https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oxford-shoes-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:54:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oxford-shoes-1/page/2#post-2364511 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 23:39:07 +0000 Joyce 2364511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a few pairs with various soles and will not give them up; I think styling them is the key. Wore my Clegerie rafia white platform with the new Toast pants that Angie featured a few weeks back and they were great. I did not go to the heavy lug sole on any of them and when looking for new, resisted going down that road as I felt the "bus had left the terminal". I did go big into loafers but no lug soles, the last pair more like the original BASS. My hairdresser wears "dainty" derbies with dresses and pants all the time and she is in her 30's and very stylish. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oxford-shoes-1/page/2#post-2364472 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 20:33:52 +0000 Angie 2364472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd try they them with skirts and dresses too! And your favourite Cornejo pants :)</p> <p>I love oxfords. I wear these all the time with barrel legs and wide legs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oxford-shoes-1/page/2#post-2364181 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 21:49:57 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2364181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Yes, to trying them with the Maria Cornejo pants, like the stock photo. <br /></div><div>I like Suz's idea of wearing them with barrel-leg jeans. <br /></div><div>I have a pair of refined (or not chunky) loafers that I hadn't worn for ages, and just recently decided I like them with my not-skinny jeans: straight leg, barrel leg, or cropped wide leg. I think a non-chunky oxford would work the same way. <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oxford-shoes-1/page/2#post-2364163 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 16:12:58 +0000 Carol 2364163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those pants would be great--especially with your blue shoes. I could see it with a simple camisole or bodysuit.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oxford-shoes-1/page/2#post-2364161 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:11:30 +0000 Janet 2364161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carol, you’re right about the variety of ways they could be styled, depending on the whims of the wearer. </p> <p>I was thinking about them in the context of the Alison Bornstein “wrong shoe” theory. That might mean — for me — wearing them with something like my wide-legged pants, which usually beg for a chunkier shoe. For some people it may mean wearing them with shorts (not for me and my tree-trunk legs) or dresses (hmmm, maybe but might feel *too* wrong for me). It’s got to feel authentic! </p> <p>I looked back and the last time I posted about wearing them, it was the patterned Clergerie pair with my olive chinos and a simple shirt. Not bad, but not super inspiring — perhaps all the pieces together were a bit too classic. Maybe I should try them with something like my Maria Cornejo pants… I just realized that the stock photo has them styled that way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oxford-shoes-1#post-2364154 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 14:45:07 +0000 Carol 2364154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So...I'm quite better at doing my own thing than following trends, and these&nbsp; look good to me if you wear them right. I also bet, that max 1 or 2 years, they'll be more in style. If these are still in good shape, I would keep them.&nbsp;</p> <p>What I remember from the last time these were in, is that people were wearing them in a "loud" way--with linen vests, ditsy dresses, and porkpie hats. If you wore it in a quieter way, you could wear them right now, I'm sure. You know, neutral pants or jeans, simple shirts.</p> <p>But...if it were me, I might pair them with harem pants and a giant shirt. Like a Denise Cosby look. She would snatch those up.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oxford-shoes-1#post-2364139 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 07:08:11 +0000 Jenni NZ 2364139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay, sounds fun for a change anyway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oxford-shoes-1#post-2364069 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 11:35:37 +0000 Janet 2364069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are so fun, Jenni! Yes, I think maybe they’ve been more available in your part of the world, perhaps? I see zero in stores here, and just a few in online shopping. Nonetheless I’m going to bring mine out of the holding zone and play with them later this year when the weather cools. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oxford-shoes-1#post-2364067 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:44:19 +0000 Jenni NZ 2364067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My black Oxfords with the silver sparkles that I wore in my “favourite thing” posts get compliments all the time and were new in 2023?<br /> Not that I am at all trend-driven mind you… I love your teal ones! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oxford-shoes-1#post-2364045 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 01:54:36 +0000 whidbeygirl 2364045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this style! &nbsp;I have a couple pairs and wear them occasionally. My favorite pair is suede so I'm careful about the weather when I wear them. &nbsp; Loving the blue pair in your pix!