https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-these-oxfords Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 16 May 2026 05:56:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-these-oxfords#post-1816489 Sun, 18 Jun 2017 20:50:25 +0000 Echo 1816489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love the style, and I think they look great on you. However, I also don't think you should second-guess yourself when you had already decided to return. If YOU don't love them, then nothing anyone here thinks will matter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-these-oxfords#post-1816444 Sun, 18 Jun 2017 15:22:46 +0000 Sara L. 1816444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like them but I'm worried about the comfort factor. The style is a bit unusual and looks more feminine than a traditional oxford. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-these-oxfords#post-1816291 Sat, 17 Jun 2017 15:23:41 +0000 Anonymous 1816291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Correcting my previous post..IF they could be had in the right size and perfect condition, AND they're still available, paying full price would be difficult to resist. Otherwise return but keep looking because they look great on you.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-these-oxfords#post-1816286 Sat, 17 Jun 2017 15:09:17 +0000 harmonica 1816286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Skylurker said. I love the look, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-these-oxfords#post-1816264 Sat, 17 Jun 2017 14:19:16 +0000 jill58 1816264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you use a shoe stretcher on them? I love them but you definitely don't want uncomfortable shoes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-these-oxfords#post-1816246 Sat, 17 Jun 2017 13:49:38 +0000 Suz 1816246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Skylurker said. I love the look, but.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-these-oxfords#post-1816243 Sat, 17 Jun 2017 13:36:14 +0000 Janet 1816243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the look of them, but if they are not comfortable, I'd return. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-these-oxfords#post-1816234 Sat, 17 Jun 2017 13:12:11 +0000 Amy Isabella 1816234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you should return them because (1) they're uncomfortable and (2) irrespective of whether or not it's visible, you know the damage is there are unhappy with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-these-oxfords#post-1816167 Sat, 17 Jun 2017 04:29:14 +0000 Anonymous 1816167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the look of them but don't keep them if they are at all uncomfortable or you have doubts about wearing them for any reason. For me Stuart Weitzman shoes never have relaxed and become comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-these-oxfords#post-1816155 Sat, 17 Jun 2017 04:04:32 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1816155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the look of them! They are pretty on your feet, and the feminine touch to the menswear style appeals to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-these-oxfords#post-1816099 Sat, 17 Jun 2017 01:34:54 +0000 Jenava 1816099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unfortunately, since they are a sale item, they are sold out in this size, so I wouldn't be able to return them for an undamaged pair. &nbsp;It's just a little bit of the detail is broken up near the top of the opening. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-these-oxfords#post-1816097 Sat, 17 Jun 2017 01:27:35 +0000 Momo 1816097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are great shoes but a no go if they pinch ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-these-oxfords#post-1816089 Sat, 17 Jun 2017 00:37:14 +0000 Anonymous 1816089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them so much I'd return them and get the undamaged ones in the right size. They look great on you, and are a style that's just unusual enough to have long wearing potential.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-these-oxfords#post-1816082 Sat, 17 Jun 2017 00:05:22 +0000 annagybe 1816082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like them. But like others I'm worried about the pinching. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-these-oxfords#post-1816061 Fri, 16 Jun 2017 22:06:11 +0000 Jenni NZ 1816061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't see any damage? But I think they will not be comfy enough. They look tight on your feet even in these photos, and wait until your feet swell from walking about if it's hot. So I am thinking return. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-these-oxfords#post-1816059 Fri, 16 Jun 2017 21:48:22 +0000 anchie 1816059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just from the way how you described them, thay a definite return. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-these-oxfords#post-1816056 Fri, 16 Jun 2017 21:36:28 +0000 lozz_oz 1816056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the look of them - but then again I'm a sucker for a brogue! Try walking around the house in them, use the product Angie recommends (I think it's called Glide).<br /> They can be styled with pants, dresses, anything really. