Over doing it

[Nathan]

So, assuming ghillie and buckle brogues are not being considered for footwear, for this level of black tie, which of the following do you think would be best?

A) Highly polished black cap toed oxfords
B) Highly polished black brogues (USA: wingtips)
C) They are equally appropriate

[Jock Scot]

So, assuming ghillie and buckle brogues are not being considered for footwear, for this level of black tie, which of the following do you think would be best?

A) Highly polished black cap toed oxfords
B) Highly polished black brogues (USA: wingtips)
C) They are equally appropriate

I think option "C" would be absolutely fine for both occasions, but if it were me ,I would go with the polished brogues(providing that they are not too "clumpy" brogues are surprisingly versatile) for the pub night and go with the Highly polished oxfords for the Burns night.

[artificer]

So, assuming ghillie and buckle brogues are not being considered for footwear, for this level of black tie, which of the following do you think would be best?

A) Highly polished black cap toed oxfords
B) Highly polished black brogues (USA: wingtips)
C) They are equally appropriate

Of the three options I'd pick "A", although a shoe without the toe cap is more formal.

When in doubt, go with "The Guide".

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[MacRobert's Reply]

Option C if they are both high shine and thin soles. Otherwise the pair that are.

[JohntheBiker]

I think that I would fall into the "C" camp on this one.

[creagdhubh]

Yep, "C" for me!