The combination of gray and white is about as simple as dress can be, and, though it is likely that the plainness of the combination infringes upon at least one rule of dress promulgated by those same sartorial predecessors that I am quick to quote when it suits me, it seemed a reasonable thing to wear the other day to try on shoes (the thoughtful look on the wearer's face is inevitable when confronted with so many desirable possibilities). The gray flannel necktie contrasts a bit with the plain weave of the suit.
The shoe trying process seemed to be equally simple. Though sole-less for the time being, the replacement pair of slip-ons fit perfectly (the otherwise invisible change that accomplished this result is an increase in the height of the apron, to hold the shoes more firmly on the foot). The completed version may even arrive in time for the warmer weather for which they are intended.
Simple.
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Couldn't agree more Will, it's a killer combination. The problem is it ultimately gets boring if you wear it all the time. So like you it's best to regard it as just another card in on suite.
"when confronted with so many desirable possibilities"
A pair of each?
Nice shoes! I like the proportions.
A gray suit has so many possibilities but it is nice to go basic sometimes. I like it. Your waistcoat also has enough detail to make the outfit standout even if the shirt and tie are subdued. The shoe you are bespoking is the exact shoe I want as well!
Hey Will,
I noticed your pictures didn't have the proper white balance due to the lighting. I fixed them up for you.
http://i52.tinypic.com/33bjxb5.jpg
http://i56.tinypic.com/2qltm2x.jpg
Thank you Daniel. It was geographically difficult to run those shots through Photoshop but once I saw how much better your versions looked we did that.
Beautiful. Sometimes what we perceive as merely simple is actually the most elegant. Your suit is smashing, as is the DB waistcoat. I want a pair of those shoes...! Wow...! :)
look at him, like a kid in a candy store . . . .
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