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-these-oxfords#post-1816053 Fri, 16 Jun 2017 21:31:03 +0000 tulle 1816053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenava, I do think they look good;&nbsp; I have a soft spot for ghillies! If you can solve the pinch problem (Angie has a bunch of ways listed in archived posts, though super-shiny leather can be tough to stretch) I think you'll enjoy them.&nbsp; The contrasting stitching can easily be made to disappear&nbsp; with a fine-tip black Sharpie marker. My advice would be to put on some thin socks and wear the shoes around the house until you get more comfortable with both the look and the feel of them.&nbsp; Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-these-oxfords#post-1815995 Fri, 16 Jun 2017 18:46:18 +0000 Jenava 1815995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thanks, this is helpful! &nbsp;I wasn't sure if they *looked* good. &nbsp;I couldn't decide if I really even liked the look; the white stitching threw me for a loop. &nbsp;This feedback tells me I should wear them around the house for a bit and then decide. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-these-oxfords#post-1815994 Fri, 16 Jun 2017 18:45:08 +0000 Jenava 1815994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are polished leather, not patent, BTW. &nbsp;I don't buy patent shoes much any more because I find them very uncomfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-these-oxfords#post-1815991 Fri, 16 Jun 2017 18:25:21 +0000 Kate 1815991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them, but the pinching tells me they should go back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-these-oxfords#post-1815990 Fri, 16 Jun 2017 18:24:02 +0000 LaPed 1815990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hah, I *just* decided to cull a pair of patent oxfords that I haven't worn in years because they always give me blisters and never softened up. Lesson learned. Patent leather is unforgiving!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-these-oxfords#post-1815988 Fri, 16 Jun 2017 18:20:16 +0000 Diana 1815988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They're cute but I agree with the others that it sounds like they're not comfortable enough. I've also found that patent doesn't soften. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-these-oxfords#post-1815977 Fri, 16 Jun 2017 17:47:08 +0000 JAileen 1815977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To me, they look like the ghillies men wear with kilts, which I think are cute. However, if they're not comfortable, I wouldn't keep them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-these-oxfords#post-1815975 Fri, 16 Jun 2017 17:43:52 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1815975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If they never stretch or ease up, then you haven't saved any money at all, you've sunk it. &nbsp; </p> <p>And you say,<i> "I'm leaning towards returning them, have them all boxed up, in fact. But thought I'd throw it up here to get some reactions to the look"</i></p> <p>I vote return. &nbsp; Don't talk yourself into something that doesn't fit well or bothers you about damage, or isn't the style you imagine, just because it's a name brand. &nbsp; &nbsp; Return 'em. &nbsp; There are other shoes out there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-these-oxfords#post-1815973 Fri, 16 Jun 2017 17:34:07 +0000 skylurker 1815973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, three reasons to return shoes are two reasons too many...out they should go.<br /> Seriously, though, they look damned good with cropped pants, but they also look like shoes that would be painful to wear sockless : closed shoes in patent leather (in my experience, no softening happens to patent leather). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-these-oxfords#post-1815969 Fri, 16 Jun 2017 17:12:15 +0000 Dianna 1815969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are great and I think they would work perfectly with dresses. The comfort issue is another story. If they could be broken in, it would be great because they are really pretty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-these-oxfords#post-1815968 Fri, 16 Jun 2017 16:56:33 +0000 Anonymous 1815968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a sucker for oxfords.&nbsp; I think they look great on your feet, but I also worry about pain.&nbsp; If they hurt, perhaps they should be returned.&nbsp; I no longer believe "they will loosen up with wear" any more.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-these-oxfords#post-1815963 Fri, 16 Jun 2017 16:44:49 +0000 Jenava 1815963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have an old pair of Frye oxfords but they don't get worn often because the toes are very round/bulbous and I have a hard time styling them. &nbsp;I wanted a pair that I could wear with a dress. &nbsp; I got these on sale; first of all, they seem slightly damaged; second, they pinch a little when I wear them without tights which I mostly would do. &nbsp;Third, I'm not sure I like how they look; the contrast stitching makes them less dressy than I expected. &nbsp;I'm leaning towards returning them, have them all boxed up, in fact. &nbsp;But thought I'd throw it up here to get some reactions to the look. &nbsp;Am i throwing the baby out with the bathwater? &nbsp;I suspect they'll break in (they are Stuart Weitzman) and the pinching will ease. &nbsp;I don't love that one of them appears damaged but I also realize I got them on 60% off sale and the damage isn't noticeable. </p>