Midnight blue accessories are (and were) rare. Black ones are acceptable with midnight blue evening clothes, though the texture (grosgrain vs. silk) should match the lapel facings if possible.
Scott, I think the quality of stuff at Goodwill varies by location. I never found anything at all that was decent in the DC area. Here in Louisville, I occasionally find decent modern stuff, but haven't yet come across anything vintage that was older than the '60s.
As for positioning the buttons: In the front, put the first button on each side directly over the main trouser pleat, then the second on each side 4" away from the first, towards the side of the trousers. Getting the button position right helps the pleats stay closed and the trousers drape...
Those are amazing. You just don't see that kind of waist and heel treatment today, even on the most expensive shoes.
These two-tone balmoral boots weren't in great condition, but still pretty cool: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220152676395&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=012
Just a note to anyone looking for specs: If these Brooks shoes are still on clearance later this week, you should be able to get an additional 25% off during the Friends & Family sale going on Wednesday through Sunday. Enter code friend39 at checkout.
If my calculations are correct, that would...
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