groom to be needing advice

**St. Amish** · 27th January 10, 04:22 PM

I understand your aversion to ghillies. I think buckle brogues would look better than boots for a wedding.

**Jock Scot** · 27th January 10, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by St. Amish

I understand your aversion to ghillies. I think buckle brogues would look better than boots for a wedding.

Ok I admit I could not conceive of wearing boots to a wedding, but that is just me. The shoes in the picture are far, far too formal for most weddings (practically all). When all said and done it is your decision, but it is as well you know these things so that you can take an informed view.

**St. Amish** · 27th January 10, 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

The shoes in the picture are far, far too formal for most weddings (practically all).

That was just a stock photo I found on the net. I put it up because it sounded like he maybe just didn't like those ridiculous laces all over his calves.

I typically wear Dr. Martens shoes when I dress up, but I don't dress up often, and when I do, I don't get too dressed up.

**Zardoz** · 27th January 10, 09:18 PM

The outfit described sounds like the one on this site;
http://www.highlandstore.com/acatalo...it_Outfit.html

I like the look, but it's a lot of black. "Murdered out" as the kids say

Personally I think I would go with the grey jacket and waistcoat, and some grey hose to balance things out.

**svc40bt** · 27th January 10, 09:33 PM

It seems you already have the answer you need. Your intended has given her blessing.

However, since you asked, did you have any specific boots in mind? It could work in an edgy or punk way, if that is what you are going for. Otherwise, as others have said, regular brougues (wing tips) or cap or plain toe oxfords would be perfectly acceptable.

**Tobus** · 28th January 10, 06:37 AM

Originally Posted by St. Amish

That was just a stock photo I found on the net. I put it up because it sounded like he maybe just didn't like those ridiculous laces all over his calves.

May I ask where you found that picture of the buckle brogues? A really nice pair of buckle brogues is on my wish list but I haven't seen any that I like as much as those you posted. Most of 'em are too slick and shiny for me. Those look like they'd work for all kinds of different looks.

As for buckle brogues being too formal, I'm not sure when they became relegated only to über-formal affairs. They used to be part of the everyday Highland gentleman's attire, as shown below. I would sure like to see them make a comeback in popularity, along with diced/argyll hose for normal affairs. But that's just me; I love that look.