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Post by racingteatray on Jul 29, 2019 14:17:04 GMT
I believe the term for loafers worn with half mast trousers and no socks is "Mince trotters" Love it. Am going to have to use that.
Personally I think the smart shoes without socks look is deeply horrible, as is wearing a suit without proper socks.
But as casualwear, I don't mind having bare ankles with trousers (of a proper length) if it's hot and I am wearing moccasin-style driving shoes (which, being extremely comfortable, I practically live in when not wearing a suit), plus of course wearing socks with shorts is never a stylish look.
The answer to going sockless is not to actually be sockless (at least not if you like your shoes and don't want sweaty feet) but rather to invest in these:
www.amazon.com/Thirty48-Loafer-Liners-CoolPlus-Non-Slip/dp/B01ATQM6JC
My wife introduced me to them years ago and they are without doubt fantastic.
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Post by Roadrunner on Jul 29, 2019 14:19:48 GMT
We have branded polo shirts for dirty work such as on farm, or machinery service work and branded white shirts for a corporate look at shows. In the office the unspoken rule appears to be that a normal shirt and tie are worn. When WFH, as I do a lot, it is just a case of what falls to hand first. In a clown suit and bowler hat today.
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Post by scouse on Jul 29, 2019 14:20:01 GMT
I try to only wear short sleeved shirts as i just don't feel comfortable in long sleeves, although if we go to a wedding/christening/races I do wear a long sleeve shirt with cuff links, it just ends up with the cuff links in my pocket and the sleeves rolled up. My personal hate is beige/tan shoes with anything other than a brown/beige/tan suit. Possibly with a light grey suit, but otherwise black shoes only.
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Jul 29, 2019 14:25:55 GMT
I try to only wear short sleeved shirts as i just don't feel comfortable in long sleeves, although if we go to a wedding/christening/races I do wear a long sleeve shirt with cuff links, it just ends up with the cuff links in my pocket and the sleeves rolled up. My personal hate is beige/tan shoes with anything other than a brown/beige/tan suit. Possibly with a light grey suit, but otherwise black shoes only. Black Suit – Black shoes are the only option. Navy Suit – Black, brown or burgundy shoes. Dark Grey Suit – Black or burgundy shoes. Light Grey Suit – Brown, black or burgundy. Cream/Beige Suit – Light brown or white shoes
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Post by racingteatray on Jul 29, 2019 14:33:46 GMT
My personal hate is beige/tan shoes with anything other than a brown/beige/tan suit. Possibly with a light grey suit, but otherwise black shoes only. Yes, agreed.
Although another personal hate of mine is short-sleeved shirts. Polo shirts and t-shirts with short sleeves are fine. Shirts with button-fronts need long sleeves, which can then be rolled-up. Double-cuffs with cufflinks for work, button-cuffs for casual.
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Jul 29, 2019 14:45:37 GMT
There's nothing wrong with wearing brown shoes with a navy suit, it's a classic look. Dark brown for more formal occasions, tan for more casual. Black shoes with a navy suit are really only for interviews or evening events.
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Post by racingteatray on Jul 29, 2019 15:08:15 GMT
There's nothing wrong with wearing brown shoes with a navy suit, it's a classic look. Dark brown for more formal occasions, tan for more casual. Black shoes with a navy suit are really only for interviews or evening events. I don't mind dark brown shoes with a navy or mid-blue suit, but tan shoes just clash.
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Jul 29, 2019 15:43:11 GMT
I think my pet peeves include:
Trekking sandals worn in town. Large shorts with side cargo pockets - why??? Three-quarter trousers - escapees from some special home. GANT - seems to be the smart casual wear of choice of obese Americans. Reiss - because you have to be skinny as feck to just get into it. Slogans on T-shirts on anyone over 29. Vests/singlets worn, well, anywhere really. Ripped denim on anyone over 18.
Nearly forgot: jogging bottoms, especially grey ones. Worn entirely by scrotes.
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Post by Blarno on Jul 29, 2019 16:12:52 GMT
That's me pissing Bob off on 3 accounts then.
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Post by Tim on Jul 29, 2019 16:16:48 GMT
That's me pissing Bob off on 3 accounts then. I fail on 4 counts. 1. The shorts with side pockets 2. Slogans on t-shirts 3. Ripped denim (although in my defence its usually because the jeans are old and at the point they become gardening wear) 4. Grey jogging bottoms, but never worn out in public apart from for gardening or DIY (the home improvement version rather than the ononist type).
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Post by Martin on Jul 29, 2019 16:16:59 GMT
That's me pissing Bob off on 3 accounts then. Slogans, ripped jeans and? Surely it can’t be sandals!
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Post by Blarno on Jul 29, 2019 16:35:00 GMT
Cargo shorts, vests and slogan T shirts.
No ripped jeans or sandals here.
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Post by Martin on Jul 29, 2019 16:35:59 GMT
Cargo shorts, vests and slogan T shirts. No ripped jeans or sandals here. Very Cheshire!
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Post by PetrolEd on Jul 29, 2019 16:42:31 GMT
I have never heard so much balderdash come out of so many unstylish middle aged blokes. Most our wardrobes are probably identical to that of Jacob Rees Mogg.
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Post by Blarno on Jul 29, 2019 16:43:30 GMT
Not quite middle aged yet thanks!
