https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-shoes-work Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 09 May 2026 15:57:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-shoes-work#post-917946 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:04:42 +0000 Jules 917946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie, and that did seem to be the consensus! I'm not going with the navy ones, probably holding out for sandal weather at this point. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-shoes-work#post-917933 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:58:51 +0000 Angie 917933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Jules, I haven't read the comments, but I need to suggest that lighter oxfords might make you feel happier when you pair them with skirts and dresses. <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-shoes-work#post-917931 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:56:56 +0000 Jules 917931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Forgot to mention Suz, that there is a Cole Haan store on Bloor now. If I make it there and they have no oxfords either, we will know the truth! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-shoes-work#post-917923 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:52:51 +0000 Suz 917923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love those SE shoes. And I think you're right. It's a conspiracy. Why, I wonder? What have Canadian buyers got against this shoe? Clearly they do not believe it will sell in our climate, and perhaps they are right. Many years I do go straight from boots to sandals. And I guess most women who work in offices wear pumps, if they have to wear an actual shoe. Hmmm.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-shoes-work#post-917920 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:50:48 +0000 Jules 917920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're the second person to mention Clarks so I took a look at their Canadian website - not a single pair of oxfords! Suz, I think we can safely conclude there is in fact an anti-Oxford conspiracy in Canada!<br /> Meanwhile I found these, which I probably can't get here either. Must stop browsing shoes online - it only leads to frustration.<br /> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/sam-edelman-jerome-blue-powder" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/sam-edel.....lue-powder</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-shoes-work#post-917280 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:26:07 +0000 Anonymous 917280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi Jules, I just wanted to chime in and say I'm 49 soon and I am definitely going to try my new oxfords with a dress. I have these already :<a href="http://www.clarks.co.uk/p/20353815" rel="nofollow">http://www.clarks.co.uk/p/20353815</a><br />&nbsp;and i am considering these : <a href="http://www.clarks.co.uk/p/20349192" rel="nofollow">http://www.clarks.co.uk/p/20349192</a>&nbsp;and these :<a href="http://www.sarenza.co.uk/jeffrey-campbell-miller-s769272-p0000034594" rel="nofollow">http://www.sarenza.co.uk/jeffr.....0000034594</a><br />I probably wiil wear a slightly A line dress though, not a full one and the hem will be just at the top of my knee. Good luck with your hunt. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-shoes-work#post-917273 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:26:13 +0000 Jules 917273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't really wear ballet flats for a walking day either - I mean, they won't cause me to twist my ankle like many heels, but my calf and foot cramp up terribly trying to keep the damn things on. And I only really like the look with certain pants.<br /> I like the light colour Talias. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-shoes-work#post-917062 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:20:51 +0000 Suz 917062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I hear you on ballet flats. They're useless in a spring like our current spring. (I can't wear them personally anyway, but that's a different issue).&nbsp;<br /><br />A low, wide wedge with a closed toe sounds a lot like the <a rel="nofollow">Cole Haan Talia&nbsp;</a>. I know you wouldn't want to get it from Nordstrom, but that's the idea, anyway. This shoes gets tons of positive recommendations for comfort.&nbsp;<br /><br />But that may feel too "polished" or feminine...not sure, because the dresses are feminine looking.&nbsp;<br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-shoes-work#post-917053 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:10:30 +0000 Jules 917053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, thank your chiming. The info about heel height with the picture is especially helpful as I have admired your bootie/skirt looks - but I can't do 3 inches.<br /> I don't see women wearing oxfords around Bay St where I work either, I suspect I would if I went for a walk on Queen West. I have found them in a few stores but not the big chains. I tried some "refined" Softino ones, what I call dainty, I really prefer a chunkier shoe to balance my body. I would love to bring multiple pairs home and try out looks but I'm oddly uncomfortable returning footwear - and I wonder if we will have our usual sudden weather change before I manage all that.</p> <p>unfrumped, I agree dresses and oxfords is probably a young look. I am 39, look it, and am aiming for age-appropriate. In fact I just got a promotion which is why I am trying to get out of my jeans uniform. But I am pretty sure the dark oxfords are not going to be the solution. I just really wanted a flat or low-heel shoe that is warmer/ more supportive than ballet flats, which I don't find super flattering with dresses either. I may have to look for a low, wide wedge heel with closed toe. Sigh. Sounds like a collection of compromises. </p> <p>I do also appreciate all the pro comments and alternate suggestions too. If I were *in love with* the $200 oxfords I would go for it but I'm not. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-shoes-work#post-916452 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:09:58 +0000 Suz 916452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I meant to comment on this yesterday, Jules, and got pulled away before I'd had time to fully consider the photos.&nbsp;<br /><br />I love the dresses -- they're all super!! A nice variety and very fresh.&nbsp;<br /><br />I also understand the fear of oxfords...personally, I love them, yet I worry about the "stumpifying" effect with a dress. Also,&nbsp;I don't know about you, but I don't see anybody around me IRL wearing them. And no wonder, because I only found ONE pair in brick and mortar stores in K'town. One.&nbsp;<br /><br />So...I do have to agree that if you are worried about it, paradoxically, a lighter shoe is more likely to be the way to go. It will not have the leg shortening effect and it will seem more spring-like. Is it possible for you to try some on for comparison? Looking at yourself in a full length mirror and taking pics wearing both dark and light will really give you information.&nbsp;<br /><br />Re the booties, I agree with Sarah that if oxfords are a stretch for you, the booties will be more difficult. I steeled myself to wear taupe booties with a skirt last summer, but it was tough, and I still hesitate a bit. I have done it (and done it, even with darker brown and black booties -- gasp!) but I do feel a bit out of my own comfort zone when I do. The booties I am wearing have a V in front which elongates, and a 3 inch heel, which also helps. If that tells you anything.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-shoes-work#post-916413 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:38:40 +0000 rute 916413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the idea of metallic or nude oxfords, the looks you posted are so feminine and I feel it would look better.