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DECEMBER · Mar 7, 2010

Any idea how to get a "midnight black" (like I've seen on an Edward Green) tone on a pair of black shoes?

fxh · Mar 7, 2010

Originally Posted by DECEMBER

Any idea how to get a "midnight black" (like I've seen on an Edward Green) tone on a pair of black shoes?
The definitive answer on these type of questions is Fr. Ted. You'll need to go to a shop that sells priests' clothes:

Ted: That's right, Dougal. You see, ordinary shops sell what look like black socks, but if you look closely, you'll see that they're very, very, very, very, very, very, very dark blue. Dougal:: That's true. I thought my uncle Tommy was wearing black socks, but when I looked at them closely, they were just very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very dark blue. Ted:: Never buy black socks from a normal shop. (whispers) They shaft you every time! (Dougal looks worried

Nicola · Mar 7, 2010

Originally Posted by onix

OCBD + tie in US = fine/popular
OCBD + tie in SF = love
OCBD + tie in UK = dumb

You're in CAN, so just pick one... it doesn't matter

Historically Canadians have followed the UK rules. Some went more continetal. US for various reasons just wasn't on the menu for anybody.

Canada being Canada you can do what you want. If you're going to dinner with somebody from the family compact then it might be an issue but most people these days are impressed with a clean hockey jersey.

Master-Classter · Mar 7, 2010

^^^, but my hocket jersey only has a spread collar

Thanks guys, I'll wear 'em but with caution. Unless I post WAYW pics, then it's full on!

chenc · Mar 7, 2010

Does Alden paste wax contain any silicone? Harmful solvent? I know Saphir polish does not. What are some other polish that has no silicone in it?

Jokerman · Mar 7, 2010

Would it be weird to bring pictures to a tailors shop of what I want made or how I want it to fit?

poissa · Mar 7, 2010

these are allen edmonds i'm considering bidding on. with a little bit of elbow grease will the leather be okay? http://www.auctiva.com/hostedimages/...0,0,0&format=0 thanks

onix · Mar 7, 2010

Originally Posted by Jokerman

Would it be weird to bring pictures to a tailors shop of what I want made or how I want it to fit?

Perfectly fine. My tailor actually likes that since it's easier for him to understand what I want.

Motorsport226 · Mar 7, 2010

Originally Posted by poissa

these are allen edmonds i'm considering bidding on. with a little bit of elbow grease will the leather be okay? http://www.auctiva.com/hostedimages/...0,0,0&format=0

thanks

They really don't look bad to begin with, but yes they should clean up nicely.

chenc · Mar 7, 2010

Originally Posted by poissa

these are allen edmonds i'm considering bidding on. with a little bit of elbow grease will the leather be okay? http://www.auctiva.com/hostedimages/...0,0,0&format=0 thanks

Is that a crack between the cap toe and the lace on the left shoe?

politico · Mar 8, 2010

Would a Cognac shoe work with a Dark Blue(not quite navy), or charcoal suit for office purposes?

How about for a wedding?

I have the opportunity to get some AE Soho's at a good price, I'm just torn between black, and cognac. Those are the only two I can get at a discounted rate.

deveandepot1 · Mar 8, 2010

Originally Posted by politico

Would a Cognac shoe work with a Dark Blue(not quite navy), or charcoal suit for office purposes?

How about for a wedding?

I have the opportunity to get some AE Soho's at a good price, I'm just torn between black, and cognac. Those are the only two I can get at a discounted rate.

I wouldn't wear the Sohos to a wedding. They are a fine business shoe and are a great price now that they are being discontinued.
Do you already own a pair of black shoes? If so get them in cognac.

Motorsport226 · Mar 8, 2010

Originally Posted by deveandepot1

I wouldn't wear the Sohos to a wedding. They are a fine business shoe and are a great price now that they are being discontinued.
Do you already own a pair of black shoes? If so get them in cognac.

+1

politico · Mar 8, 2010

Originally Posted by deveandepot1

I wouldn't wear the Sohos to a wedding. They are a fine business shoe and are a great price now that they are being discontinued.
Do you already own a pair of black shoes? If so get them in cognac.

I own a pair of black loafers already, which is what I generally wear to the office, and what I'll probably wear to the wedding next week. I don't own any black lace ups.

So, Cognac is fine with dark suits?

Motorsport226 · Mar 8, 2010

Originally Posted by politico

I own a pair of black loafers already, which is what I generally wear to the office, and what I'll probably wear to the wedding next week. I don't own any black lace ups.

So, Cognac is fine with dark suits?

Yes.

Like the Italians say, black shoes with dark pants if for busboys.

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