How to Wear Oxfords

 

 

For me, I love the idea of oxfords cause they're typically a man's shoe - so it's slightly unexpected on a woman.  BUT, what makes them different on a woman is you can pair them with your fun, feminine, colorful clothes & you can wear them with really casual outfits, which again, is a bit unexpected.  I wouldn't wear them with a work suit, for example.  Let the men do that.

And, I like to see the ankles!  It keeps it feminine and casual.

Here's a few ideas to get you started, if you've never worn them before....

Wear oxfords with:

1.  SKINNY JEANS or LOOSE JEANS or CROPPED PANTS.
-Just roll up the jeans a bit, if the pants are long.
-Wear with socks in a cute color or pattern (i.e. Stripes!  Even bold ones, like these!)
-Or wear without socks.

2.  DRESSES OR SKIRTS.
-Add some tights. (I see this look every Sunday - many of my friends at church pair their vintage dresses with oxfords and tights.  SO cute.)
-Or wear without socks on warm days.

3.  SHORTS.
-Add some tights (if still chilly).  I love that look.
-Or wear without socks.

4. WIDE LEG PANTS.
-This style won't show your ankles, but with super wide leg pants, I still love the look of a flat oxford underneath.


photo credits:  1. The Examiner  2.  Retro Vintage Shoes  3. The Sartorialist  4.  Zigoti  5.  The Sartorialist


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