New to Cunard, so a few questions.

[Cruachan]

Do you know who James Taylor is?

 

David.

 

I knew a guy in the Argylls called Jimmy Taylor. Could that be the same guy?

 

J

[Cruachan]

...

 

 

But the Scots are a bit backward about these things...

 

Well, that pair should know - they both went to a Scottish (well, sort of Scottish) University :D:D

 

J

[Post Captain]

Good Lord! There's a whole world out there that I never knew existed. What in the name of heavens are "Cordovan loafers"? For that matter, what are loafers?

 

J (who told you he was sartorially challenged) :D

 

Cordovan (a color/colour, which the name is derived from Cordoba in Spain):

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cordovan_%28color%29

 

Loafers (& everything you need to know about their history & about wearing them):):

 

http://wardrobeadvice.com/if-youve-gotta-wear-loafers-follow-these-tips/

 

I seem to recall, from my distant childhood, that "penny loafers" were so called because you could actually slip a penny (American or pre-decimal British) into the front of the shoe; indeed, some penny loafers (at least in children's sizes) were sold with a penny already inserted in each one of the pair:

http://www.ehow.com/about_5056990_history-penny-loafers.html

 

It's been years since I've worn loafers of any kind--they were cool during the early '60s:cool:, but they got a bad rap (if you'll pardon the expression) in my book when Michael Jackson wore black ones with white socks:eek:.

[Cruachan]

Cordovan (a color/colour, which the name is derived from Cordoba in Spain):

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cordovan_%28color%29

 

Loafers (& everything you need to know about their history & about wearing them):):

 

http://wardrobeadvice.com/if-youve-gotta-wear-loafers-follow-these-tips/

 

I seem to recall, from my distant childhood, that "penny loafers" were so called because you could actually slip a penny (American or pre-decimal British) into the front of the shoe; indeed, some penny loafers (at least in children's sizes) were sold with a penny already inserted in each one of the pair:

http://www.ehow.com/about_5056990_history-penny-loafers.html

 

It's been years since I've worn loafers of any kind--they were cool during the early '60s:cool:, but they got a bad rap (if you'll pardon the expression) in my book when Michael Jackson wore black ones with white socks:eek:.

 

Well, there's another big boost to my lamentably inadequate knowledge of all things sartorial :D

 

J

[MicCanberra]

I am learning so much about fashion and Cunard cruising at the same time, I love CC for so many reasons.:D

[sarafinadh]

Always trying to be helpful Mic ; -)

 

Penny Loafers don't appeal to me. Too common. I like a nice classic pair of kilties. Bass would be my favoured make. Of course for a minimalist cruise with just a navy suit and a pair of khakis you would be best off with a pair of black lace-ups. Works with the suit and with the blazer look.

 

And I KNOW I have seen kilties paired with kilts... there must be a scootish connection there somewhere!

[DWhit]

And I KNOW I have seen kilties paired with kilts... there must be a scootish connection there somewhere!

If by kiltie you mean that thing on the front of the shoe, back in the day most of the golf shoes had the kiltie on them. They went over the laces. Of course Scotland is the country that unleashed golf, that foul game, on us poor, suffering souls. In fact I think golf is a Scottish word that means $%**%$!!!!. :)

[MicCanberra]

If by kiltie you mean that thing on the front of the shoe, back in the day most of the golf shoes had the kiltie on them. They went over the laces. Of course Scotland is the country that unleashed golf, that foul game, on us poor, suffering souls. In fact I think golf is a Scottish word that means $%**%$!!!!. :)

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