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Black & White Oxfords : To Buy or Not To Buy

Deborah

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Hi Girls,

Have been looking for black and white Oxfords for winter.

After much consideration I have decided the Doc Saras are not for me as much as I like them on others. I realised I wanted more black than white on the shoe.

So I found these online tonight and am hoping to try them on in store tomorrow.

I want these shoes to go with skinny and straight leg jeans, straight leg work pants and dresses and skirts (too much to ask??).
These appear to have a 1 inch heel which is good as I don't want a flat shoe.

What do you think? Are these worth following up.

Thanks xxx Deborah

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Fruitful

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These are gorgeous Deborah. Do post a pic!

Deborah

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Thanks Fruitful I will:). I'm thinking these would be a nice Mothers Day gift from Master Nine!!

Kristin L

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i think they'll look great with skinny and straight leg jeans!

Claudia

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Really nice. I also prefer the sleek profile on these, they will be able to go a bit dressier for you, too. I say "Buy."

Amy

(website)

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Two thumbs up!

velvetychocolate

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I really like these! They seem a bit more brogue-ish (is that the correct term?) than some of the other black and white oxfords I've seen, and I love the trim on these. Also like the heel a lot too. These are fab - and I hope you get them.

Louise

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These look great I like that they have a small heel x

sarah

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YES! They look more you than the Doc Sara's do, and I think they'll be very versatile. And of course black and white will be perfect for your wardrobe : )

Transcona Shannon

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Absolutely gorgeous Deborah!

anne

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Definitely worth following up!

Astrid

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They look great! I hope they'll work for you.

catgirl

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These are a wise choice! I didn't really think about the black/white ratio when I got the Saras, but that has definitely made them hard to style for me. These will be much more versatile for you.

ShibaNut

Where are these shoes from?

Sylvie

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Buy, buy, buy! Love them! I'm getting my own pair of black/white oxfords soon too and I'd love to have a fraternal oxford twin.

christy

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Love them and think they would be a great addition for you! Hope they work out.

Vicki

(website)

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I love these Oxfords and think they will meet all of your needs, with their classic look and color ratio!

Aida

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They look good Deborah! I think they could work with skirts/dresses, especially with the top being white (though it looks like maybe the tongue is black?) which would give you a falsely lower vamp.

Deborah

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Thank you for chiminging in here. I will call into the store after work and try them on. If they don't have them I will just order on line as they have a good return policy.

VC yes they are more like Brogues aren't they. I am not sure what the distinction is between brogues and oxfords?

Sarah and Una, thanks for the feedback, I do think these wil be more me thank the Doc Sara's - as much as I adore them. Una I remembered your comments on the challenges of styling the Docs and really took that on board in my decision making.

I will let you know how I go. Thanks for your encouragement.. and enabling xxx

Meredith1953

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Beautiful! Are they Jeffrey Campbells?

Deborah

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Shibanut, sorry I didn't answer your question:( And Meredith, they are actually Rivers Shoes. I think Rivers is only available in Australia. They produce quite reasonable footwear and I live near one of their clearance outlets

Jonesy

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These look fab to me! I love the mostly-black look of them, and what a versatile heel height!

Anonymous

I like the way you really thought this out, Deborah. I think they will fit the bill for you perfectly. That one-inch heel is going to be so versatile for whatever you want to wear them with. I hope they're as comfortable as they are good-looking!

Deborah

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Looks like they are old stock! None in store so have just ordered on line. SA says they have the Riversoft sole so should be very comfy. I can return to them to my local store however if the are not ok. Now I must go and tell Master 9 he has a Mothers Day gift for me he he.

CocoLion

(website)

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These are really clever oxfords. The way they are designed, the black creates the look of a low vamp shoe such as a pump. This could be leg lengthening compared to saddle shoe type oxfords. Thus they stand a good chance of working with knee-length or shorter skirts and dresses.

Anonymous

Buy! They look perfect for your needs. The bit of heel will make them easier to style than flat oxfords .