https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sweetening-a-pair-of-oxfords Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:18:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sweetening-a-pair-of-oxfords#post-1585526 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 01:49:57 +0000 catgirl 1585526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm more of an unsweetener, usually by ruining things with scuffing, ripping or spilling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sweetening-a-pair-of-oxfords#post-1585513 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 01:32:00 +0000 Beth Ann 1585513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep.&nbsp; I'd do that!&nbsp; I have changed buttons on a jacket recently, adding a stronger, more dramatic look.&nbsp; For me, it's the balance of sweetness with clean lines that I'm searching for. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sweetening-a-pair-of-oxfords#post-1585338 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 14:54:15 +0000 cjh 1585338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And I love my Born</p> <p>velvet laces! :-)</p> <p>I often "sweeten up" slacks, button shirts and cardigans with jewelry and either slip on flats or the oxfords with velvet laces. And my hair is short, so I always feel the need for lipstick and earrings.</p> <p>The organza laces are a great solution. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sweetening-a-pair-of-oxfords#post-1585167 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 00:58:57 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1585167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them! I don't know that I've done anything similar. I have a pair of Born oxfords that came with a second set of laces that were velvet ribbon. I tried them in the shoes but never wore them that way--just went back to the plain laces! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sweetening-a-pair-of-oxfords#post-1585096 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 21:19:25 +0000 Debora 1585096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brilliant! Love how the bows add a bit of softness and femininity. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sweetening-a-pair-of-oxfords#post-1585090 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 20:49:45 +0000 Nadya 1585090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hate blingy bits on my jeans, too! It's interesting what each of needs to feel balanced. I love my zippered and buckled moto boots, but my black leather jacket has delicate floral stitching. I wear a man's oversized watch, but wear it loose, like a bracelet.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sweetening-a-pair-of-oxfords#post-1585050 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 18:29:34 +0000 Laurinda 1585050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm the one who picks the blingy bits off my bluejeans' back pockets, but I liked this update to a pair of oxfords posted by Janice Riggs at The Vivienne Files: <a href="http://www.theviviennefiles.com/2015/11/a-couple-of-small-upgrades.html" rel="nofollow">A Couple of Small Upgrades...</a></p> <p> <i>Teeny little undrilled 2mm pearls that I FINALLY found available at </i><a href="http://www.ooakartistemporium.com/" rel="nofollow"><i>One of a Kind Artist Emporium</i></a><i>. Highly recommended!</i><br /><i><br /> </i><br /><i><br /> A tube of glue, and an hour later:</i> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sweetening-a-pair-of-oxfords#post-1584983 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 15:03:04 +0000 Colette 1584983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Changing the laces was a great idea. It's amazing how a small change can make such a big impact. The shoes are fab, BTW. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sweetening-a-pair-of-oxfords#post-1584969 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 14:48:19 +0000 Angie 1584969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun look. Dandy. Wave to Diana.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sweetening-a-pair-of-oxfords#post-1584968 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 14:47:40 +0000 abc 1584968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great idea and execution. That's why I haven't gotten any shoes like that. I prefer feminine feeling clothes and shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sweetening-a-pair-of-oxfords#post-1584964 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 14:46:08 +0000 anne 1584964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sweetening-a-pair-of-oxfords#post-1584843 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 05:38:38 +0000 Jeanie 1584843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great idea! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sweetening-a-pair-of-oxfords#post-1584767 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 02:25:24 +0000 Anonymous 1584767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your shoes are fabulous both ways!!!! &nbsp;What a great idea. &nbsp;I might try it too. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sweetening-a-pair-of-oxfords#post-1584766 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 02:21:44 +0000 Elly 1584766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a chronic unsweetener-- I'm just not that in love with anything you could describe as "fem" or sweet". Moto boots with skirts would be one example. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sweetening-a-pair-of-oxfords#post-1584753 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 01:29:30 +0000 always trying 1584753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great idea.&nbsp; With these laces they would even look cute wit a skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sweetening-a-pair-of-oxfords#post-1584748 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 01:23:05 +0000 Nadya 1584748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This week I appreciated the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-everyone-of-these-outfits">article</a> Sterling posted that mentioned "unsweetening femininity." But today, I decided I wanted to sweeten a pair of Oxfords to make them more my style. I bought these Stuart Weitzman Oxfords at the Nordstrom anniversary sale, but found them a bit too masculine with the wide legged slacks I've been wearing them with. So, I bought a pair of organza shoe laces from Etsy (for about $7 with shipping.) This little change makes them work better with my wardrobe and my style persona.&nbsp;</p> <p>Do you ever sweeten or unsweeten clothing to suit you?&nbsp; </p>