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Jul 29, 2019 17:10:58 GMT
I have never heard so much balderdash come out of so many unstylish middle aged blokes. Most our wardrobes are probably identical to that of Jacob Rees Mogg. Style icon!
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Post by LandieMark on Jul 29, 2019 17:22:04 GMT
I have never heard so much balderdash come out of so many unstylish middle aged blokes. Most our wardrobes are probably identical to that of Jacob Rees Mogg. 😂😂😂 I like the "Country" look. So that's jeans/chinos, Tatt checked shirt and boots. Can't go wrong. Usually during the day I'm in active trousers, t shirt and boots with a fleece. So that's outdoor working "Country". I tend to wear a baseball cap too. I couldn't wear formal shoes without socks. The shoes and my feet would be ruined and I still think half mast formal trousers look stupid. I am fairly modern in that trousers are a slim look without being skinny as I would look ridiculous with my gut, but I prefer a classic Jean such as a 501. Jacob Rees Mogg still wears double breasted suits, doesn't he? Yuck.
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Post by Andy C on Jul 29, 2019 17:59:49 GMT
Pretty simple for me - t shirt or polo (Fred Perry, Paul Smith etc ) jeans and Adidas trainers . I have a big collection and won’t wear anything else unless I have to.
On the rare occasion I have to be formal I’ll wear a Ben Sherman shirt , jeans (dark) and desert boots
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2019 22:25:48 GMT
Jeans and desert boots are formal? Next time we go to a wedding I'll tell the missus that. I doubt it'll go down well...
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Post by Andy C on Jul 29, 2019 22:52:24 GMT
Most christenings and weddings where I’m only at the evening I’ve got away with wearing black jeans, desert boots , a Sherman shirt and a smart blazer
Obviously all day weddings I have to get the Dreaded suit tie trousers and shoes out the cupboard , but I hate wearing it
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2019 22:59:58 GMT
You and me both. Far happier in shorts, T shirt and trainers of some sort.
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Post by humphreythepug on Jul 30, 2019 6:30:13 GMT
I hate dressing formally, I like to be comfortable, you see people at these outdoor events in the hot sun all suited, it looks incredibly uncomfortable, the same with formal dinners; I want to be comfortable when eating.
As for work attire, our place is still stuck in the dark ages with shirt and tie, however there are slow changes afoot with a few managers championing a more relaxed and comfortable look of chinos and a polo shirt, it will come these things just take a bit of time.
At home I wear either chino style shorts and t shirt or skinny jeans/skinny chinos and a t shirt, with Converse All Stars or flip flops.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2019 6:58:57 GMT
That's me pissing Bob off on 3 accounts then. I fail on 4 counts. 1. The shorts with side pockets 2. Slogans on t-shirts 3. Ripped denim (although in my defence its usually because the jeans are old and at the point they become gardening wear) 4. Grey jogging bottoms, but never worn out in public apart from for gardening or DIY (the home improvement version rather than the ononist type). Me on the first two as well, although they aren't so much slogans as film-themed. www.lastexittonowhere.com/ does the best film tees in Christendom!
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Jul 30, 2019 7:19:04 GMT
I fail on 4 counts. 1. The shorts with side pockets 2. Slogans on t-shirts 3. Ripped denim (although in my defence its usually because the jeans are old and at the point they become gardening wear) 4. Grey jogging bottoms, but never worn out in public apart from for gardening or DIY (the home improvement version rather than the ononist type). Me on the first two as well, although they aren't so much slogans as film-themed. www.lastexittonowhere.com/ does the best film tees in Christendom!
I might give you a pass as they are quite good.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2019 7:19:57 GMT
Very well-made, too.
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Post by humphreythepug on Jul 30, 2019 7:54:58 GMT
Me on the first two as well, although they aren't so much slogans as film-themed. www.lastexittonowhere.com/ does the best film tees in Christendom!
I might give you a pass as they are quite good. Slogans on t shirts is quite broad, you have the cringy ones such as "it's not a bald spot, it's a solar panel for a sex machine"; utter cringe and a definate no, then you have ones that are similar to to the ones on that website which are brilliant, I love the t shirts with a subtle nod to an iconic film or TV series. I recently picked up a retro style Levis t shirt, I don't wear Levis but I love the design of the t shirt and it was only £20. I may be spending a big wedge on that website soon.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2019 8:01:30 GMT
My apologies!
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Post by Tim on Jul 30, 2019 9:33:13 GMT
My work net nanny is blocking that site which is probably just as well.
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Post by PG on Jul 30, 2019 13:00:35 GMT
This feels incredibly personal! I was at a Christening yesterday and there were representatives of the sockless, ill-fitting trouser brigade there. They said I looked like a tory wanker - I took it is a compliment.
Indeed it is a compliment and a badge of honour.
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Post by racingteatray on Jul 30, 2019 13:14:30 GMT
This feels incredibly personal! I was at a Christening yesterday and there were representatives of the sockless, ill-fitting trouser brigade there. They said I looked like a tory wanker - I took it is a compliment.
Indeed it is a compliment and a badge of honour. I get people assuming I am an enthusiastic Tory onanist based on general appearance and accent.
Quite often, however, they are people who are actually enthusiastic Tory onanists and I therefore am currently taking no small amount of pleasure in telling them how I wouldn't vote Tory even if it was the only choice on the ballot paper.
"But how could you?" they all wail..."that awful old Marxist might get in!"...
A losing argument that one I'm afraid, all things considered.
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