Casual Friday Shoes

So, Monday through Thursday I typically wear a suit.  And when I do, I wear black dress shoes -- the kind with laces!

But, today is Friday.  I'm wearing a shirt with a button-down collar and khakis.  And loafers. 

To be more specific, they are cordovan loafers -- Kenneth Cole "On Key"

They are comfortable, look great, and are still dressy enough for the business setting and/or after work activities on a Friday.  A good transitional shoe to take you into the weekend.

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Guys: You need dress shoes

Yes, every man should have at least one good pair of BLACK dress shoes. 

Like these:

These are from Cole Haan -- the Cassady Captoe II, to be specific.  Leather.  Black.  Lace up.

Men's dress shoes have LACES.  Loafers or "slip-on" shoes do NOT go with your well-chosen, tailored suit.  Ever.  Grey trousers, blue sportcoat, tie and possibly slip-on leather shoes.  but NOT with a suit.

If you are escorting your girlfriend to a wedding, you NEED a pair of shoes like these.  This particular pair will run you between $100 and $140 depending on where you buy.  That's a great deal.  I tried a pair on last night and they are comfortable, classy, and will make any suit look great.  Cole Haan is a solid brand and they make quality products.  So, ditch the square-toed loafers you wore with a suit in college -- get these! Wear them with a suit to a wedding, a job interview, or anywhere else that calls for dress clothes.

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Aftershave Perfection

So, I found in my travel shave kit a sample of Edwin Jagger Aftershave lotion -- Sandalwood scent.

I had forgotten about it... and it migrated to the bottom.

But, as luck would have it, on Thanksgiving, I discovered it while rifling through the kit to prepare for the day.

This aftershave is marvelous. It is all natural (99.9%, anyway) and very soothing. It certainly takes away any lasting burn and leaves skin looking and feeling fresh and smooth.

More to my surprise, I actually found the scent intoxicating.
Not too strong, the way some aftershaves can be. A nice, masculine scent. Softly welcoming. Yet clearly all man.

Smooth, soft skin. A great scent. A wonderful product. I highly recommend it as a gift for the man in your life.

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