Closed Lace Dress Shoes

Closed-laced dress shoes are the more formal of the two types of lace up shoes. This option is recommended with worsted fabric suits. Sometimes, these dress shoes can double as formal shoes. Traditional formal shoes are patent leather, but you’ll find those times when your other black dress shoes will work as well. If you could only have one pair of dress shoes, they should be closed-laced with some brogueing or decoration. The shoes should be black.

Open Lace Shoes

Open-laced shoes are a fantastic choice for many occasions. They go with wool suits (tweeds, for example) and business casual environments. Some men find them to be more comfortable than closed-lace shoes because the lacing allows more expansion. Open-laced dress shoes are less formal than closed-laced dress shoes, but have their place in your closet and on your feet.

Anatomy of a Dress Shoe

Let's talk about lace-up dress shoes and two important shoe terms, Vamp and Quarter. The vamp is part of the upper that covers your toes and instep. The quarter meets the vamp, mid-foot and wraps around the heel. And, since we're talking about lace ups, lets discuss the difference between open and closed lace-up shoes: open-laced shoes have the quarters sewn on top of the vamp, and closed-laced shoes have the vamp sewn on top of the quarters. The photo shows the difference.

Kroon

In today's more relaxed business environments, a man can't have too many dress-casual options. Come check out the great options currently available at Chelsea from Kroon!

Casual Friday -- Good Thing or Bad Thing?

On casual Fridays, employees may wear clothing that is classified as “business casual,” meaning that it still adheres to certain professional standards. Clothing must be clean and in good repair, with no stains or discolorations. Men are generally allowed to wear slacks and blazers, and in some offices, they may be allowed to wear button down shirts, polo shirts, with or without a tie. As a general rule, clothing like jeans, shorts, T-shirts, and tank tops are not allowed. Employees are still expected to look professional, out of respect to their clients and office policies. Since some clients prefer a more formal look, many employers ask that employees keep dressy coats and ties in their offices in case they need to meet with a client. Many people feel that a relaxed dress code is good for morale. Others feel that business casual dress devalues the workplace by taking a some of the formality, professionalism and respect away. Approaches to these days vary and change, depending on the industry and the nation. The technology industry, for example, is well known for casual dress, while major financial companies tend to frown on business casual. What do you think?

Bugatchi Uomo Shirts

Exclusive designs that challenge the boundaries on both the course and in the clubhouse. Bugatchi Uomo shirts are Italian-inspired shirts made from the finest European fabrics. Great colors and patterns. Great contrasting cuff and collar details.

It's That Time of Year Again - Street Fair!

Please join us from July 11 - 14 for this annual EXTRAVAGANZA of shopping, art, food, music, drink and FUN! Downtown Wyandotte is the place to be for this mega-event. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Don't miss it!