Super close up shots of the leather, suede and orange sole combo.
I mentioned that I picked up some saddle shoes on Twitter about a month ago now and since uni has kicked right off I haven't really had time to think about what looks good on my feet. I've been grabbing for my Vans or Converse at any opportunity.
I took a bit of a break from my current project and decided to take a few snaps of these YMC Saddle shoes that I got in the sale(I am yet to wear them!). Saddle shoes were standard in the 50s but none wears them these days, no the heck not? had to get them for the simple reason that when a shoe like this comes along you can't say no. Mens shoes don't work like buses, they don't all come at once, it's more like a strike day, not at all.
Here's how I'm planning on wearing them;
Navy pea coat, blue Velour shirt, beige Gap chinos, tartan M&S scarf, orange Uniqlo socks, YMC saddle shoes.
I didn't think I'd ever be matching my socks with the soles, that's new to me. The pea coat is also another new purchase, by a brand called Method via TKmaxx clearance. What do you think about the way I'm displaying the outfit? I quite like it actually, simple ideas are the best!
Thanks for all your feedback on the last post, all your comments will be going straight into my sketchbook.
you should be a stylist. I think that outfit looks great.
ReplyDeleteLove those shoes, I haven't seen that style in awhile. I used to have some I wore when I was a little with a 50's poodle skirt my mom sewed for me haha.
ReplyDeleteLove that last shot - great styling. These are totally my type of shoes, I just bought some very similar but with 3 tiny buckles instead of laces!
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ReplyDeleteOh hell yeah! I love these shoes. Please wear them with orange socks, though: I WOULD DIE.
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I love the shoes!! And I agree, great styling, the socks make all the difference hehe
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grrrreat shoes! love how you've displayed your outfit, not seen that done before! thumbs up on matching your soles with your socks :)
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i like the styling. the first time i saw the orange soles, i immediately thought you'd match them with your socks. haha!! it will surely look brilliant. sadly, saddle shoes are not my thing. i go for boots.
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crazy for the orange sole!!
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ReplyDeleteI don't know why they're not worn anymore, they look great! And matching your socks to your soles... The height of styling, no?
ReplyDeleteGreat styling! I agree with everyone, the orange socks, will look amazing! Where would we be without UNIQLO's quirky clothing designs and bright colours?!
ReplyDeleteLove this outfit, and love how you've displayed it too. The shoes are utterly delicious! x
ReplyDeleteOh I love the shoes and the outfit! I have never heard of YMC; checked out the website. Great goods.
ReplyDeleteAnd I think TKmaxx is the equivalent of TJMaxx in the states. Had to change one latter I guess.
i want these shoes for myself! and the way you've presented your outfit it cool, i approve!
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I love those shoes, they are well dapper. Hahah love the: I didn't think I'd ever be matching my socks with the soles. Hope you are well and look forward to many sock and saddle shoe combo !! :)
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ReplyDeleteAwesome, cool and original!
ReplyDeleteYour shoe collection is beyond steller. I can't say I've ever heard of a saddle shoe but anything combining grey suede and orange soles are pretty much amazing in my eyes.
ReplyDeleteohh, i adore the way you have displayed your clothes! you should really do this more often! xx
ReplyDeleteThe shoes and THAT outfit are just phenomenal!!!
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Gah, I am still pining over some saddle shoes, ever since I saw the Mr Hare ones. Those look gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLove the outfit. I totally rocked saddle shoes in elementary school, but need to bring them back.
ReplyDeleteYou can't get much dapper than that!!
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