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Give me your honest opinion. What do you think about oxfords?
I’ll tell you what I thought of them before I converted. I thought they were ugly on women, as they looked like formal dress shoes for men. I thought that they were too masculine.
And then when I saw my friends wearing them, I realized that I was wrong. But the way that my girlfriends were wearing the shoes, it seemed like oxfords were the kind of footwear that I could never adapt to my personal style. They came off as preppy, which was far from the type of wardrobe I had then.
However, as I learned to be more experimental with my wardrobe, I told myself that I didn’t have to play by the rules, that I could just make them up as I go along. Sure, oxfords are traditionally masculine, but that doesn’t mean the rest of my outfit has to follow in suit.
What I discovered about these shoes is that they work just as well with my clothes as ankle boots do. Also, their exterior somewhat resembles the toughness of moto boots, yet they’re more versatile than the latter. There’s more to the oxford shoe than what meets the eye.
If I haven’t convinced you to buy a pair yet, not a problem. I’ll give you a few outfit ideas to get you started.
1. High-waist skirts
When it comes to skirts, most people probably reach for their ballet flats, wedges, or sneakers before thinking of oxfords. Just as the moto boot looks unexpectedly chic when contrasted with a floral sundress, oxfords balance out the feminine nature of skirts. Picture these Lace-up slip-on flats with a striped long-sleeve crop top, paired with a high waist mini circle skirt, finished with a black fedora. Or perhaps you’d like to wear a loose tee tucked into a floral knee-length skater skirt to mix girly and boyish silhouettes and prints.
The only thing I would stay away from are longer midis and maxi skirts, considering the amount of skin peeking from both hems might look a little awkward.
Also, bodycon skirts don’t really match the aesthetic of oxfords.
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2. All-black ensembles
Do you wear too much black on a regular basis? Change things up in your dark wardrobe with these Lace-up leather flat shoes, which have enough personality to hold up its own in a single-toned outfit. It’s a new texture and style you can play with, and as we’ve learned in the past, it’s important that you include various textiles in the mix so that you don’t appear to be wearing a full bodysuit.
If you do decide to wear fitted black jeans, leggings or other pants with these, don’t be afraid to show off more than your ankles. You can cuff your jeans for the cropped look.
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3. Flowy dresses
With oxfords matching quite well with skirts, it’s no surprise that we included flowy dresses in this list. Because oxfords do give a sort of fall vibe, sundresses seem like a bit of a mismatch with the shoes. Sweater dresses, and generally frocks with sleeves are a safer choice. If you would like to wear your summery dresses, consider layering with a cardigan, then finish off the look with oxfords.
4. Tights, leggings, calf- and knee-high socks
Any time you find yourself wanting to wear leggings, socks or hosiery, these Asymmetrical oxford loafers are a good fit. Whether you’re wearing denim shorts and tights, a high waist skirt with rolled down socks, or a t-shirt jersey dress with knee-highs, oxfords add a bit of preppiness to your outfit, which almost make the whole ensemble cleaner or more composed than say, sneakers and sandals.
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5. Boyfriend jeans
You know what also looks great with these conventionally masculine shoes? A silhouette that was also originally intended for boys and men. Boyfriend jeans follow the aesthetic of the oxford shoe, but you can always stray from that direction by wearing a bodysuit, crop top, or an off-shoulder number. If you want to keep within that boyish outlook, consider wearing a white tee, boyfriend blazer with a pink scarf on top (for the contrast and pop of color, of course).
See? There’s so much you can do with oxfords! Buy a pair today, and tell us how you’d wear your shoes.
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