Guys: what kind of shoe person are you?

[Beckiboo]

I wear shoes for work, but normally I wear boots, be it Uggs, or more smarter pointy boots. If I'm dressing casual I'll wear trainers. I've got several different types, Nike if I'm playing sport, Adidas for casual with jeans, and DKNY which are kind of like Rifts (but more original )

I used to live in trainers in my youth, until I realised I was approaching my 20's and should start dressing like a sophisticated ladiieeee

 

[silvia]

I was talking about outside work. But with regards to work it depends what industry you work in, I know stuff like Marketing, Advertising, Design, PR etc you'd get laughed out the offices for wearing suit and shoes, however there are still some fields where suit and shoes is expected for boys - in the city, lawyers etc.

Out of work for clubbing/meals/drinks etc nobody I know would wear shoes out, as I said they're synonamous (sp??) with blokes on the pull in their Ben Sherman shirts tucked into their chinos , no decent club in England would even think about stipulating a no trainers dress code, the only clubs that do say that are your Ritzy type places where shoes/chinos/Ben Sherman is considered the height of good taste

Pep only have a pair of proper shoes that he wears for weddings and similar occasions. He doesn't have a suit neither

There's a popular rule that says that if a club doesn't allow you because of trainers then it means that it's not a right place to go

 

[Barbie]

There's a popular rule that says that if a club doesn't allow you because of trainers then it means that it's not a right place to go

That's exactly the same theory as in England

 

[Morbyd]

I was talking about outside work. But with regards to work it depends what industry you work in, I know stuff like Marketing, Advertising, Design, PR etc you'd get laughed out the offices for wearing suit and shoes, however there are still some fields where suit and shoes is expected for boys - in the city, lawyers etc.

Out of work for clubbing/meals/drinks etc nobody I know would wear shoes out, as I said they're synonamous (sp??) with blokes on the pull in their Ben Sherman shirts tucked into their chinos , no decent club in England would even think about stipulating a no trainers dress code, the only clubs that do say that are your Ritzy type places where shoes/chinos/Ben Sherman is considered the height of good taste

I work in PR and I wear a suit to work... it depends on what type of PR/marketing you do and what level you're on in the company (or even if you have a meeting on a given day or not). I know plenty of London PR people who wear suits and dress shoes to work as well, but we're talking about corporate PR people.

As for club policies, obviously, it's a cultural difference between the West and Russia (and one that took me a while to get used to when I moved out here). They've been lightening up lately though, especially at the better clubs, which is a good thing.

I tend to wear shoes when going out, but not the same type I'd wear with a suit, of course (and no, I don't wear chinos or Ben Sherman shirts ) I'm talking about casual shoes like Campers and the like. Not sure how you classify them in the UK...

 

[Robbie G]

Im a big trainer fan i own about 20 Pairs and try to wear them all. Althought I do seem to have a "thing" for Adidas at the moment (Ive got about 7 pairs of Adidas Superstars )

I dont have to wear shoes for work tho, so I only own 2 pairs of shoes ( 1 brown, 1 Black) for Weddings etc but i dont like wearing them much cos they reming me of being in a Ritzy disco.

 

[silvia]

Are you trainer shopping when you come to London Sil??

I don't know, I have ten pairs that I only wear on weekends october to may, also I'm not sure I would find something THAT different of what I have here considering the price.

But I'm open to suggestions, I'm sure my mom will love to visit the palace of trainers

 

[Barbie]

I work in PR and I wear a suit to work... it depends on what type of PR/marketing you do and what level you're on in the company (or even if you have a meeting on a given day or not). I know plenty of London PR people who wear suits and dress shoes to work as well, but we're talking about corporate PR people.

As for club policies, obviously, it's a cultural difference between the West and Russia (and one that took me a while to get used to when I moved out here). They've been lightening up lately though, especially at the better clubs, which is a good thing.

I tend to wear shoes when going out, but not the same type I'd wear with a suit, of course (and no, I don't wear chinos or Ben Sherman shirts ) I'm talking about casual shoes like Campers and the like. Not sure how you classify them in the UK...

