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THE FBG Fashion Thread :style: (1 Viewer)
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Major
Footballguy
any of you lads to advantage of Cyber Monday? post any good links here.
I ordered 2 slim fit Brooks Brothers shirts for $100 w/ free shipping (tanx Otis). Thought that was good value w/o breaking the bank. Sure there are other great deals I just haven't had the time to be fabulous and shop.
I ordered 2 slim fit Brooks Brothers shirts for $100 w/ free shipping (tanx Otis). Thought that was good value w/o breaking the bank. Sure there are other great deals I just haven't had the time to be fabulous and shop.
Major
Footballguy
Rick Owens is the man....that's a great looking leather piece
Postradamus
Footballguy
What's football?
Postradamus
Footballguy
cute outfits
The Z Machine
Footballguy
Don't know if this has been covered before.
Thoughts on brown shoes with a navy blue suit? It's a nicely tailored, slim-cut 2-button, smallish lapel suit. I think this is the exact suit.
I'm looking for a leather soled shoe or ankle boot that would work well for weddings, job interviews, and other semi-formal evening events.
Should I go brown? Stick to black? Lace-up oxford or ankle boot? I'd prefer to stick to under $150 is possible. $200 absolute max here.
Suggestions from the style gurus please.
Thoughts on brown shoes with a navy blue suit? It's a nicely tailored, slim-cut 2-button, smallish lapel suit. I think this is the exact suit.
I'm looking for a leather soled shoe or ankle boot that would work well for weddings, job interviews, and other semi-formal evening events.
Should I go brown? Stick to black? Lace-up oxford or ankle boot? I'd prefer to stick to under $150 is possible. $200 absolute max here.
Suggestions from the style gurus please.
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the moops
Footballguy
Major
Footballguy
def stick to black...if you're going brown, only a really dark brown (color no lighter than this...Endless.com is a great site for shoes at a discount (check their clearance section). It's affiliated with Zappos/Amazon. Got this pair for a great discount
Lace up oxford or ankle are both good choices....just make sure you don't go squared toe.
so 5 years ago.
El Floppo
Footballguy
This would look good.def stick to black...if you're going brown, only a really dark brown (color no lighter than this...Endless.com is a great site for shoes at a discount (check their clearance section). It's affiliated with Zappos/Amazon. Got this pair for a great discount
Lace up oxford or ankle are both good choices....just make sure you don't go squared toe.
offdee
Footballguy
Z, check out the back and forth conversation on the color topic starting at post #2318.Agree with Major, just stay away from square toed shoes whatever you end up getting.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
I gave up pimpin' when I got married...
The Z Machine
Footballguy
I dunno. I think that brown shoes, even lighter brown can work well. I've seen Europeans pull it off and look really dapper, particularly well dressed Italian or Swiss guys. I'm just not sure if I can do it here in the states.So no thoughts on ankle boots vs. oxfords? I'm not a hug fan of cap-toe, but those Cole Haan ones that Major linked looked like a quality pair.
Yes, I'm trying to get you to do my research for me...
I'll post some links to shoes that I like and you guys can critique.
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The Z Machine
Footballguy
Ted Baker Hake - $155 (I've always loved Ted Baker's stuff, BTW).
Hugo Boss Claude - $195
Kenneth Cole Web Mail (ankle boot) - $140
Florsheim Hugo - $128
Kenneth Cole First Arrival $103.50
Brass Boot Sanborn - $130
Hugo Boss Claude - $195
Kenneth Cole Web Mail (ankle boot) - $140
Florsheim Hugo - $128
Kenneth Cole First Arrival $103.50
Brass Boot Sanborn - $130
JerseyToughGuys
Tough Guy
not sure about quality, but the style/color of the last pair = flexibility. I have a few variations that work well with both navy and grey suits.
