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I think it's difficult to argue aesthetics because it's so subjective. I can only say that, if you value classic men's style as it was expressed from the 1930s to the '80s, then I don't think there's any place for these things.
There's no real place for blue suede oxfords, assuming you value that era of style (again, meaning tailored clothing from the 1930s to 80s, with the exclusion of the 70s). Blue suede oxfords just don't make any sense in that kind of historic style, as the color and style are inherent contradictions. Same with a lot of shoe styles I see on this board nowadays -- red oxfords, green derbies, blue and purple hippo boots.
It's true that these rules are antiquated and many people today wear clothes differently. I wouldn't argue otherwise. I don't really have a counter to that argument since part of the point is to reach back to those old eras of classic men's style for inspiration and direction.
Personally don't care for Strands + dress slacks + button down + no jacket or tie. If you happen to be in your office and you take off your jacket, fine. But if you value classic men's style from that era, then this combination doesn't make sense. You would struggle to find any example of men wearing clothes in this way.
This argument only flows if you value men's style from that period. I don't care for historical cosplay, but I think classic tailored clothing can be put together in ways that look modern without losing that old spirit.
Have no idea why people keep saying that they wear casual shoes with suits. I've made this point over and over again that there's a rich tradition of men wearing boots, loafers, and derbies with suits. But oxfords were traditionally kept to suits, and not worn with sport coats. Again, you can browse through Voxsartoria's website and Apparel Arts magazines to see what I mean.
There's no real place for blue suede oxfords, assuming you value that era of style (again, meaning tailored clothing from the 1930s to 80s, with the exclusion of the 70s). Blue suede oxfords just don't make any sense in that kind of historic style, as the color and style are inherent contradictions. Same with a lot of shoe styles I see on this board nowadays -- red oxfords, green derbies, blue and purple hippo boots.
It's true that these rules are antiquated and many people today wear clothes differently. I wouldn't argue otherwise. I don't really have a counter to that argument since part of the point is to reach back to those old eras of classic men's style for inspiration and direction.
Personally don't care for Strands + dress slacks + button down + no jacket or tie. If you happen to be in your office and you take off your jacket, fine. But if you value classic men's style from that era, then this combination doesn't make sense. You would struggle to find any example of men wearing clothes in this way.
This argument only flows if you value men's style from that period. I don't care for historical cosplay, but I think classic tailored clothing can be put together in ways that look modern without losing that old spirit.
Have no idea why people keep saying that they wear casual shoes with suits. I've made this point over and over again that there's a rich tradition of men wearing boots, loafers, and derbies with suits. But oxfords were traditionally kept to suits, and not worn with sport coats. Again, you can browse through Voxsartoria's website and Apparel Arts magazines to see what I mean.