Psst… I’m wearing shoes from TJ Maxx that cost $24.99 today.
Cutoff jean shorts - yardsale suspenders - ebay Shirt with screenprinted vest and bow tie on the front (classy AND flashy) - homemade Of course if you’re a big spender you could always hit up a brand name like salvation army to make a big first impression. As a comedian once said, “I like shoping at the salvation army, it’s the only place you can fart and just blame it on the merchandice.”
I see a lot of Allen Edmond recommendations through this thread. Checked the site and like their style. Before hitting up the Avenue of the Americas store, I just want an idea of a good versatile dress shoe that is good for all business situations. I am going to be wearing this shoe a lot, so I need something very comfortable and fairly durable as well. Right now, my favorites are the black Park Avenue, Hale, Evanston, and Soho. Would any of these four fit the bill? One better than the others? Thanks!
A lot of black suits on this thread… Blue is the standard for this industry…black is a bit too formal and “standoffish”…classic conservative interview or work attire is a blue suit, white shirt, conservative tie…discretely patterned or solid red.
Theo Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I see a lot of Allen Edmond recommendations > through this thread. Checked the site and like > their style. Before hitting up the Avenue of the > Americas store, I just want an idea of a good > versatile dress shoe that is good for all business > situations. I am going to be wearing this shoe a > lot, so I need something very comfortable and > fairly durable as well. > > Right now, my favorites are the black Park Avenue, > Hale, Evanston, and Soho. Would any of these four > fit the bill? One better than the others? > > Thanks! Theo, if you’re in New York, you should really check out Citishoes at 445 Park Avenue. These guys really know their stuff. They carry a lot of Allen Edmonds; not all of them, but whatever they don’t stock they can order for you. But the important thing is to go to a place that can really do the fitting properly…proper fitting is everything. Even if they don’t have the exact shoe you’re looking for, what matters most is the last, so try on a comparable shoe in the store if needed. As long as two types of shoes have the same size, width, and last, they really should fit you the same. Allen Edmonds shoes are made on different “lasts” (as are Aldens, Church, John Lobb, and other men’s shoemakers), and a proper fitting should tell you which last fits best. The last basically refers to the shape of the shoe, which varies in terms of width along the sole. You have to get fitted correctly for the right last, size, and width. Park Avenue is one of the most popular cap-toe balmorals, and is typical interview attire. It’s basically your standard clean and conservative shoe. Basically, for professional attire, I recommend at least one pair of cap-toe balmorals. The Park Avenue is made on a #5 last, though, which may not fit you if you have wide feet. That’s why you have to go try it on in the store and ask someone knowledgeable to do the fitting. If the Park Avenue doesn’t work for you, something like the Hale or the Niles (which are made on #8 lasts) might fit you better. Just as a side tip…once you know your size, you can call Allen Edmonds directly and ask if they have “factory seconds” for sale (not available for the newest shoes, but can be found for most…never hurts to ask). Usually these are shoes that have supposedly been slightly worn but for the most part, look as good as brand new shoes…but you can get them steeply discounted, like 20-30% off the retail price. I’ve not seen the Soho or Evanston in person before. The Soho looks like a very nice shoe with a more modern appearance than the Park Avenue, and I wouldn’t mind getting myself a pair, assuming they fit. Evanston would be fine for professional wear too if you like broguing on your shoe. Hope this helps…overall, I think you have made a pretty good selection in standard professional attire. Let me know what you end up getting.
I just got a pair of Soho’s. Good stuff, I recommend them.
When I get my pants altered at a typical drycleaning store, is there anything I should know? Specific options, etc? I have never done this before. Thanks
Theo Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > When I get my pants altered at a typical > drycleaning store, is there anything I should > know? Specific options, etc? I have never done > this before. > > Thanks If they are suit pants, definitely don’t get cuffs. Other than that, buy the pair off the rack that fits you best, then get it shortened. You might go to a tailor instead. If a man is doing it he may have better insight out of experience.