tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post7732641601366467495..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: Everything but SewingPeter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-6553301079495534732011-03-19T21:14:58.042-04:002011-03-19T21:14:58.042-04:00The pants were that flared and MORE in the 70'...The pants were that flared and MORE in the 70's disaster years of fashion. I was there to witness it, and even caught my toe in the cuff of my flared pants and took quite a tumble down the stairs! <br />Love the saddles, I hope you bought brown and white.ustabahippienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-81587168614045155672011-03-19T13:52:21.711-04:002011-03-19T13:52:21.711-04:00OK, I BOUGHT the saddle shoes -- I'll be posti...OK, I BOUGHT the saddle shoes -- I'll be posting soon so stay tuned.Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-81965251510666312492011-03-19T13:41:35.696-04:002011-03-19T13:41:35.696-04:00Saddle shoes=YES!Saddle shoes=YES!Little Hunting Creekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581836733935812927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-41277882497177607852011-03-19T09:24:01.645-04:002011-03-19T09:24:01.645-04:00Saddle shoes are a no-brainer YES. I love them on ...Saddle shoes are a no-brainer YES. I love them on men and women equally.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-11796069852436727392011-03-19T06:27:52.062-04:002011-03-19T06:27:52.062-04:00Yes to the shoes, except the white ones. White sho...Yes to the shoes, except the white ones. White shoes are almost always wrong I think.<br /><br />Michael is looking very stylish, great work Debbie!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-44421437991717309982011-03-19T03:07:43.734-04:002011-03-19T03:07:43.734-04:00I'm in the no camp when it comes to two-tone s...I'm in the no camp when it comes to two-tone shoes. I don't know why, but they always look wrong to me. (Obviously not to other people, apparently local ten-pin bowling alleys have had hire shoes not returned because they're trendy with some folk.)<br /><br />Michael looks good in Debbie's shirt and the beard really suits him.<br /><br />In terms of the floral print dress, why not do the bodice in the floral and use the green fabric for the belt? Or, a pale pink bodice. The black bodice was too jarring.PeterAUSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-85374761922780047262011-03-18T23:13:29.412-04:002011-03-18T23:13:29.412-04:00I think i'm gonna go with nay on the shoesI think i'm gonna go with nay on the shoesRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03205271379351276007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-17223698476124748062011-03-18T19:10:01.052-04:002011-03-18T19:10:01.052-04:00Yes to the saddle shoes. I particularly like the ...Yes to the saddle shoes. I particularly like the three in the upper left, especially the black pair.patsijeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362426384481772370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-66015616261285281442011-03-18T19:09:55.143-04:002011-03-18T19:09:55.143-04:00Yes to saddle shoes, any color.
Yes, men's pa...Yes to saddle shoes, any color.<br /><br />Yes, men's pants were that flared in the 70's.<br /><br />And yes, the Ken's are on their way to you, along with a few other goodies, maybe even some fabric suitable for Micheal's codpiece. 8-)) Or should I just send the fabric to Debbie?LChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05461543882119926595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-20834606372913575522011-03-18T17:13:31.843-04:002011-03-18T17:13:31.843-04:00The flare/flair on the bellbottoms looks good to m...The flare/flair on the bellbottoms looks good to me. The rule of thumb my crowd followed was that the flare needed to be wide enough to completely cover your foot. That's why we had to wear those big Frankenstein shoes-so we wouldn't trip on our bellbottoms.<br /><br />As to the shoes-while they are "lovely", just say no. Unless you truly love them, and are willing to wear them and not let them wear you.<br /><br />I am so sorry to hear that Cathy will not be seeing Priscilla in her beautiful new frock. I'm sure she'll be so disappointed when she gets off the bus, but I do recall a very well fitted checkered (or possibly houndstooth?) dress. I remember thinking how striking she looked in that! She has so many beautiful clothes that unless she lost(or -gasp- gained) weight while in the slammer, she should be able to pull something out of her hat(or closet).pikojikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07315470247956655024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-79700014368008250512011-03-18T17:08:04.103-04:002011-03-18T17:08:04.103-04:00Saddies are awesome. Period.
If you are gonna get...Saddies are awesome. Period.<br /><br />If you are gonna get some saddies, try Muffys.com They specialize in great period style saddies for men and women.<br /><br />I got some 30s styled black and white (with a white rubber sole) from them. Also very nice customer service. I emailed them my food size and they recommended the size for me to get.Shelleyjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05223944949880318245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-12548818165899652992011-03-18T16:59:21.364-04:002011-03-18T16:59:21.364-04:00I love men's saddle shoes! They've come ba...I love men's saddle shoes! They've come back in style? I like the tan/brown ones, but you should buy the ones you like. <br /><br />I bought a pair or two for sons, probably in the early nineties. I've always liked them.sulymohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07887228971839188556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-15570195455860914202011-03-18T16:26:21.151-04:002011-03-18T16:26:21.151-04:00Yes to the saddle shoes. They are/have been a fav...Yes to the saddle shoes. They are/have been a favorite at our house.Wedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01200771793700442982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-41192707853652910842011-03-18T15:04:16.163-04:002011-03-18T15:04:16.163-04:00PS - Yes yes yes to the shoes. White with caramel...PS - Yes yes yes to the shoes. White with caramel colour. Classic.PepperToasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12999051807839560807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-86966317224533500112011-03-18T15:03:11.262-04:002011-03-18T15:03:11.262-04:00"was the big feet thing just a vulgar inside ..."was the big feet thing just a vulgar inside joke among the doll design team?" <br /><br />Most likely - yes. I am married to an animator/toy designer/book illustrator and I can tell you, you'd be shocked at what they slip into those types of things just to see if they can get away with it! It's so funny. Here is an example where he has designed a new pony character (himself!)for the My Little Pony Show:<br /><br />http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5298/5537467289_6a6dd8803c_b.jpg<br /><br />(my husband regularly gets mistaken for Kevin Smith). I wouldn't be surprised if you see that character showing up in a future show.PepperToasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12999051807839560807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-5999900349609026532011-03-18T14:19:09.698-04:002011-03-18T14:19:09.698-04:00So much wisdom here.
