All of this talk made me think of MacLowlife's wonderful dress slippers with silver skull and crossbones embroidery. While they may not be everyone's cup of tea, they certainly show a great deal of individuality while staying within the framework of the rules.

Add to that Sandy's lovely (and equally "flashy") doublet, and I think I have a very good idea of what the OP is talking about.

I'll see if I can't find the picture of MacLowlife in those shoes...

EDIT: Here it is!