Marc Chevalier
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As long as they're not kilties I'm okay.Benny Holiday said:I wonder what you guys think about loafers worn with a suit?
To me, the two don't go together. Loafers imply to me a degree of casualness, and I feel comfortable wearing mine with a sportscaot and slacks combination, but not a suit. I don't know if this is a hard and fast rule or anything, it's just something I don't do. I always wear (lace-up) dress shoes with a suit.
What's the etiquette regarding loafers?
Shaul-Ike Cohen said:* Five ordinary dots in honour of the editor.
Samsa said:The biggest pet peeve of mine is something I've noticed on TV lately (and, as a matter of fact, in person):
wearing a pocket square without a tie!
What are you supposed to match the pocket square to if you don't have a tie!
Orgetorix said:You aren't supposed to match your tie and pocket square, anyway. The only things in your outfit that should match are your socks (with each other) and your shoes (with each other). Those tie-and-pocket-square sets that are cut from the same cloth are the height of cheesy sartorial no-nos. Both tie and pocket square should coordinate with your entire outfit. Therefore, even if you weren't wearing a tie you could choose a square that picks up colors from your suit or shirt.
Wild Root said:... it was something that was started in the 40's... I've seen some very nice examples of matching ties and handkerchiefs... the look is nice if done right.