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[thebrownman]

I should add, there's also some repair work necessary on one of the temples, and the guy said he'd ordinarily charge less for the condition my specs were otherwise in.

 

[Oli2012]

I should add, there's also some repair work necessary on one of the temples, and the guy said he'd ordinarily charge less for the condition my specs were otherwise in.

Why did you break them?

 

[acinod]

acinod, another suggesting, Loake Ledbury in Black instead of the Strand, as the Strand in Burgundy is gorgeous.

i would recommend a brown calf Buckingham or Burgandy Strand next, suede can wait for later.

I would also recommend Pediwear, they offer 15% off Loakes at all time after you purchase the first pair.

Now I want to get the Strand in Burgundy. I'm a bit worried about the Loake Ledbury though since I don't know my size and I was hoping to start a Capital Last collection.

Considering I only have the Black Aldwych now and I won't be buying another pair of shoes until next year, what should I get as my 2nd dress shoe for daily rotation with the Aldwych?

I've narrowed my options down to the Burgundy Strand, Dark Brown Buckingham or another pair of black shoes. Dress code at work is Aussie business formal - navy/charcoal suit, shirt, black shoes and tie when seeing clients.

Also Aunty doesn't matter what shoes I get now as long as they're new.

 

[wurger]

Strand in Burgundy!

 

[Petepan]

Now I want to get the Strand in Burgundy. I'm a bit worried about the Loake Ledbury though since I don't know my size and I was hoping to start a Capital Last collection.

Considering I only have the Black Aldwych now and I won't be buying another pair of shoes until next year, what should I get as my 2nd dress shoe for daily rotation with the Aldwych?

I've narrowed my options down to the Burgundy Strand, Dark Brown Buckingham or another pair of black shoes. Dress code at work is Aussie business formal - navy/charcoal suit, shirt, black shoes and tie when seeing clients.

Also Aunty doesn't matter what shoes I get now as long as they're new.

I have found that in terms of utility, dark brown is the go. My dark brown shoes are the ones worn the most, bar none.

For a second dress shoe in rotation, I would probably go for adelaides or captoes rather than brogued wingtips.

 

[thebrownman]



Why did you break them? 

Something you wrote on SF drove me to anger.

 

[Yowzer]

Strand in Burgundy!

+1 to the Strand. Burgundy or Brown would work equally well doing double duty, especially with formal grey/charcoal pants or even dark denim blue jeans for casual Friday. Being a semi-brogue, it would have enough pizazz to be both formal and casual depending on your dress. A full wingtip would be more casual than a semi, in my book.

 

[Geoffrey Firmin]



Winter is a'coming.

Yay!

Winter is here in the ACT!

 

[acinod]

OK I'm going to get the Strands in Burgundy from Herring! Now to find a burgundy belt, I've actually never worn burgundy shoes before so I have no idea what to expect. Should be fun. Any recommendations on an inexpensive burgundy belt is greatly appreciated.

 

[Yowzer]

Herring has belts too... happy shopping

Their 20% discount just lapsed a week ago. But I recall seeing another 10% still active. I think it's TWEET10 but check their twitter site to be sure.

 

[Oli2012]

Something you wrote on SF drove me to anger.

I have that effect on people.

I got a merino vneck sweater from Uniqlo for my birthday. Its a little baggy, hopefully it will come good after a hot wash.

Does anyone know a place that sells wool sweaters in closer sizes? (40, 42, 44 etc).

 

[Journeyman]

Now to find a burgundy belt, I've actually never worn burgundy shoes before so I have no idea what to expect.

Call me a heretic, but I can't be bothered matching my belt to my shoes. I have a black belt, a chocolate brown belt, and a brown suede belt and that's it.

When I wear my burgundy/tan/chilli/chestnut/beechnut/etc shoes, I just wear the chocolate brown belt. No-one has noticed yet or, if they have, they haven't said anything.

 

[fxh]

 
 Now to find a burgundy belt, I've actually never worn burgundy shoes before so I have no idea what to expect. 

Call me a heretic, but I can't be bothered matching my belt to my shoes. I have a black belt, a chocolate brown belt, and a brown suede belt and that's it.

When I wear my burgundy/tan/chilli/chestnut/beechnut/etc shoes, I just wear the chocolate brown belt. No-one has noticed yet or, if they have, they haven't said anything. 

but I'm sitting sneering and condescendingly laughing at you right now.

 

[Osiris2012]

When I wear my burgundy/tan/chilli/chestnut/beechnut/etc shoes, I just wear the chocolate brown belt. No-one has noticed yet or, if they have, they haven't said anything.

way to not be the best version of yourself.
just stirring

I get a lot of wear out of Equus burgundy, matches well with oxblood and burgundy and museum calf variants. Highly recommend looking their way for a burgundy or navy belt.

Carmina also sell a nice burgundy belt.

 

[acinod]

Sorry to disappoint but I'm actually on quite a small budget. The cheapest burgundy belt on Herring is the Kensington for around $123AUD.

Would something like this be ok? http://www.uniqlo.com/au/store/men-no-stitched-belt-0872410002.html

I can already feel the cringes I'm bound to get...