Random Thoughts - Sartorial Blunders

I was just realizing that I have not really been a 'snob' in quite awhile and I think it's about time that I got back into the role, being a big part of the reason I started this blog. I love giving shoe porn to the masses but, in reality, I especially love talking about all of the terrible, terrible sartorial choices that I witness in everyday life. Thankfully since I moved to Europe I have not seen this atrocity so much but just this last summer while I was home in America, I was so appalled that the major stores still sold boot-cut jeans as if they were still the high fashion. What's worse is that guys still wear them as if they are the coolest thing and to top it off they couple their boot-cuts with square-toed shoes, GROSS!!

Sometimes, I feel like it's not the fault of these d-bags, for dressing the way they do but really the fault of the buyers of America who, unfortunately, still buy this crap!!! Because really, if the buyers can't move on, then neither can the public. Thankfully though, there are European stores like Zara and H&M -- which have more proper fitting silhouettes -- that are sprouting up everywhere and can appeal to the masses (considering that nice stores like Barneys sell t-shirts for $150 and we are not all rich). Bottom line though: We Americans need to move on. Let's break free from these disgusting sartorial atrocities!! Baggy, boot-cut jeans are not cool! Affliction t-shirts are retarded! And more importantly, square-toed shoes are just outright horrendous. Get with the times, people!

Picture Courtesy Of: Details Magazine Article

Our Toe Choices - What A Shame!

Why is it that so many men around the world love such vulgar shoes with toe shapes that look like they could kill a cockroach hiding in the corner or others that look like they just received 'the chop' from the guillotine? This is one thing that just boggles my mind. Do these men think that they are 'cool' and pushing the envelope with these distasteful styles? I just can't quite comprehend it!! For example take a look at the shoes below




















I mean, come on guys!! There are much more elegant options!!! These shoes are not 'cool' and they were never 'in style.' Unfortunately they had their shelf life during a sad trend but to be honest with all of you that still wear these styles, their trendiness ended about 6 years ago. Give it up already and move on to what is next, at least!

Shoes that have curvature (round toes) are a much more practical and sophisticated option. Let me give you a quick example of the difference between something that is boxy and another that has curvature. What's nicer: that boxy-looking car by Scion that looks like a lego or a car with curves like a Porsche or even just an Audi? You tell me!

So if you don't like the elongated types that are the latest trend and that you find on most Italian branded shoes then go for the more classic toe that you will see on the average Allen Edmonds or English styled shoe. And next time you are out shopping for shoes, try on a pair that look more like the following options and see how you feel when you wear them. Go ask a random women customer what she thinks if you don't believe me. She will give you a straight answer on what looks better. So here are three options that would serve a much more intelligent look: one by Allen Edmonds (Black shoe - American), one by Gaziano & Girling (Brown Wing Tip - English) and the other by Stefano Bemer (Burgundy Cap Toe - Italian).