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BELGIAN SLIPPERS
What Shoes Do You Wear to a New Year's Eve Party
Burgundy box calf tassel loafers, worn with a dark velvet blazer. The countdown party pick. Wear the shoe the plan calls for. A black tie gala wants the black velvet Belgian, a countdown party...
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GROOMSMEN GIFTS
Groomsmen Proposal Gifts: The Pair That Pops the Question
Groomsmen Proposal Gifts: The Pair That Pops the Question The box arrives before the wedding...
November 10, 2026
ART GALA
How to Wear Velvet Slippers to an Art Gala
Wear velvet slippers to an art gala, and wear them like you mean it. An art gala is creative ...
November 9, 2026
EXTENDED SIZING
Split Sizes: Shoes for Two Different Sized Feet
Two different size feet shoes Most people have feet that are not the same size. One is lon...
November 9, 2026
EXTENDED SIZING
Split Sizes: Shoes for Two Different Sized Feet
Two different size feet shoes Most people have feet that are not the same size. One is lon...
November 8, 2026
BELGIAN SHOES
Penny Loafer or Belgian Slipper, Which One Wins With a Sweater
With a sweater and tailoring, the penny loafer wins the day. Its strap gives the shoe a spine...
November 8, 2026
BROWN SUEDE BELGIAN
How Do You Clean Suede Loafers
Brush them dry, never soak them, and protect them before the first wear. Suede cleans with a ...
November 8, 2026
EXTENDED SIZING
Size 17 & 18 Shoes for Men: The Very Top of the Range
OIL PAINTING OXFORD BLACK BOX CALF, BLACK LUX SUEDE Walk into any menswear shop and ask fo...
November 8, 2026
BELGIAN LOAFERS
What Shoes Do You Wear to Thanksgiving Dinner
Belgian slippers in wine and ivory suede with tassels, the colors of the table itself. Wear...
November 8, 2026
DRAKE SLIPPERS
How Is a Velvet Slipper Made
A velvet slipper is made by cutting a soft velvet upper, stitching the embroidery into the va...
November 8, 2026
LUXURY CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR MEN
Which Velvet Slipper Makes the Better Christmas Gift
The better Christmas gift is the velvet slipper made for him, with his initials in gold threa...
November 7, 2026
BLACK VELVET ALBERT SLIPPERS
Should a Groom Change His Shoes After the First Dance
Yes, and the change is the point. A groom should wear his ceremony shoe for the vows and the ...
November 7, 2026
BLACK TIE VELVET SLIPPERS
What Shoes Go With a Turtleneck Tuxedo
A black velvet slipper is the shoe for a turtleneck tuxedo. The turtleneck drops the formalit...
November 7, 2026