Shoes To Wear With Black Tie Ensemble

[Fletch]

You have just experienced what is affectionately known as "the London Broil." lol

 

[scotrace]

Well why didn't you specify that thread the first time around?

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I wash my hands of you. lol lol

 

[David V]

That simply isn't correct.

See also: The London Lounge "Nothing But Tails"

You can wear them as you like, of course, but traditionally, pumps are paired with white tie.

Sorry but there is nothing in the article which states that the pump is fit only for white tie.
It is the prefered shoe for semi and formal wear.

 

[cufflinkmaniac]

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I wash my hands of you. lol lol

Do pardon my ignorance.

 

[cufflinkmaniac]

Sorry but there is nothing in the article which states that the pump is fit only for white tie.
It is the prefered shoe for semi and formal wear.

You beat me to it!

 

[David V]

You beat me to it!

I love all of Etutee's post to the LL. He is my hero.

 

[Tomasso]

Sorry but there is nothing in the article which states that the pump is fit only for white tie.

True. And Etutee's piece did contain this tidbit:

 

[scotrace]

And this from the Footwear archive, LL (which elaborates on the correctness of the pump for evening wear):

I'll yield the either/or point. The case can be made either way.

 

[GWD]

Who'd a thunk?

This is the most entertaining thread I've read in awhile.lol

 

[scotrace]

This is the most entertaining thread I've read in awhile.lol

Thank goodness my father isn't alive to see me belaboring under what conditions it is correct to wear little shiny slippers with pretty bows. lol

 

[Feraud]

What are the dates of these items?

 

[HadleyH]

You have a problem with opera pumps,don't you?

yes i do why.............. you want to make something out of it?

 

[cufflinkmaniac]

yes i do why.............. you want to make something out of it?

Of course not.To each their own.

 

[Bourbon Guy]

These:

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCat...ction_Id=527&Product_Id=1065328&Parent_Id=522

Patent leather pumps, but you need the grosgrain bow.

 

[Geesie]

Only...

Reg. $348.00

Sale: $261.00

 

[Bourbon Guy]

Only...

Cheap at twice the price.

 

[cufflinkmaniac]

These:

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCat...ction_Id=527&Product_Id=1065328&Parent_Id=522

Patent leather pumps, but you need the grosgrain bow.

Every so slightly out of the 16 year olds budget.

 

[Bourbon Guy]

I think I will go for the Brutini pumps in calfskin.It would be nice if there were a place to get the bows needed for opera pumps,and then just take them to a cobbler to have the necessary slits cut into the shoe and attach the bow.I know the vamp is a bit high,but higher vamp opera pumps do exist.Case in point:

Strikes me that by the time you find an apporpriate bow, or have one made, and then have it installed on the shoes, you may be approaching what you would have paid for a proper pair in the first place if you shop around.

 

[Imahomer]

Strikes me that by the time you find an apporpriate bow, or have one made, and then have it installed on the shoes, you may be approaching what you would have paid for a proper pair in the first place if you shop around.

Isn't that the way it always works?

 

[Bourbon Guy]

Every so slightly out of the 16 year olds budget.

Ah .... That's different. When you are on a very constrained budget, you really don't have money to waste on anything half-way or make-do. Decide what you want or what you think is appropriate (in this case patent leather pumps with a grosgrain bow), begin your quest for ONE pair that fits your budget, and settle for nothing else. Regularly search on-line auctions and discount shoe sellers, as well as second hand clothing stores, looking for your size. Do that for each component of your formal attire, and when you are done you will light up the room. Good luck.