Major
Footballguy
rappers have been doing this for years
noticed this trend start about 5 years ago with the cool high top sneaks. Guess it's a natural transgression. I just think it looks sloppy and makes most people look short/stocky. Not a good look unless you're tall and in shape and even then it's very questionable.
belljr
Footballguy
no only because I don't wear slim jeans and prefer boot cut....:nostyle:
Orange&Blue
Footballguy
Always been a big fan of Johnston and Murphy
El Floppo
Footballguy
I hear ya- but I think the "urban" high-top thing with the skinny-ish jeans naturally falling into the high-tops or timberlands is different than what I'm talking about (that had kind of an 80s throwback thing, if we're talking about the same trend). I'm talking boots, but similar type of pant- just not hanging down over the drawers. And on skinny legged white dudes. Almost like Jud in Breakfast Club, but more fashionable get-ups. I hear you in terms of it looking sloppy- this trend isn't so sloppy, just looks like they're trying too hard (ala popping the collar). That's, like, my opinion man. I'll try and snap a shot if I see one right now.rappers have been doing this for years
I just think it looks sloppy and makes most people look short/stocky. Not a good look unless you're tall and in shape and even then it's very questionable.
mr. furley
Footballguy
brown shoes and a blue suit will be fineThe Z Machine said:
After my recent toe surgery they have the only dress shoes that I will wear. Very comfortable.
mr. furley
Footballguy
these are the joint. get these with a slim fitting navy suit and you are gravy.The Z Machine said:
Major
Footballguy
I hear ya- but I think the "urban" high-top thing with the skinny-ish jeans naturally falling into the high-tops or timberlands is different than what I'm talking about (that had kind of an 80s throwback thing, if we're talking about the same trend). I'm talking boots, but similar type of pant- just not hanging down over the drawers. And on skinny legged white dudes. Almost like Jud in Breakfast Club, but more fashionable get-ups. I hear you in terms of it looking sloppy- this trend isn't so sloppy, just looks like they're trying too hard (ala popping the collar). That's, like, my opinion man. I'll try and snap a shot if I see one right now.rappers have been doing this for yearsnoticed this trend start about 5 years ago with the cool high top sneaks. Guess it's a natural transgression.
I just think it looks sloppy and makes most people look short/stocky. Not a good look unless you're tall and in shape and even then it's very questionable.
good description:coolguystyle:
JerseyToughGuys
Tough Guy
GQ and the like say the brown should be as dark or darker than the suit, but I like the lighter look. High fashion be damned.
shuke
Black Ice Skeptic
Are you for real?
urbanhack
Fight The Power!
offdee
Footballguy
If you were saying that I had to pick out of this lot to wear on my feet while wearing a navy blue suit I'd go with the Kenneth Cole Web Mail ankle boot or the Hugo Boss Claude. In terms of deciding between the ankle boot or regular cut look....I guess I'd say I'd lean more towards ankle boot if I planned to wear this suit more in party/event/outing events.The Z Machine said:
But, if plan to wear this suit majority for work type functions than I'd stick with the regular low cut.
offdee
Footballguy
Major
Footballguy
I'm not a fan of skinny jeans so I'm trying out another look for the Fall/Winter. I designed these rose petal and camo cargo pants so let me know what you think:http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p247/de...yle/ffstyle.jpg
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El Floppo
Footballguy
That's pretty much it. Except the dudes don't look like such #####. And at least in the LES EVil, it's not a blazer- it's... hmmm... hard to describe... but 3/4 length unstructured, kinda military, but more fitted.
El Floppo
Footballguy
dollarsign.
Major
Footballguy
The Z Machine
Footballguy
My nice, black dress shoes have seen better days at this point. They're scuffed and have already had the soles re-done once. I do have some nice patent leather ones, but those can only be used on special occasions. BTW, since I now own a tux, why is it I never get a chance to use it??Anyway, I only own two suits that fit me and look fashionable enough to wear. A medium gray with fine pinstripes (bought in Europe when I lived there) and the navy suit I linked to earlier. If I'm going to get a new dress shoe, I'd like it to work with both of them.
I think my game plan will be to buy 3 different shoes: 1) a brown lace-up oxford, 2) a black lace-up oxford, and 3) a brown ankle boot. I'll try them with each suit and some less formal attire and see which one I like best. The other two will get returned. Zappos will let you do this, right?
offdee
Footballguy
You don't want to be wearing any shades of brown shoes with this....black is a necessity.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
You're pretty boring aren't you?
JerseyToughGuys
Tough Guy
Dr. Awesome
Footballguy
Brown with gray sounds awful. Don't do it. And yes, zappos will let you return the shoes. They're amazing.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
Search for photos of gray suits and brown suits. I think it looks really great actually.
I wore something similar recently, I thought it was good.
El Floppo
Footballguy
kind of agree with Z- but depends on the suit and depends on the shoe.
mr. furley
Footballguy
Funky Four Plus One down?
mr. furley
Footballguy
incorrect
mr. furley
Footballguy
