https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-oxfords-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 01 May 2026 04:57:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-oxfords-1#post-1379485 Mon, 20 Oct 2014 15:21:18 +0000 Carole 1379485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, love the oxfords, but your husband...now, he's a keeper! What a great guy...you did good! But back to the shoes, love the color and can see how these will become indispensable. They make everything look good! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-oxfords-1#post-1379368 Mon, 20 Oct 2014 12:07:22 +0000 Jjsloane 1379368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep that man - he knows his priorities! Love the shoes, they work great for you and look comfortable. I also prefer seeing more ankle with them like in 7.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-oxfords-1#post-1379364 Mon, 20 Oct 2014 12:03:29 +0000 Lynne 1379364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Worth the wait! &nbsp;They are fab, and FWIW, I prefer the jeans rolled. &nbsp;You have made some beautiful things, Sharan, and you have a great eye for what suits you. &nbsp;Your hubby deserves a special YLF award :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-oxfords-1#post-1367425 Thu, 02 Oct 2014 05:26:41 +0000 MsMary 1367425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the shoes, love the outfits, LOVE Mr. Firecracker for taking one for the team in such a chivalric manner!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-oxfords-1#post-1367421 Thu, 02 Oct 2014 05:18:42 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1367421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Aida</b>, yes, I'm glad I found a metallic, too! It makes them really versatile as well as fun.<br /><b>Jenava</b>, I'm glad! The wine shades are so pretty, and they'll be great with the colors you wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-oxfords-1#post-1367385 Thu, 02 Oct 2014 04:16:48 +0000 Aziraphale 1367385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great shoes! I love oxfords. I particularly like those with your pants rolled. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-oxfords-1#post-1367344 Thu, 02 Oct 2014 02:47:22 +0000 Jenava 1367344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely!&nbsp; I just got mine today in the two-tone burgundy and THEY ARE FAB!&nbsp; So, we are shoe twinsies! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-oxfords-1#post-1367278 Thu, 02 Oct 2014 00:37:44 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1367278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sharan it looks like all the searching was not in vain. &nbsp;The shoes look great and have an interesting texture. &nbsp;I think they work well with your style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-oxfords-1#post-1367268 Thu, 02 Oct 2014 00:16:34 +0000 Aida 1367268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yay the Naots look perfect for you! I'm glad you ended up with a metallic, I was pulling for that 0:} I'm sure you'll be able to work these into all kind of outfits. Am particularly fond of the second outfit, and both rolled/unrolled work for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-oxfords-1#post-1366973 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 14:32:32 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1366973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aw, thanks, Angie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-oxfords-1#post-1366971 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 14:31:07 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1366971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for your kind comments, everyone! I appreciate your sharing my excitement about finding just the right pair. These photos don't really do them justice, but there are more photos in their future, for sure. </p> <p>Glad to hear you I prefer the look of the rolled pants, too!<br /><b>Shevia</b>, you are right--I intended to roll both legs the same and then noticed they weren't, when I saw the photo. Ha ha! <br /><b>Claire</b>, thanks! I think Mary Ellen's were different, not the Paul Greens. I was admiring them but I don't know what brand they were. <br /><b>Christy</b>, I know what you mean about handmade items. It's the ultimate test--and compliment--if they come out looking store-bought, yet unique! A tall order, huh?<br /><b>Suz</b> and <b>Claire</b>, the Paul Greens are soooo nice. Either pair could have worked for me. My choice came down to the more casual vibe, a slight preference for the gray color of the Naots, which seems almost chameleon-like, and the fact that they have a touch of the metallic I'm so obsessed with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-oxfords-1#post-1366966 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 14:26:17 +0000 Angie 1366966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(You are a huggable, glam, arty cutie. End of story. xo).&nbsp;</p> <p>Yay. You found your oxfords, and they're fabulous. #4 and #7 are especially great. 11 out of 10.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-oxfords-1#post-1366953 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 14:06:38 +0000 christy 1366953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad you found the oxfords you've been looking for! They seem perfect for your style - and comfy to boot? Score! I love that story about your husband...I'm lucky enough to say that I *think* my husband would do the same! ;)&nbsp;</p> <p>I think the jeans look great rolled in #7. I'm loving the roll for this great fall weather we're having. It feels more breezy and lightens things up a bit before we head into the colder weather and everything will be covered up! I'm amazed at your sewing skills. I've tried my at knitting sweaters for myself, but they just never seem to work out quite right - always look to "home made" vs. "hand made" KWIM? Scarves and socks have made the cut though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-oxfords-1#post-1366826 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 04:31:42 +0000 Cerinda 1366826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look pretty darn cute; glad they fit. &nbsp;Love the print tunic. &nbsp;Another vote for the roll in #7. