Hello Grey Fox,
New reader, newly turned 40, really enjoying the blog! Some interesting thoughts on there.
Anyhow, I have always liked stout Loake brogues like the Chester so decided to treat myself, however, when I try them on they don't look quite right - it all seems a bit imbalanced in a full length mirror. I'm tall/slim and favour a slim dark jean. Is it possible that stout brogues work better with stout frames, or do you think a slightly wider regular cut jean would work better?
BF.
I replied as follows -
Many thanks for the comments.
I find my Loake Chesters are slimmer and more elegant than many and should be fine with a taller, slimmer frame. It may be that you previously wore even slimmer shoes (Converse maybe?) so it’s a question of getting used to the new look.
I agree that some chunky, Commando-style soled brogues feel and look heavier and chunkier (particularly with slim jeans); but that is part of the look, so I think it’s worth sticking with it. Get somebody to take a photo; I’m sure it’ll look fine.
Best wishes,
GF.The reply?
Thanks for the reply. You are wise indeed - I have lived in converse for the last 5 years! Time to move on methinks - James Murphy can get away with sneakers, jeans, black jacket and white shirt forever more but I am bored of it now :)
Thanks again
BF.
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