Quote Originally Posted by DWFII View Post
for Creagdhubh:

George IV 1822 by Sir David Wilkie



Victoria and Prince Albert polka circa 1840. Notice the near identity of their shoes. There is a small ornamental buckle on Albert's shoe and a small lace bow on Victoria's. Except for colour they are otherwise identical in shape and style:

What's your point here? I think the shoes look great and true to the time period. Today's buckle brogues are somewhat 'heavier duty' with thicker soles, heels, and smart rounded toe. I do know some who wear formal pumps with their Highland evening attire (Brooks Brothers sells them) and I tend to think that look quite smart as well - perhaps more 'feminine' than their buckle brogue counterparts, because they are not as 'heavy duty' in construction and appearance, but nonetheless, still quite smart with diced or tartan hose.

Slainte,