Are these too menswear inspired?

marianna

I'm really drawn to menswear inspired oxfords (especially Anthropologie's) but those don't come in my size. Today I stumbled upon these at Nordstrom Rack. They're by Circa Joan & David (never heard of the brand). They have a nice metallic sheen to them, but I feel like they are *super* masculine anyway, especially in my large size (women's 12, which is a men's 10!)

What do you think?

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I like them in theory but I am not sure the style is right for me. Thoughts?

Edit: Just found a blog in which Angie mentions them: http://youlookfab.com/2008/11/.....ord-shoes/
Mine are the first pair on the second row.

16 years ago

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Latest reply was from chewyspaghetti

Sarah

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I think they're hot! Keep!

16 years ago

Maya

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I think I would need to see them in an outfit to really make a judgment. I like menswear looks contrasted with really girly feminine details.

16 years ago

Kyle

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Like Maya says, try them contrasted with a ruffly blouse or tiered skirt, for example. I also love the mix of masculine and feminine in a single outfit.

16 years ago

Anonymous

I also like them. I kind of prefer the oxfords with the wingtip detail, but if I ran across these at a good price I would definately consider them.

16 years ago

Oneirix

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I think they're a total keeper. With skinny pants you'd totally be channeling Annie Hall. Fabulous in my book. Or yeah, mix them with more feminine pieces! Either way they're such a quirky and stylish shoe.

16 years ago

Angie

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Fabulous! Let's see you wear a look.

16 years ago

RoseandJoan

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I really like these shoes, but my style contrasts to yours quite a bit. I'm picturing the shoes with jeans and your plaid ruffle top or your hounds tooth coat and definitely believe they will work.

16 years ago

Ele

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I love them! I don't think they'd always have to be worn with feminine looks, either (though I do love that look). I wear my brogues/jazz shoes with pretty much everything. Actually, a metallic pair is next on my list!

16 years ago

rute

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I'm not very found of it, but I think you can make it work keeping the rest of the outfit more feminine, maybe classic trousers and a silk blouse

16 years ago

Kristen

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I love that look; I've been on the hunt for a pair of flat oxfords myself. I have tons of heeled ones from last winter.

Circa by Joan and David is a very comfortable brand, I've found. Good quality too; I have some kitten-heeled pumps from 3-4 years ago that still hold up.

16 years ago

Alecia

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I think they're great. I've been looking since last year for some flat, ankle boots for winter. Haven't found a thing. So I'm beginning to think I may need some of these brogues myself. Metallic makes the idea even more fun!

I have boots my circa by joan and david. They're really comfy. And, going off this post but related to other discussions, they fit my 17ish inch calves.

16 years ago

marianna

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Yay! I really like them too but thought I might be out of my mind. I wish they were a different color or had a bit more feminine detailing, but for the rare size and price I think I'll settle. These were $35.00 at the Rack.

I found these which I like better but are more expensive so I don't think I'm going to buy them: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISA.....224wt_1040

16 years ago

chewyspaghetti

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I love them! I think you can totally rock this look. This is one of those items that I can't work into my wardrobe right now (maybe next fall), but I love on other people.

16 years ago

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