I think my fear is that if...So much wisdom here. <br /><br />I think my fear is that if I'm wearing my saddle shoes and see just one other guy wearing them too, our eyes are going to lock in shame and I'll throw mine in the back of my closet, never to be seen again. Plus $90 is a lot Ken dolls.Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-11146968026325968682011-03-18T13:51:57.940-04:002011-03-18T13:51:57.940-04:00I graduated from high school in 1973 and college i...I graduated from high school in 1973 and college in 1977, and I'm here to tell you, the flare on those pants is 100% accurate. Sad but true.<br /><br />As for the shoes, how 1950s of you. ;) Truly, if you love them, wear them.Jean Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-46660867519115382172011-03-18T13:42:53.805-04:002011-03-18T13:42:53.805-04:00Sorry, I have to say "NO" to the shoes! ...Sorry, I have to say "NO" to the shoes! They are best left on gradeschoolers, not fashionable gentlemen such as yourself. And I am just wondering, when are you going to post a sew-in for Ken's wardrobel? The way your Ken club is growing, you are going to need a lot more clothing.....Vintagegalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00490212245619897831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-86188577172293646522011-03-18T13:33:42.247-04:002011-03-18T13:33:42.247-04:00I think saddle shoes are great.
Any colour combo ...I think saddle shoes are great.<br /><br />Any colour combo is great just don't pick patent leather, okay? It looks kind of pimp-ee or sansabeltish (is that a word?).lorenakittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09560547401772928574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-51958550912416027402011-03-18T13:20:51.777-04:002011-03-18T13:20:51.777-04:00Yes, yes, yes and yes please on the saddle shoes.Yes, yes, yes and yes please on the saddle shoes.Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05487281083171155430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-39588956701462731882011-03-18T12:52:35.105-04:002011-03-18T12:52:35.105-04:00Yes for the saddle shoes. In any colour combinatio...Yes for the saddle shoes. In any colour combination.Nathaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11570545194570856281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-84297824728164595372011-03-18T12:50:49.824-04:002011-03-18T12:50:49.824-04:00I'm all for saddle shoes. White can be difficu...I'm all for saddle shoes. White can be difficult to maintain (ever the pragmatist), so I would steer toward the browns for spring.<br /><br />I am also insanely jealous that Kenneth King is drawing on your shirt while you are in it. And that the picture of you and Kenneth is appearing on all sorts of blogs - including Sal's and Audi's (who didn't even KNOW who Kenneth King was).<br /><br />One day I will travel to New York and we can all have drinks together.neighbourhood.galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04312982850571575165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-66443956036814351962011-03-18T11:59:22.877-04:002011-03-18T11:59:22.877-04:00*Saddle shoes...a big yes!!! Love them times two. ...*Saddle shoes...a big yes!!! Love them times two. I prefer the buff with burgundy colored ones<br /><br />*Since you asked, all the same fabric on the dress and a really nice buckle if you are belting the waist. Something retro and white looks like it might pair up nicely.<br /><br />*Yes, you should dress the vinyl like you, <br />not the other way around.<br /><br />*I agree with a previous commneter...go with your gut..it's been working pretty good so far!<br /><br />*as for the cod piece...lol reminds me of a really funny part in the book: Single White Vampire.Regenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07305723527884801037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-41409097665259976822011-03-18T11:52:55.086-04:002011-03-18T11:52:55.086-04:00I love the black and white saddles as well as the ...I love the black and white saddles as well as the white and brown. My favorite part is the gum rubber soles though. I think you can absolutely wear them in both retro and modern-ankle bearing ways and that you can pull them off. Go bold with the look Peter, and I'm not just saying that because I want you to emulate Fred Astaire as your style icon.<br /><br />It's so hard making final design choices when you don't have an overwhelming gut feeling about it. The more I have thought of your dilemma the more I am convinced that the black bodice is the way to go. That leaves the opportunity for lovely white or red accessories as well as the black. Don't deprive your darling twin cousin the opportunity to rid herself of that correctional feeling and be a girly girl once more.laphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05129728708993920747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-68001364110530403892011-03-18T11:52:15.891-04:002011-03-18T11:52:15.891-04:00Loving the saddle shoes, but save yourself a hassl...Loving the saddle shoes, but save yourself a hassle and don't get a combination with white. The first three variations look great, get one of those.<br /><br />Sorry the green bodice fabric didn't work, I really thought it would.lsaspaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17058968076601943527noreply@blogger.com