Comments on: The Bridesmaid of Butchness http://shoeblogs.com/2005/06/25/butch-bridesmaid/ Manolo Loves the Shoes! Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:31:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: WoodstockGurl http://shoeblogs.com/2005/06/25/butch-bridesmaid/#comment-7972 WoodstockGurl Thu, 28 Jul 2005 17:19:34 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/06/25/538/#comment-7972 Thank you all for such a courteous and genteel discussion. To answer Canadian Headhunter, some of us are opting for a traditional wedding in a non-traditional style - that is, my son will be standing with me on my side of the gathering. He could easily stand with the other men on my fiance's side, but since he belongs to me first, we felt he belongs on the left. He's also walking me down the aisle since my father is no longer with us. And, as expected, it's raising eyebrows already. How did we get so entrenched in traditions and expectations that we can't allow for some individuality? By the way, my matron of honor will be wearing pants. Wonder how she feels about the Sesto Meuccis? Thank you all for such a courteous and genteel discussion. To answer Canadian Headhunter, some of us are opting for a traditional wedding in a non-traditional style - that is, my son will be standing with me on my side of the gathering. He could easily stand with the other men on my fiance’s side, but since he belongs to me first, we felt he belongs on the left. He’s also walking me down the aisle since my father is no longer with us. And, as expected, it’s raising eyebrows already. How did we get so entrenched in traditions and expectations that we can’t allow for some individuality? By the way, my matron of honor will be wearing pants. Wonder how she feels about the Sesto Meuccis?

]]> By: Canadian Headhunter http://shoeblogs.com/2005/06/25/butch-bridesmaid/#comment-5741 Canadian Headhunter Fri, 01 Jul 2005 14:07:00 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/06/25/538/#comment-5741 This was a great exchange. To me it raised the question: maybe the presence of a mannish bridesmaid suggests that a bride and groom need not be limited to attendants of their own gender, period. They could each have their own "attendants" or "supporters". The resulting arrangements will on the whole resemble the traditional scheme fairly closely but be more readily elastic when necessary. This was a great exchange. To me it raised the question: maybe the presence of a mannish bridesmaid suggests that a bride and groom need not be limited to attendants of their own gender, period. They could each have their own “attendants” or “supporters”. The resulting arrangements will on the whole resemble the traditional scheme fairly closely but be more readily elastic when necessary.

]]> By: the butch bridesmaid http://shoeblogs.com/2005/06/25/butch-bridesmaid/#comment-5629 the butch bridesmaid Wed, 29 Jun 2005 17:52:12 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/06/25/538/#comment-5629 I received the white backless-loafers today. If Leo DiCaprio was rescued from the Island and decided to live on a yacht for a while, this is what he would wear. They're pretty swanky. and they fit. Thank you Manolo. They do "thwok" a bit though, since they're backless. Fortunately I just learned I can get some toupee tape and all will be well. I received the white backless-loafers today.

If Leo DiCaprio was rescued from the Island and decided to live on a yacht for a while, this is what he would wear.

They’re pretty swanky. and they fit.

Thank you Manolo.

They do “thwok” a bit though, since they’re backless. Fortunately I just learned I can get some toupee tape and all will be well.

]]> By: Tia Nieve http://shoeblogs.com/2005/06/25/butch-bridesmaid/#comment-5569 Tia Nieve Tue, 28 Jun 2005 16:43:05 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/06/25/538/#comment-5569 Tia Nieve says to the Cris, how pleasant it is for the Tia to hear the Cris come back and discuss the matter like a reasonable person. This courtesy is sorely lacking in most parts of the sphere of the blog. It is the Manolo who has set the tone of graciousness that makes it possible for internet friends to talk as civilized human beings. The Tia Nieve invites the Cris to sit by her and she will pour the Cris another cup of tea. Tia Nieve says to the Cris, how pleasant it is for the Tia to hear the Cris come back and discuss the matter like a reasonable person. This courtesy is sorely lacking in most parts of the sphere of the blog. It is the Manolo who has set the tone of graciousness that makes it possible for internet friends to talk as civilized human beings.

The Tia Nieve invites the Cris to sit by her and she will pour the Cris another cup of tea.

]]> By: Miss Nell http://shoeblogs.com/2005/06/25/butch-bridesmaid/#comment-5556 Miss Nell Tue, 28 Jun 2005 05:13:17 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/06/25/538/#comment-5556 The Miss Nell, she also having been the bride less than one year, applauds the Bridesmaid and also the Bride. Myself having had several attendants, some femme and some butch and some in between, gave the attendants the swatch of the fabric and told them to buy the dress and the shoes of the color given. All attendants looked most stunning accompanying myself the bride. Applause was had by all. The Miss Nell, she also having been the bride less than one year, applauds the Bridesmaid and also the Bride. Myself having had several attendants, some femme and some butch and some in between, gave the attendants the swatch of the fabric and told them to buy the dress and the shoes of the color given.

All attendants looked most stunning accompanying myself the bride. Applause was had by all.

]]> By: willow http://shoeblogs.com/2005/06/25/butch-bridesmaid/#comment-5548 willow Tue, 28 Jun 2005 01:04:21 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/06/25/538/#comment-5548 The Butch Bridesmaid, she made a most excellent choice going with the Sarto of the Franco. Those they are the most elegant. The bridesmaid she is sure to look absolutely stunning. The Butch Bridesmaid, she made a most excellent choice going with the Sarto of the Franco. Those they are the most elegant. The bridesmaid she is sure to look absolutely stunning.

]]> By: Tania http://shoeblogs.com/2005/06/25/butch-bridesmaid/#comment-5545 Tania Mon, 27 Jun 2005 20:00:40 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/06/25/538/#comment-5545 The Tania, so recently herself a bride, is laughing inside at the controversy in the comments, because she knows from much experience that the garb of bridesmaids is a mine-ridden battlefield, fraught with terror for the chosen. Cheers to Butch Bridesmaid and Butch Bridesmaid's Bride Sister! And cheers to the Manolo, for the handsome shoes here recommended. The Tania, so recently herself a bride, is laughing inside at the controversy in the comments, because she knows from much experience that the garb of bridesmaids is a mine-ridden battlefield, fraught with terror for the chosen. Cheers to Butch Bridesmaid and Butch Bridesmaid’s Bride Sister! And cheers to the Manolo, for the handsome shoes here recommended.

]]> By: jackie http://shoeblogs.com/2005/06/25/butch-bridesmaid/#comment-5544 jackie Mon, 27 Jun 2005 19:20:58 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/06/25/538/#comment-5544 not to doubt the findings of the manolo (the franco sarto is indeed fabulous), but i feel compelled to point out one other option, which is perhaps the tiniest bit more formal. i think this pollini shoe is not only beautiful, but is also not too girly while still being very dressy: <a href="http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/3991184/c/14.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/3991184/c/14.html</a> not to doubt the findings of the manolo (the franco sarto is indeed fabulous), but i feel compelled to point out one other option, which is perhaps the tiniest bit more formal. i think this pollini shoe is not only beautiful, but is also not too girly while still being very dressy:
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/3991184/c/14.html

]]> By: marlo_girl http://shoeblogs.com/2005/06/25/butch-bridesmaid/#comment-5533 marlo_girl Mon, 27 Jun 2005 13:18:59 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/06/25/538/#comment-5533 the franco sartos (a favourite of the marlo_girl's mommy) are sublime. i would have to disagree with scarlett's selections. too... um... blech. the franco sartos (a favourite of the marlo_girl’s mommy) are sublime. i would have to disagree with scarlett’s selections. too… um… blech.

]]> By: cris http://shoeblogs.com/2005/06/25/butch-bridesmaid/#comment-5526 cris Sun, 26 Jun 2005 23:17:51 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/06/25/538/#comment-5526 The Cris, he (surprise!) appreciates all of the above remarks, perhaps having read too much into the issue. He compliments the bride on her reasonableness and ability to accomodate her sister. If, indeed, all the parties involved are content with the arrangement, nothing except the shoes in question ought to have been remarked upon. He apologizes for having offered offense. The Cris, he casts a wary eye on his email box, in anticipation of the returns of the day. The Cris, he (surprise!) appreciates all of the above remarks, perhaps having read too much into the issue. He compliments the bride on her reasonableness and ability to accomodate her sister. If, indeed, all the parties involved are content with the arrangement, nothing except the shoes in question ought to have been remarked upon. He apologizes for having offered offense.
The Cris, he casts a wary eye on his email box, in anticipation of the returns of the day.

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