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oxford-shoes-1#post-2364044 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 01:35:26 +0000 Cee 2364044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like ugg boots, but they really aren't workplace appropriate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oxford-shoes-1#post-2364031 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:19:16 +0000 Janet 2364031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like those, Donna! I hope they work out for you. </p> <p>I’m not really in the market for more, so I’ll resist the temptation, but I would love to wear the ones I have. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oxford-shoes-1#post-2364028 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 23:53:31 +0000 DonnaF 2364028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And this is the NAS oxford I just put in my Wish List, the major distinction being that it has a heel. I will only keep it (she vows) if it enables me to wear items that don't look good with my flatter more masculine oxfords. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oxford-shoes-1#post-2363950 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:22:28 +0000 DonnaF 2363950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My problem feet pretty much dictate my shoe choice, so the only shoes that work for me these days are oxfords/derbys. Clogs pinch by the end of the day. My right foot doesn't really bend, so flat super bendy thin soled shoes torture me. I will be wearing lug soles as long as I can source them. Unfortunately, mine at least are so clunky that they don't look to great with skirts and dresses. For that, I wear the black patent pointy toe shoes at the very end.</p> <p>But I love your shoes! And really, all the others that YLFers have posted here. Too bad I can't buy them off of everyone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oxford-shoes-1#post-2363908 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:48:08 +0000 Janet 2363908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carla, those sound like they would have been so nice for you! A shame the size wasn’t right. Second-hand footwear is tough — much of it seems too worn and has molded to the foot of the previous wearer, so a pristine pair is a find indeed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oxford-shoes-1#post-2363873 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 02:29:36 +0000 Carla 2363873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I found a gorgeous pair of perforated bone white oxfords in an antique store, but I don’t think they were true ‘antiques’. &nbsp;Like new condition. &nbsp;They would have come home with me, except they were one, possibly 2 sizes too small. &nbsp;</p> <div><br /></div><div>I don’t have any oxfords in my closet, but I like the style and have worn them in the past. &nbsp;</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oxford-shoes-1#post-2363861 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 22:13:45 +0000 Sal 2363861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you are right Bijou!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oxford-shoes-1#post-2363859 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 21:27:38 +0000 SW Ann 2363859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love oxfords.&nbsp; Just got rid of my one pair since they were completely and utterly worn out, including with a hole in them, but I did keep wearing them until last winter, when&nbsp; a long pant would obscure the wear.&nbsp; Would love more to be available this fall....hoping!@! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oxford-shoes-1#post-2363819 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 15:33:38 +0000 The Cat 2363819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I, too, miss oxfords. Have happy memories of pairs I wore many years ago. Would happily wear the ones you have shown here, Janet.</p> <p>Just a suggestion: If you colour match your oxfords to one or two other items in your outfit, this might help to make the outfit look cohesive and intended. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oxford-shoes-1#post-2363811 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:33:18 +0000 Janet 2363811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Part of why I’m saying these styles don’t seem trendy is because they have been largely absent for years at retail, except for a couple of specific designers who specialize in them (Office of Angela Scott comes to mind). At least this slim-soled version. Footwear is the area where I tend to be a bit more trend-driven, so I’m pretty conscious of this. </p> <p>Part of me thinks, if I come up with styling that feels right for me at this moment, I’ll wear them and feel ahead of the curve, LOL. I think that’s a good strategy for you with tunics too, Brooklyn! I need to take advantage of the era when shorter tops are trending since tunics are mostly awful on me.<br /> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oxford-shoes-1#post-2363810 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 11:45:38 +0000 Brooklyn 2363810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you still like them in principle, I would hang on to them. The fashion winds change eventually and they will have their moment again. And it could be you are just not in the mood for them now but they will feel fresh again after a little rest.