conservative business dress WAYWRN: An Experiment

ctp120 · Mar 30, 2011

Re: the shoelace comments:

If the intent was to say, "hey, here's a good way to tie your shoes to keep them from coming un-knotted," then I'd get it. If it was to say, "I'm shocked at the aesthetics of the loops on your laces; they look ridiculous," then I'm with Manton.

Redwoood · Mar 30, 2011

Originally Posted by Manton

Are you people really serious?

This is ridiculous. Sorry, maybe I am in a bad mood, but I understand matt and foo's complaints better when I read crap like this.

Then again, if this is all you can find to ***** about I must be doing something right.

I can't speak for anyone else, but I was just having some fun.

But, having said that, I know there is a difference between the reef knot and the granny knot.
Both in terms of how the shoelace bows sit on the shoe and in terms of how secure the knot (supposedly) is. It is up to you to choose the one you like best.

gdl203 · Mar 30, 2011

LOL at the knot trolling. This is hilarious slapstick stuff. And Manton fell for it...

Manton · Mar 30, 2011

They ... don't come unknotted!

All these years of getting bespoke shoes and buying from EG and the like and not a single maker/seller has ever said there was a problem with the way I tie or lace my shoes. Never come up.

gdl203 · Mar 30, 2011

Originally Posted by UnFacconable

Surprised by all the responses. My goal was not to cause any controversy or to make anyone question their ability to get dressed in the morning. The simplest fix, for anyone interested, is to reverse the first crossover point when tying your shoelaces, before making the initial knot. If you start with right over left, do left over right, and vice versa. Continue as before for the rest of the process and instead of tying granny knots you'll have a square knot that will look normal and not come undone as easily.

It takes about a week or two before this becomes second nature. Or so I've heard ...

Manton · Mar 30, 2011

Originally Posted by gdl203

LOL at the knot trolling. This is hilarious slapstick stuff. And Manton fell for it...

Some of these people are serious, I am certain.

gdl203 · Mar 30, 2011

Originally Posted by Manton

Some of these people are serious, I am certain.

Autistic sartorialists?

ctp120 · Mar 30, 2011

Someone starts a "shoelace knot pr0n" thread in 5,4,3 . . .

ctp120 · Mar 30, 2011

Or maybe we're just late to the party: http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=77009

NOBD · Mar 30, 2011

Originally Posted by Manton

They ... don't come unknotted!

That was all I asked. Mine did. Carry on.

Raralith · Mar 30, 2011

Originally Posted by ctp120

Or maybe we're just late to the party:

http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=77009

Well shoot, learn something new everyday. I'm going to try out this Berluti/surgeon's knot.

forex · Mar 30, 2011

Is DB blazer with dark gray trousers conservative business dress? I don't know.

ctp120 · Mar 30, 2011

^^Great fit. Nice tie. Would rather the pant color be tan/khaki given the shade of navy, the gold/bronze in the tie, and the colors in the buttons, but I get that grey works and is closer to conservative business dress.

Manton · Mar 30, 2011

Originally Posted by forex

Is DB blazer with dark gray trousers conservative business dress? I don't know.
No, because blazers are not conservative business dress. However, this is a great tie.

JayJay · Mar 30, 2011

Originally Posted by TRINI

Thanks and I know.

Thoughts on a pair of these?

Yes, get them.

conservative business dress WAYWRN: An Experiment

Senior Member

Distinguished Member

Purveyor of the Secret Sauce

RINO

Purveyor of the Secret Sauce

RINO

Purveyor of the Secret Sauce

Senior Member

Senior Member

Distinguished Member

Senior Member

Distinguished Member

Senior Member

RINO

Stylish Dinosaur

Classic Menswear Featured products

Similar threads

Featured Sponsor

Definitely full canvas only

Half canvas is fine

Really don't care

Depends on fabric

Depends on price

Forum Sponsors

Forum statistics

FOLLOW STYLEFORUM ON: