Simon and Rob: This is well worth re-visiting: One thing I note just from the images is that, with the exception of the lady in the navy blazer, all of them wear one item that is oversized or flowing, whether it is a knit, a long coat, or a scarf (and arguably the navy blazer, even though conventionally sized, is so much darker than the rest of the outfit that it draws the eye)
Get ready to dance the night away in style and comfort
Sewing the straps Place 2 strap pieces WS together, then sew them together, leaving 1 short edge open to turn the strap inside out Repeat this for the other 2 strap pieces Trim the corners of the end of the strap that is sewn Using a turning tool or in my case, a finger, turn the straps inside out
But without a tailored jacket, these sorts of combos just look very "shoe guy" thread