Posing outside Selfridges, where fashion and class come together on Oxford Street.
When you travel, you may hit those travel book high spots starred and written in boldface. Why not? They’re tourist stops for a reason. We check ’em off our list like everyone else does. But we also like walking neighborhoods, stopping in at little markets and local restaurants, and checking out what’s au courant, if you will, at the big stores in town.
So, when Bert said he needed new socks, we ducked into Selfridges (We’re fans of Mr. Selfridge on Masterpiece) and headed straight upstairs to the men’s section. And that’s where Party-Ready Fashion, London style, greeted us squarely at the top!
Now, if you follow our blog, you know we fall into geezer categories — safe, comfortable travel; safe, comfortable travel clothes. Nothing flashy. Rather ordinary. So, consider Selfridges the point at which our learning curve began. And try to picture us being Party Ready!
Greeting us at the Men’s Department at Selfridges: Party-Ready Style!
It was upstairs to the men’s department where it all began. And we knew we weren’t in Tennessee any more.
Menswear at Selfridges, London
For one thing, there was a nod to Bieber and ball hats from NY all in one place.
Second, some fashion attire fell into the category of scary, at least for us.
Hoodie on display at Selfridges
Third, we recognized a few familiar labels, like Burberry and Tom Ford.
But new things kept popping up at every turn. Are these what we think they are? Full patterned suits — flamingos, Christmas, even cartoon characters? Yep. That’s what they are! And flying off the racks.
And shoes. Hundreds of shoes. Racks and racks of shoes. Fashionable ones by designers we knew . . .
and some we didn’t know. (We don’t get out much, I suppose.)
Bert finally spied a pair of running shoes he could wear to Big Orange UT football games in Knoxville if we had room in our carry-on.
You never know when you’ll find Big Orange shoes in London!
But back to the beginning of this journey. Remember those socks that led us upward to the men’s department of Selfridges? When it was all said and done, Bert had found some in every color, stripe, and design. In the end, however, he selected a conservative, throwback, gray argyle to wear on the trip. Sigh.
Happy Socks at Selfridges, London
We’re just not party-ready, I guess!
Not sure why, but Bert wouldn’t even try on clothes from A Bathing Ape.
For more information:
Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, London, England. http://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/content/store/london
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfridges
jessiesthreads
So chic! Perfect for that special man in my life… I love London and I love Selfridges! Without a doubt the best high end department store in London. Great post!
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It is as addictive as shopping in Selfridges itself!
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks for taking a look at these fun fashions! We have so much fun traveling in London and seeing what people of all ages are wearing. Can’t wait to visit your blog and check it out, too! Best wishes for always safe travels and fun shopping!
jessiesthreads
So true! Great fun.
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Green Global Trek
You chose the plain gray socks over those fab polka dot and diamond happy ones?? (I am a sucker for men wearing unusual socks).
Great post. Too funny. The brightly patterned suits we saw in Hoi An, Viet Nam in the tailor shops, one after another had us scratching our heads wondering WHO on earth would actually wear these??
Finally I started asking…and the answer was…. drum roll… yes, the British! And there you have it folks…
http://www.greenglobaltrek.com/2016/07/enjoying-cultural-differences-hoi-an-viet-nam.html
Peta
Oh, the Places We See
It’s true. Bert did choose the plain socks. But I really wanted a pair of those outlandish ones. They were so fun to look at in London! And you may not know this, but Hoi An is on our bucket list — maybe even for this year!!!!
Linda Arthur Tejera
Now, that was an eye-opener. I obviously don’t get out much and definitely fallen out of step with current fashion! LOL! But that had to be so much fun! 😀
Oh, the Places We See
We struggle with current fashion, too, even though I told myself all during college that I would not grow old and stodgy and comfortable in “old” clothing. Oops. I may have done just that. Thanks for taking a look!
hilarycustancegreen
Very funny post. I had no idea that Selfridges had gone Carnaby Street 60s style!
Oh, the Places We See
I didn’t even think of that Carnaby look, but you’re absolutely right!!! Thanks for taking a look and reminding me of an era I thought we had passed by!
Nancy F Stanley
Bert–Wanted to see you in the spiked shoes!!!
Oh, the Places We See
He would have bought them if we had had room in the suitcase to bring them home! 🙂
Martha Gill
What a great blog! I thoroughly enjoyed it though I wanted to see Bert in that flamingo suit and serpent shoes!
Oh, the Places We See
Me, too! But we’re just so plain jane. It was fun seeing what other people wear, though.
Oh, the Places We See
You know, now that you mention that, I’m picturing it in my head and thinking we could do a billboard for old people trying to be young! 🙂