None of the top bods I know of Marketing/PR/Advertising agencies wear suits, if we're having client meetings we generally don't wear jeans if we're going to their place but never a suit and if they come to our place anything goes - most people I know in this industry however senior they are don't even own a suit or proper shoes

I think it's just UK culture and we're better at dressing down and the whole suit/shoe/tie thing is considered in a lot of industries to be a bit of a throw-back to the yuppie 80s

 

[Barbie]

I don't know, I have ten pairs that I only wear on weekends october to may, also I'm not sure I would find something THAT different of what I have here considering the price.

But I'm open to suggestions, I'm sure my mom will love to visit the palace of trainers

Well you know me I don't do trainers but I was dragged round a few trainer shops by Tom on Sunday and there's lot of new girlie trainers out there so you might just want to pop in and say hi

 

[silvia]

Well you know me I don't do trainers but I was dragged round a few trainer shops by Tom on Sunday and there's lot of new girlie trainers out there so you might just want to pop in and say hi

Remember those trainer shops for the london lists stage, please

 

[Barbie]

Remember those trainer shops for the london lists stage, please

When are you going to ask me to start making London lists for you, come on Sil I started asking you for Barcelona lists 6 months advance, embrace the English lifestyle and plan early

 

[silvia]

When are you going to ask me to start making London lists for you, come on Sil I started asking you for Barcelona lists 6 months advance, embrace the English lifestyle and plan early

Don't lie and pretend you are the tipical english tourist that wants to have everything under control with six months in advance, you asked for the hotel six months in advance and then all the lists started few weeks before your trip, you are more mañana than me

What about after easter?

 

[Kang]

being in a Ritzy disco.

I remember when Ritzy used to be Cinderellas

 

[Barbie]

Don't lie and pretend you are the tipical english tourist that wants to have everything under control with six months in advance, you asked for the hotel six months in advance and then all the lists started few weeks before your trip, you are more mañana than me

What about after easter?

That's cos I daren't ask you any earlier cos I knew you'd think I was mad and tell all your friends about the mad English planning bird

Easter Easter's mid-April, that's only a couple of weeks before you come

 

[silvia]

That's cos I daren't ask you any earlier cos I knew you'd think I was mad and tell all your friends about the mad English planning bird

Easter Easter's mid-April, that's only a couple of weeks before you come

I confess that "mad english planners" was a funny topic when I've met all the spanish members in november

My mom is so excited that she is planning the trip, I think she already read all the guide. Can I give her your email and so you can play lists together?

 

[Robbie G]

I remember when Ritzy used to be Cinderellas

Now your showing your age!

 

[Barbie]

My mom is so excited that she is planning the trip, I think she already read all the guide. Can I give her your email and so you can play lists together?

I would be in my element making lists with your mum I think that's the main reason me and Tom are moving so I can make lots of lists

 

[silvia]

I would be in my element making lists with your mum I think that's the main reason me and Tom are moving so I can make lots of lists

My mum is cool, she wants to visit harrods, a market and she also wants to find a needlework ¿? shop, can you help please?


I didn't think of the lists joys that a moving means

 

[Barbie]

My mum is cool, she wants to visit harrods, a market and she also wants to find a needlework ¿? shop, can you help please?


I didn't think of the lists joys that a moving means

Harrods and a market no problem, I'm not really up on needlework shops tho cos my sewing skills leave a lot to be desired I'll investigate for you tho.

Moving house is just one big list making frenzy

 

[Scoobie]

My mum is cool, she wants to visit harrods, a market and she also wants to find a needlework ¿? shop, can you help please?


I didn't think of the lists joys that a moving means

John Lewis has a really good sewing/needlework department

 

[Barbie]

John Lewis has a really good sewing/needlework department

Google to the rescue again

I wasn't even sure what Sil meant by a needlework shop My (never been used) sewing kit consists of the needles and cotton we nicked from Pacha El Hotel

So a needlework shop is basically a shop that sells lots of materials and cotton and stuff like that??