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-oxfords-1#post-1366766 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 02:44:27 +0000 Anonymous 1366766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love those oxfords. They look like they will play well with many of the outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-oxfords-1#post-1366761 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 02:39:09 +0000 Jaime 1366761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great choice and great DH! I love how they work with the color of the first tunic. I like the lower roll in #7 (you may not have meant them to be different - this happens to me all the time). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-oxfords-1#post-1366757 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 02:32:27 +0000 Suz 1366757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, those are perfect! (And so is Mr. Firecracker).&nbsp;</p> <p>They look almost like oxidizing copper with their green interior! &nbsp;No wonder they look so amazing with that absolutely drop dead gorgeous tunic in #1. WOW! What a beautiful fabric! You find the best patterns and colour combos. And know exactly what works best.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like the Paul Green ones, too, but these are extra special. Great score and good for you for maintaining PPP.&nbsp;</p> <p>Oh - I'd wear the jeans rolled, for sure! (In the right weather, obviously.)&nbsp;</p> <p>I personally might not wear them this way with a longer sweater, simply because of my own figure flattery hangups. (Short legged here). But the basic idea seems totally workable to me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-oxfords-1#post-1366747 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 02:23:25 +0000 Karie 1366747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous new shoes! I like the color. And the tops you made are spectacular! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-oxfords-1#post-1366718 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 01:53:12 +0000 Anonymous 1366718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! Glad you found them, and they just look like they're meant to be yours. That color is amazing.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-oxfords-1#post-1366685 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 01:10:57 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1366685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this color and gotta love DH for that one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-oxfords-1#post-1366684 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 01:08:45 +0000 CocoLion 1366684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great oxfords, it is immediately clear they are the ONES you've been missing all along. &nbsp;I like #7 rolled! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-oxfords-1#post-1366633 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 23:27:40 +0000 Staysfit 1366633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, the shoes are just excellent, and I'm glad you finally found a pair that you like. Your DH sounds like a lovely person, and it was so nice of him to help you out and he most definitely is a keeper. You are lucky to have him, and I'm sure you tell him that as well. I really love your outfits. My favorite is 7. I love the jeans rolled because it shows off your new shoes, and the entire look is perfect for you. The other looks are also fab as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-oxfords-1#post-1366631 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 23:24:52 +0000 Anonymous 1366631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Sharan, you got them! How sweet of your dear hubby. I remember you talking about these, and I think Angie's friend Mary Ellen had on the Paul Green ones. I need to try both of these on; I'm all for insane comfort!<br />Your outfits look great; I don't know how you did all you did this weekend and went to work on Sunday! You have amazing stamina&nbsp;<i>and</i> style! :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-oxfords-1#post-1366614 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 23:10:23 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1366614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I finally bought and kept a pair of oxfords--the Naot Kedma style in a color called "gray shimmer." The shimmer is very subtle, with a slightly gold tint, over a textured medium gray leather, kind of suede-like, but a little harder or rougher feeling. The Paul Green Addly style in truffle (a medium gray-brown, or taupe) was very tempting. But I was drawn to the more casual style of the Naots, and they are, to use one of Angie's terms, "insanely comfortable." </p> <p>A fun little story about picking up the new oxfords: When I got home from the marathon SSIF day on Saturday, absolutely exhausted, I had a phone message that the shoes were in (I had to special order them in this color). The store was closed by then. And I was working the next day. And heading to the SSIF cocktail shindig after that. But-- the shoe store closed an hour after the store where I work on Sunday, so it was, perhaps, physically possible to get there, though not especially practical. My DH arrived at home mid-day, after being out of town. When I got home from work, I told him I had gotten a call that my shoes were in. I had that look on my face, I know, a kind of lost puppy look, and I was about to explain the predicament of not having enough time to get them till Tuesday! Without a second's hesitation, he said, "Let's go get them!" So we did. He drove, so I could go get the shoes while he parked. Is he a keeper, or what?!</p> <p>I wore them to work on Monday and for a day off today.</p> <p>The outfits:<br />1-3 (for work): marbled print light sweater knit peasant tunic (made by me); charcoal ankle pants (Classiques Entier); gray shimmer oxfords (Naot, Kedma); black travel coat (Cole Haan); black satchel.<br />4-6 (for day off): gray scroll pattern burnout tee (made by me); gray and cream stripe ribbed cardigan with shawl collar (Eddie Bauer); dark wash skinnies (Lucky, Charlotte Rail); same oxfords, satchel, coat. <br />7: I tried the jeans rolled. What do you think? </p> <p>Thoughts and suggestions welcome! Thanks for looking! <br />And thanks everyone for your comments and ideas and help on previous threads re: the oxford search (<a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oxford-hunt-continued" rel="nofollow">most recent previous post</a> is here). </p>