</p> <p>I’ve recently started wearing tunics again. They are not on trend at all but suddenly I feel interested in them again after a long rest. I suspect their moment will come again too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oxford-shoes-1#post-2363805 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 06:09:14 +0000 Bijou 2363805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they will be back given the 1990's fashion moment. Elaine in Seinfeld wore these well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oxford-shoes-1#post-2363804 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 04:54:45 +0000 Suz 2363804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh -- how am I styling them to feel current? Well, I wear them with my barrel jeans, my Dries van Noten pants (which are actually from the 2013 season, but whatever!), with my oversized cropped denim jacket, with my asymmetrical skirt and/or "our" sarong shorts (long shorts!). I also wear with midi dresses, especially the white ones (which are a bit lower profile on the foot and look just a bit dressier than a sneaker, but not as refined as a "girly" flat.&nbsp; </p> <p></p> <p>I get a lot of compliments on the shoes, even from younger people. So maybe they are due for a big comeback! :)&nbsp; Cole Haan, here I come, if you can fix the fit on your leather shoes!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oxford-shoes-1#post-2363803 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 04:45:18 +0000 Suz 2363803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I wear them, regardless. I have one pair with a platform/ flatform sole and a couple that are flat and I wear them constantly. I prefer them to my sneakers, actually. But these are summer styles -- made of knit material.&nbsp;</p> <p>I tried to buy them in the leather and the fit was entirely different -- they did not stay on, despite being a tie-up style they were too wide at the heel. So I sent them back.&nbsp;</p> <p>I tend to think Irina is right -- lug soles are probably on their way out, though they will always have a place for more rugged outdoor wear.&nbsp;</p> <p>I would happily buy a leather pair of oxfords, with or without a slight platorm,&nbsp; if I could find one that fit. I like yours and think you were wise to hang onto them.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oxford-shoes-1#post-2363800 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 03:20:11 +0000 LJP 2363800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a pair of very traditional perforated leather oxfords in a metallic pewter which were pricey and of top quality ( for what I can afford) . Every time I looked at them last winter ( they seem to structured and crisp for summer wear ) I ended up putting them back . Just seemed a little out of step ( no pun intended ) . I agree with Irina that low profile sneakers are the thing now , but I’m not sure that same trend translates into a more formal shoe . Maybe it does - I live in the middle of the country so what do I know ? Lol. Now that I think about it , I can see a traditional oxford looking good with a looser longer lower rise pant or jean . Something that has a more relaxed feel …… Sort of that juxtaposition that Amy M likes ? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oxford-shoes-1#post-2363797 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:17:41 +0000 Jaime 2363797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been wondering when these are going to come back to the forefront too. I am confident they will, fwiw.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;(I feel like I have seen some on recent runway shows actually.)</p> <p> Meanwhile I am keeping mine, one of my favorite shoe styles, and do wear them occasionally in the cooler months. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oxford-shoes-1#post-2363790 Sat, 29 Jun 2024 21:23:38 +0000 Kate 2363790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love oxfords, and have many pairs. I still wear mine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oxford-shoes-1#post-2363785 Sat, 29 Jun 2024 19:36:15 +0000 Sal 2363785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would wear with full length wide leg pants or denim. Or a longer skirt.</p> <p>I am not fully subscribing but more refined footwear is trending here- low profile retro sneakers and ballet flats and minimal sandals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oxford-shoes-1#post-2363783 Sat, 29 Jun 2024 18:53:03 +0000 Irina 2363783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, lug sole will not make them trendy, rather the opposite. A new trend in sneakers is the low profile ones, retro looking. I hardly see lug soles on trendy people here. I love and wear my oxfords with cropped pants/jeans.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oxford-shoes-1#post-2363781 Sat, 29 Jun 2024 17:30:54 +0000 Janet 2363781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad I’m not alone! </p> <p>The Clergerie patterned ones and the teal suede Freda Salvador are so distinctive I don’t want to give them up, plus they are super well-made and were not cheap. </p> <p>The Anna Sui/Hush Puppies and Cole Haans are so comfortable I just can’t let go. They weren’t expensive and they’re 10+ years old, so not so precious, but I’m reluctant to let got of comfortable classic shoes that may come back around. </p> <p>This style was good for me when skinny and slim jeans were trending — I’d cuff or roll a little with bare ankles. Styles are different now — I’ll have to try them with socks and maybe some other pants or jeans. Everything more delicate on the foot now looks weird and off-balance now that I’m a larger size than I was back then, and I’ve gotten used to clompier footwear styles, which balance my thick legs better. LOL </p>