative, but I want to balance my own personal style (which tends to be a bit more "modern") without looking like a complete fool.
My heart says GG, my brain says EG....Happy to hear people's thoughts about what direction to go as I'd prefer to avoid an expensive mistake.
