conservative business dress WAYWRN: An Experiment

TRINI · Mar 17, 2011

Originally Posted by MBreinin

I like it all but the outrageous PS fold and the loafers (I don't mind the loafers, but I think they are out of place with such a formal suit as this). You have been featuring tassle loafers exclusively in these posts, Trini. Are these your preferred shoes these days?

Mike

Originally Posted by whnay.

Too much faux sprezz TRINI.

The spring weather had me feeling a bit foppish today, hence the pocket square and loafers. Re: the loafers, I actually need a pair of brown bals but haven't gotten around to getting a pair given the C&J shutdown.

So in the meantime, my variety of loafers will have to do.

Originally Posted by SkinnyGoomba

Trini,

I think a black neat pattern tie and white shirt would look better. I love the loafers with this look.

Cheers. I do go with that combo from time to time with a black Panta cashmere tie.

Manton · Mar 17, 2011

Trini, you're killin' me with those shoes.

TRINI · Mar 17, 2011

Originally Posted by Manton

Trini, you're killin' me with those shoes.

I do it for you.

Don't worry though - these will be here in the future:

Manton · Mar 17, 2011

Originally Posted by TRINI

I do it for you.

Don't worry though - these will be here in the future:

I look forward to it, good choice.

Redwoood · Mar 17, 2011

Originally Posted by MBreinin

[...]

What shoes are these?

Originally Posted by Manton

I look forward to it, good choice.
+1 Are (tassel) loafers ever appropriate for conservative business dress?

Manton · Mar 17, 2011

Originally Posted by Redwoood

Are (tassel) loafers ever appropriate for conservative business dress?
Tough one. They are common enough for business. I think they used to be a prep staple (perhaps wrong?).

I certainly saw a lot of them in California in the '80s and '90s. My first non-loafer, non-saddle, non-buck was a tassle loafter. Had two pair, in college, never got more.

edmorel · Mar 17, 2011

that's a beautiful navy tie Trini, very richly colored. The loafers are a non starter for me.

in stitches · Mar 17, 2011

Originally Posted by TRINI

given the C&J shutdown.

i would like some elaboration on this as i also have been thinking about getting a pair, from pediwear probabaly

in stitches · Mar 17, 2011

Originally Posted by gdl203

This is what's been wrong with this forum for a bit. There's a range of "right" with all sorts of personal preferences inside that range. But there's also plenty of "wrong" beyond that range. Not everything is personal preference - some stuff just looks bad and we should say so.

You seem to imply that trousers fit well only if they fit at the waist/hips. This may be your opinion but it's incorrect. Good fit is also through the leg and in the length.

I also think that old/old could benefit from a less baggy trouser leg. I also think it is within the range of acceptable, but that doesn't mean it's optimal.

Finally, don't get so mad. People voice their opinions, you voice yours. All good.

well said, this is what i was getting at.

elgreco · Mar 17, 2011

Originally Posted by in stitches

well said, this is what i was getting at.

I've created a new thread to talk about trousers in an civilised fashion (as opposed to my previous curmudgeonry that I've since backtracked from).

TRINI · Mar 17, 2011

Originally Posted by edmorel

that's a beautiful navy tie Trini, very richly colored.

Isn't it? I'd love one in brown silk.

Originally Posted by in stitches

i would like some elaboration on this as i also have been thinking about getting a pair, from pediwear probabaly

Because of the volume of orders they have, C&J aren't accepting new orders until March. Basically, you're SOL if your preferred retailer doesn't have your size in stock.

Bounder · Mar 17, 2011

Originally Posted by gdl203

This is what's been wrong with this forum for a bit. There's a range of "right" with all sorts of personal preferences inside that range. But there's also plenty of "wrong" beyond that range. Not everything is personal preference - some stuff just looks bad and we should say so. Finally, don't get so mad. People voice their opinions, you voice yours. All good.
Could someone please sticky this? Hell, forget stickying. Could someone incorporate it into the login process so that everyone has to click that they agree to these terms before they can post? emptym? j?

Originally Posted by oldog/oldtrix

I am not impressed with the tie in this context, though I think I am not properly seeing the colors. But the shoes are not conservative business dress and the socks . . .

"My eyes are up here, dude!"

NOBD · Mar 17, 2011

I'm guessing o/o is a man you listen to, regardless of his socks.

in stitches · Mar 17, 2011

Originally Posted by elgreco

I've created a new thread to talk about trousers in an civilised fashion (as opposed to my previous curmudgeonry that I've since backtracked from).

Originally Posted by TRINI

Because of the volume of orders they have, C&J aren't accepting new orders until March. Basically, you're SOL if your preferred retailer doesn't have your size in stock.

thanks

Originally Posted by NOBD

I'm guessing o/o is a man you listen to, regardless of his socks.

Patrologia · Mar 17, 2011

Originally Posted by TRINI

Because of the volume of orders they have, C&J aren't accepting new orders until March.

It's March now though (unless I'm more behind than I think - which is possible). Or do you mean March 2012?

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