Should I or shouldn't I buy... (clothing item)?

[sipang]

maybe you're just a square noob!

 

[TheVarmint]

I currently don't own a pair of black leather shoes. I am considering these Alden 1655's. I should be able to wear these with both jeans and a suit, correct? Anyone see any reason why I shouldn't get these?

 

[Grintricha]

Been looking for new shorts for this summer

Finally narrowed it down to some massimo albas can't decide between brown or blue
https://www.mrporter.com/en-gb/mens...ed-linen-and-cotton-blend-shorts/853666?ppv=2

https://www.mrporter.com/en-gb/mens...ed-linen-and-cotton-blend-shorts/853667?ppv=2

I do already have some brown shorts but they are cargos (don't start) so sufficiently different, but most of my clothes are some form of indigo so limits my combinations a tad.

Hmm indecision and angst taking over....

 

[dieworkwear]

I currently don't own a pair of black leather shoes. I am considering these Alden 1655's. I should be able to wear these with both jeans and a suit, correct? Anyone see any reason why I shouldn't get these?

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Personally prefer brown monks. Black can feel pilgrim-y.

 

[TheVarmint]

Personally prefer brown monks. Black can feel pilgrim-y.

Thanks. Any recommendation for a must-have style of black shoes?

Also, do you think with the "color 8" (attached) I can get away with grey dress pants and a black sweater?

 

[ShoeWho]

How about these Versace jeans?

 

[Philby]

Slightly unrelated, but I don't want to create a new thread just for that: Should I buy shoes from this seller? http://markmcnairy-uk.com/shop/category/mens
The website looks (very) suspicious, but it is so high up on the google search it got me confused for a moment, thought it might be just another questionable style decision.

 

[dieworkwear]

Thanks. Any recommendation for a must-have style of black shoes?

Also, do you think with the "color 8" (attached) I can get away with grey dress pants and a black sweater?

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A black oxford can be useful, but it's a bit formal. I rarely wear mine cause I rarely wear very formal suits.

The black shoes I have tend to be very casual. Heschung Panax boot, Margiela side zips, JM Weston penny loafers, etc. I like and wear those, but it kind of depends on your wardrobe. The black shoes I would wear with a suit aren't things I'd personally wear casually.

Color 8 monk strap with gray dress pants and a black sweater sounds good though. I guess black in that case would also work (maybe even a bit better).

 

[ManofKent]

Slightly unrelated, but I don't want to create a new thread just for that: Should I buy shoes from this seller? http://markmcnairy-uk.com/shop/category/mens
The website looks (very) suspicious, but it is so high up on the google search it got me confused for a moment, thought it might be just another questionable style decision.

Looks okay. The Sanders & Sanders address is legit.

 

[Philby]

Looks okay. The Sanders & Sanders address is legit.

Are you quite sure? The prices are lower than on the American site, and the terms and conditions (and smilies) look too strange even for a hipster website...

 

[ManofKent]

Are you quite sure? The prices are lower than on the American site, and the terms and conditions (and smilies) look too strange even for a hipster website...

Pretty sure - this is the genuine Sanders and Sanders store for comparison: http://www.sanders-uk.com

Personally I'd order the straight Sanders and Sanders lines anyway. At best Mark McNairy is an attention seeking idiot.

 

[Philby]

Pretty sure - this is the genuine Sanders and Sanders store for comparison: http://www.sanders-uk.com

Personally I'd order the straight Sanders and Sanders lines anyway. At best Mark McNairy is an attention seeking idiot.

Have you scrolled to the bottom of the page though? These dollar bill graphics look ridiculous.

If it is legitimate it would be a nice deal on some suede bucks though. Or are there any reasons to choose the Sanders ones instead if the are both produced by Sanders anyway?


Would appreciate second opinions on the site though.

 

[TheVarmint]

A black oxford can be useful, but it's a bit formal. I rarely wear mine cause I rarely wear very formal suits.

The black shoes I have tend to be very casual. Heschung Panax boot, Margiela side zips, JM Weston penny loafers, etc. I like and wear those, but it kind of depends on your wardrobe. The black shoes I would wear with a suit aren't things I'd personally wear casually.

Color 8 monk strap with gray dress pants and a black sweater sounds good though. I guess black in that case would also work (maybe even a bit better).

Thanks again. Very helpful.

I may go with an AE black Liverpool Chelsea Dress Boot. (I already have a pair of Alden Indy 405 casual boot.)

 

[gettoasty]

Which color, and does anyone have experience with sizing? Sabah shoes.

 

[dieworkwear]

3, 1, 2 imo