<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-shoes-work#post-916385 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:18:55 +0000 Sarah S 916385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Looking forward to seeing the photos, Jules.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-shoes-work#post-916327 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:41:27 +0000 Jules 916327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Day Vies I think you are right about the last one - I threw it in because it's my newest purchase but I really bought it to wear in high summer with sandals and I'm happy with my options there.<br /><br />Thank you everyone for your thoughts, they are all appreciated. I think I am getting cold feet (har) about the navy oxfords. I do have some navy flats so I&nbsp;will try some of these dresses with them and nude hose at home and see what I think. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-shoes-work#post-915766 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:13:18 +0000 Day Vies 915766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Dresses 2, 3 and 4 work well -- I think the skirt on 4 might be too full for the oxford IMHO.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-shoes-work#post-915763 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:11:05 +0000 Caro in Oz 915763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the idea of a metallic or nude shoe with your dresses. My advice is go for it:):) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-shoes-work#post-915686 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:59:51 +0000 unfrumped 915686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Of course you can do it. However,&nbsp;&nbsp; I have not had luck with dresses&nbsp; &nbsp;with the dark oxford&nbsp;with a &nbsp;relatively high vamp. I can't get my head around the look. I do like it more on "young folk" who seem to carry it off better, in part because they can wear shorter skirt lengths. I am still looking for a more refined oxford with a lower vamp, and&nbsp; &nbsp;a lighter color, &nbsp;in order to work with dresses or skirts, and may decide to skip&nbsp;altogether.&nbsp;However, I agree that the white sole and light stitching may do the trick. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-shoes-work#post-915639 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:15:27 +0000 Sarah S 915639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If wearing oxfords is a brave thing to consider I'd leave the booties. Search google images for Sam Edelman pettys and you'll notice they are mostly pictured with skinny cuffed jeans or shorts. I think that is because they are high vamp and have a tendency to shorten the lower leg. My calves are short compared to my thighs so I have to be careful of that effect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-shoes-work#post-915638 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:11:14 +0000 Liz A. 915638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ How do you feel about the lighter blue oxfords that you linked? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-shoes-work#post-915636 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:04:08 +0000 Sarah S 915636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good to hear. Best of luck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-shoes-work#post-915635 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:03:31 +0000 Jules 915635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have another question... would the dresses work with low-heeled booties like the Sam Edelman Pettys, if I can find them in the new spring colours?<br />I am trying to avoid narrow/high heels because I have a wobbly ankle prone to twisting. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-shoes-work#post-915631 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:55:58 +0000 Jules 915631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like those Clarks too, I will have to see if we have them in Canada. We have most of the international brands but often limited selection thereof. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-shoes-work#post-915627 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:53:51 +0000 Sarah S 915627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just saw your last post that came in while I was composing (and putting kids to bed at the same time) ... I think you should go with your first choice even though they are dark. I would wear them with dresses in a heartbeat! Don't stretch yourself with light colour if oxfords are enough of a jump. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-shoes-work#post-915620 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:48:33 +0000 Sarah S 915620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I definitely think these shoes work with these dresses, as long as you like the clumpy-shoe-with-delicate-dress look, which I do. It absolutely works. And the white sole lightens them up just a tad which is so good in spring. </p> <p>Inge has a great suggestion about colour. I've been looking at these. Don't know if you have access to them where you are. Love the colour and I think they might work more like a nude shoe but still have the clomp factor.</p> <p><a href="http://clarks.ie/products/womens/womens-casual-shoes/hamble-oak-mushroom-leather" rel="nofollow">http://clarks.ie/products/wome.....om-leather</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-shoes-work#post-915605 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:27:36 +0000 Jules 915605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you both :)They are indeed suede. I had to admit oxfords are a bit of&nbsp;a stretch for me and tan/beige or metallic footwear are both a bit out of my comfort zone! Really, any light coloured footwear other than colourful summer sandals! But I do see what you mean. I do like the metallic ones at the same store and they are more summery.... just not sure I can go there although I love the look on others.<br /><a href="http://www.johnstonmurphy.com/category_listing.aspx?c=2028" rel="nofollow">http://www.johnstonmurphy.com/.....spx?c=2028</a><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-shoes-work#post-915572 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:01:02 +0000 Inge 915572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Beautiful dresses, Jules, and I absolutely think the nude hose will work. I'm a little worried these specific oxfords might look a bit "heavy" with the frocks because of the dark blue colour, style and the suede (?) fabric. Maybe a slightly more refined style in a lighter colour (tan, taupe, silver or gold&nbsp;metallic) would be easier to achieve the transitional Spring looks you are after?&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-shoes-work#post-915527 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:29:06 +0000 rachylou 915527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Easily in my book!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-shoes-work#post-915382 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:49:52 +0000 Jules 915382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Trying to put together everything I think I've learned on ylf and just&nbsp;not sure&nbsp;:)<br />I want some transitional shoes, so I can start wearing all the great spring/summer stuff I have been collecting since February. It's still quite cool here so I can't do sandals. Can I do these oxfords, with nude hose and these skirts/dresses? <br />The first two from LE I think will work, the second two are more outliers: the shift dress which is in another&nbsp;print shown only in swatch, also blue and white, and the retro wrap dress - mine is in&nbsp;a more subdued sage/cream print that I think is less retro/cutesy (much as I love cherry prints!). I think the colours work, it's the cuts - &nbsp;and the nude hose -&nbsp;I'm wondering about.<br />Thanks so much for any input... I am pressed for time and&nbsp;the selection of transitional shoes is limited in Toronto.