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Old 02-09-2017, 01:21 AM
 
Location: The place where the road & the sky collide
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That started in the '70s. I thought it was over by the '80s. Ugh, men in square toed, platform shoes.
Lol, remember, the 70s fashions were mostly based on the 40s. shoulder pads, shoulder pads, & shoulder pads, oh, & platform shoes. Still, the whole image conjures up Thatcher, walking the streets of Center City, although he wore the brogan shoes of his generation.
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Old 02-09-2017, 04:38 AM
 
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Trying to visualize what you are all talking about- could anyone find and post a photo or some image? merci
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Old 02-09-2017, 10:17 AM
 
Location: NJ
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Here is a typical example of the look I am referring to.
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Old 02-09-2017, 10:40 AM
 
Location: Philadelphia
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Bummer.
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Old 02-09-2017, 11:18 AM
 
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Here is a typical example of the look I am referring to.
Wrong shoes. Wrong socks....as you said. Lol.
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Old 02-09-2017, 11:21 AM
 
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Here is a typical example of the look I am referring to.
Plus, ....sorry for being ageist....but this model is too old to being doing this.

Only guys under 35(if that!)
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Old 02-09-2017, 11:44 AM
 
Location: NJ
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Young, old or perfect-looking model.....I am sorry, but NO MAN looks good in this look.
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Old 02-09-2017, 11:50 AM
 
Location: NYC based - Used to Live in Philly - Transplant from Miami
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Pleated pants just like these two. Granted my dad had his longer ofc.
Not the platform shoes and those type of pants a la John Travolta in his movies in the 70s.
Maybe I should raid my father's closet.
The funny thing about fashion is that there would be a stage where people (in this case me) says "Ew, dad / mom why do you dress up like that..." that now evolves to the point that whatever they wore become fashionable again.
Some of my clients since last year requesting Brikenstock sandals again. I despised them. Now they grow on me.
Same with fanny packs.

And when I went back home to Miami in December, I saw guys and girls start wearing crocs again.

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Old 02-09-2017, 11:57 AM
 
Location: Philadelphia
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Here is a typical example of the look I am referring to.
One fashion thing I don't understand is the hate for brown shoes/dark suits combo. I think brown dress shoes look great with a suit, especially a navy or grey suit.
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Old 02-09-2017, 12:35 PM
 
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One fashion thing I don't understand is the hate for brown shoes/dark suits combo. I think brown dress shoes look great with a suit, especially a navy or grey suit.
I agree. I also don't mind sharp socks. Solid color boring dress socks are ok, especially if the shoes and suit pants are really sharp, but it doesn't hurt to have bold socks on.

I am not a fan of high-water dress pants though.
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