https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-smart-casual-looks-with-an-oxford-button-down Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:05:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-smart-casual-looks-with-an-oxford-button-down#post-116067 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 06:14:08 +0000 Kathleen 116067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome! I LOVE the second outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-smart-casual-looks-with-an-oxford-button-down#post-116035 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 02:21:39 +0000 Kristine 116035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They're both really nice outfits and definitely evoke quiet sophistication. They even have a slight rugged feel, kind of Ralph Lauren. Very pretty! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-smart-casual-looks-with-an-oxford-button-down#post-116018 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:16:36 +0000 kaykay 116018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all the oufits you look well put together</p> <p>Thanks<br /> kk </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-smart-casual-looks-with-an-oxford-button-down#post-115181 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 07:07:47 +0000 AJ 115181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, you all are just so kind and sweet!!</p> <p>Jenny - It's always a pleasant surprise to find little gems in unlikely places! So I'm always keeping a lookout wherever I go. I once found a really cute summer skirt for $2 at a sporting goods store!<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearabouts_town/3597608850/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/w.....597608850/</a> (Ack! Ignore the shiny face!)<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearabouts_town/3783430813/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/w.....783430813/</a> (Remix of same skirt.)</p> <p>Jean Gray - Thanks for taking the time to comment! That Shade blog has me thinking of other possibilities!!</p> <p>Tanya - By all means, copy away! I copied Rachel Bilson! </p> <p>If anyone is inspired with their own button down version, please post. I would love to see them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-smart-casual-looks-with-an-oxford-button-down#post-115118 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:05:59 +0000 Tanya 115118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, both outfits look great AJ! I think I am going to copy the first one if you don't mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-smart-casual-looks-with-an-oxford-button-down#post-115116 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:02:13 +0000 Jean Gray 115116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, I had to log BACK in just to say I LOVE your style! Between your pics and Bella's link I am INSPIRED! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-smart-casual-looks-with-an-oxford-button-down#post-115088 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:26:02 +0000 JennyK (NC) 115088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great looks, both of them! One of the things I like about your outfit pics is how much attention you give to the details. Every little thing is just right - like your shirt sleeves cuffed over the cardigan sleeves.</p> <p>Well I'm just embarrassed at how I gush over all of your WiW posts! I'm really impressed with how upscale those outfits look, using items from Sam's Club, Walmart, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-smart-casual-looks-with-an-oxford-button-down#post-115064 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:05:05 +0000 AJ 115064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much for the lovely comments everyone!</p> <p>Angie - Thanks for the length info. I need to add jeans to my shopping list! Should I even consider medium wash or is dark wash the only way to go?</p> <p>Bella - Love the ideas from the Shade blog! Thanks for sharing that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-smart-casual-looks-with-an-oxford-button-down#post-115058 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:55:20 +0000 Anonymous 115058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Darling and sophisticated! So inspiring. I want an oxford shirt to play with. Thank you for sharing your great outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-smart-casual-looks-with-an-oxford-button-down#post-115051 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:43:15 +0000 medusa 115051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful! I like both looks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-smart-casual-looks-with-an-oxford-button-down#post-115042 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:21:23 +0000 bella 115042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute looks! Did you see this?<br /> <a href="http://blog.shadeclothing.com/2009/10/7-daysone-shirt.html" rel="nofollow">http://blog.shadeclothing.com/.....shirt.html</a><br /> More inspiration for your oxford shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-smart-casual-looks-with-an-oxford-button-down#post-115033 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:44:48 +0000 Adrienne 115033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the looks. Im going to try them. Thanks for sharing your ideas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-smart-casual-looks-with-an-oxford-button-down#post-115030 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:37:37 +0000 Angie 115030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No more than a quarter inch off the floor for boot cuts and wide legs, AJ. Skimming the surface of the ground is also good :0)</p> <p>Skinnies and straight legs are a different story. Those you have to wear shorter because of the tapered leg. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-smart-casual-looks-with-an-oxford-button-down#post-115027 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:25:04 +0000 AJ 115027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - Few inches? I didn't realize they were that short! Ack! So should the back of the pant touch the floor? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-smart-casual-looks-with-an-oxford-button-down#post-115012 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:58:32 +0000 Angie 115012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous outfits! Sophisticated indeed. Now all you need is a few inches of length on your jeans and you'd look KILLER. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-smart-casual-looks-with-an-oxford-button-down#post-114988 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:46:23 +0000 MNsara 114988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Two great looks! I like the use of the shawl as an interesting layer.</p> <p>I have never figured out what to do with button down shirts, so thank you for the visuals. I'm motivated to try again. . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-smart-casual-looks-with-an-oxford-button-down#post-114957 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:03:47 +0000 kimlee 114957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love both looks. I had never thought to use an oxford button down as part of a smart casual outfit -- you've inspired me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-smart-casual-looks-with-an-oxford-button-down#post-114889 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:15:53 +0000 AJ 114889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The recent thread about business casual got me thinking about how I dress. I guess I would fall in the smart casual look for everyday and business casual for church/parties. Since I started to take photos of my outfits back in May I've noticed that I do like a sense of looking pulled together even in my casual wear. I call my sense of style a "quiet sophistication."</p> <p>What's the next level above business casual?</p> <p>Here's two looks with an oxford button down:</p> <p>This was inspired by a celebrity photo.<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearabouts_town/4247392718/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/w.....247392718/</a></p> <p>This was inspired by a recently thrifted bag.<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearabouts_town/4250501772/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/w.....250501772/</a></p> <p>Do you have your own name/image for how you dress overall no matter the level of formality? </p>