So, when I peruse the "what are you wearing today?" thread, I notice that many of you sly foxes are serious clothes horses. Lots of bog standard Charles Tyrwhitt, Vineyard Vines and the like but I also see lots of serious shirt cuffs complimenting your serious dress watches and dress chronos.


Do most of you men go so far as to match all your leathers (shoes, belts, wallets, suspenders and, of course, watch straps)?

Lately, I've fallen in love with Santoni shoes and I try to be careful about matching my shoe leather to watch strap leather. I know for some the thought is "of course, dummy!" but I'm always surprised when I see a random guy on the subway rocking a nice pair of black Alden's and then when he checks the time on his wrist watch all I can see is cordovan leather peaking out under his Banana Republic 2 piece.


BTW - any other Santoni fans here? A patient man can always find these for %40+ off if you're patient. IMHO, the single most comfortable show ever created...

 

I gave up on fine clothes the day our dog chewed the heel out of ONE of my Lobb lace-ups.

Now I wear Charles Trywt shirts to work and Ecco shoes for comfort, but I do match my black shoes with my Florentine leather belt (a gift).

Pants are branded company items (tax write-off) and when I'm not at work it's jeans and Ts unless I'm dining out or going to a game, then it's a collared shirt, neat chinos and loafers.

After a lifetime in uniform I like to please myself what I wear and at my age, I not a fashion pony.

I am going to France again so maybe some of those Paris fashionista outlets could tempt me

 

oh man , that is so not a compliment... Lulzzz . You probably wouldn't be surprised if I told you that that I know "Paulie Gaultieri" well enough that I have his phone number in my contacts. My wife (who is full blood Sicilian) grew up 4 or 5 houses away from the Sirico's. My bloodlines go back 15 + generations in NYC but I don't have a drop of Mediterranean blood in me.

I might be the most boring white guy in the world!!

One of these three people is me: Like I wrote: boring (recent pic):

 

Yes, even when he made some money he still stayed in the old neighborhood - close enough.

he grew up in bensonhurst (close to Dyker Heights) and bought a "penthouse" condo (I think he bought 2 separate units and combined) in a new building in Bay Ridge, which is the next neighborhood over. He's a real life "tough guy". I think he was involved in the old number rackets before New York State took it over (and, gave players far worse odds). When i was a kid in the Bronx the mafia did the daily number in every neighborhood in the city. everyone played and it was like the paperboy coming to your house to collect and pay. Convenient and good service! They always collected on Friday nights.

Anyway, my wife's Uncle John was beat up as a kid by both Tony S. and Sammy the Bull Gravano lolzzz. My wife and I (and, another couple) ran into Sam @ a steakhouse in Pinnacle Peak, Arizona about 12/13 years ago. He recognized my wife right away (he's actually a pretty bright guy). We all sat together and he insisted picking up the check. He was so excited to be with people from the old neighborhood who had no interest in killing him. I remember that our friends (they're local AZ'ers) were in shock the entire meal - they barely spoke... hahahaha This was when he was still in witness protection before he got busted for running a big ecstasy ring with his son. he wasn't exactly hiding. Good times!

 

Yes - shoes, belts, and watch straps all match every time I wear a dress shirt and slacks.

Allen Edmonds Maxfields, Coach belt, and the strap on my '61 Piaget:





Cole Hahn Calhouns (replaced by Alden Tassle Loafers now), Trafalgar belt, and my old '60 Seamaster (replaced by the JLC 2285 now):




I even match the metal colors as close as possible.

 

They're supposed to match????

 

Santoni = Nordstrom, love those shoes!!

 

Yup, matchy-matchy here. At least shoes, belt and watch strap. And of course - never ever brown shoes after 1800 hours.

 

Yeah I had one of those... She ended up with the kids, and I thankfully ended up with the nuts, (and mine in tact also..) (FYI, I am a Master Nut Roaster!) We made beautiful kids though, I must say.. This is my daughter...
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Sadly, as far as fashion goes, I'm an Australian that is self employed, lives in a county town, and shops for clothes in China every year.. I have the wife of my dreams, and I feel I have no one else to impress. But, I do admire your efforts, always, and if anything, a tad envious.

 

You have to match the shoes and belt, no question. I generally wear a stainless steel bracelet with the watches which goes well with all of my suits. That being said, I've been collecting info regarding places to look for straps in order to add some variety.

 

Size 8.5 EE - after trying several brands, I find Allen Edmonds to be my brand of choice. Some very high end brands are heavy with steel shanks in the sole (Alden), and while this makes them last a looooooong time, it also makes them heavy and less flexible. Some other very high end brands have such thin soles that they wear fast and can hurt the leather on the toe. AE seems to be the best combination of durability and comfort for me. I joke about those Maxfields - I've had a longer relationship with them (almost 10 years) than my wife (7.5 years). The guys at my shoe store get a kick out of that.

 

hahaha...you Darlinboy, go so far as to match your watch to the weather (smart move!).