The World of Brogues
14 comments save last comment by C *. over 3 years ago
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I have just discovered this amazing shoes, but cant think off the top of my head what bottoms or trousers would compliment such a fine shoe, also which colours :)
over 3 years ago |
Kat R.
LONDON // VIENNA,
Austria
293 posts
yea the link above's really cool
for everyday skinnies do the job but for sepcial occasions definatelly like that pic above
October 28, 2009
Ruth O.
DUBLIN,
Ireland
143 posts
i wore mine like this although it's a very masculine :
file049a.bebo.com/14/large/2009/10/29/18/2610072951a11791026454l.jpg
October 30, 2009
Drew D.
THE GRAND CHESS BOARD,
Australia
21 posts
i i wish i had more, i want a grey pair so bad !
I havent found anything brogues dont go with
November 4, 2009
Francis Y.
NEWCASTLE,
United Kingdom
2043 posts
Black skinnies.
I've just got these black/dark red patent brogues. Amazing.
November 4, 2009
Michael K.
LONDON,
United Kingdom
418 posts
These are one of the most versatile shoes that you can get!
Like you say, skinny dark denim is a good match. I hope to get a similar pair of shoes very soon.
To be a bit more adventurous, a light brown or tan shoe would look really good with a pair of grey wool flannel trousers. The flecked soft texture of this cloth will give it a less formal look, and if it is a heavier weight cloth, you will find that they are comparable to jeans in keeping their shape.
Failing that, a pair of wide legged tweed trousers in a subtle checked wool would do the job equally well. You may find a great pair thrifting.
Other colours that I would put with that for a top? Pale blue, lavender/lilac.
If ever you tire of the colour you can play around with different polish to get a more antique or burnished look.
Polish them as normal with tan leather shoe cream.
Next use black or very dark brown shoe cream on the toes and heel. You will need to polish quite vigorously, but the end result will be a subtle darkening of the leather over time.
I think you would get some wonderful style inspiration if you watch either Gosford Park and Brideshead Revisited. They are great films, but they are wonderful sources of classical English rural styling!
Hope that gives you some ideas to get started with.
November 4, 2009
Sam T.
PORTSMOUTH,
United Kingdom
47 posts
wow thanks a lot Michael, and thanks for taking the time to type all of that :)
and thanks everyone for there thoughts on this.
November 4, 2009
John S.
LONDON,
United Kingdom
360 posts
Yeah, going for the 'traditional' English look really works, particularly if you add some kind of modern twist... smart trousers or even a suit can work, and there are ways to dress it up or down. I personally like them with shorts and a cricket top, but that's more a spring/summer look. And as everyone else has said, dark denim slim fit jeans do really work...
November 4, 2009
Grace H.
LONDON,
United Kingdom
5142 posts
ANKLE GRAZERS
November 4, 2009
Gordey N.
SEATTLE,
United States
155 posts
They look best with jeans, cords, or wool trousers.
November 4, 2009
Jennine J.
NEW YORK,
United States
79 posts
i basically wear them with everything.
November 5, 2009
C *.
YESTERDAY.,
United Kingdom
31 posts
i think they look good with most things, for me it usually tight fitting trousers, dresses or skirts. but i loveloveLOVE them with ankle skimming trousers.
November 6, 2009