Buy or not?

elpgal

Old ladyish or passable? I am not particularly attached to them, so honest opinions please I picked them because they come in wide widths.

http://www.zappos.com/bass-chr.....bled-softy

15 years ago

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Kate

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my first impression is too old lady. sorry

15 years ago

taylor

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My daughter just picked out a pair of shoes quite similar...she will be 25 More oxford like, but very close...those could be hip and fun!!

15 years ago

puffenstuff

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These are supposed to be the "new" ballet flats. To me they have a school shoe kinda vibe about them, if you're not that attached to them I would say not.

15 years ago

wilson

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I've been seeing more and more of this exact kind of shoe lately and styled right I think it looks great, kind of 1940's sporty. I am presently keeping my eye out for a pair at the thrift stores to expirement with the look. What were you thinking of wearing them with?

15 years ago

wilson

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Additional: The Navajo Cognac seems to look more current to me. I could just be that its the color I've been seeing the fashion-forward gals wearing so my eye is more accustomed to it.

15 years ago

Angie

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It's all in the execution. Could be fab :0)

15 years ago

Scarlet

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I like this kind of shoe in general, but this one in particular veers a little too much into old lady territory. Something about the vamp or sole. I say keep looking for something similar. Or try it on--maybe I am wrong. Sometimes it's hard to tell from the shoe alone.

15 years ago

Katiepea

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I feel compelled to be honest here and say that this colour in combination with this particular style is just not doing it for me.

That said, IF you have the wardrobe where these shoes COULD slot in easily and add a cool retro/vintage edge, they could be worth it. If you have a more conservative style of dress, I say pass.

15 years ago

crwilson

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As most others mentioned, I think it will depend on how you style them. As for the item itself, they're just not my favorite. I don't love lace-up oxfords to begin with, and these do seem a bit old-ladyish.

15 years ago

April

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At first glance, given their color and shape, these do resemble the crepe-soled taupe oxfords that I see on every third old lady around here (see http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_1.....ckType=G16 ). I think you would have to be sure any outfit worn with them was ultra-fab in a hip, edgy way, since "classic" paired with these would run the risk of looking dowdy.

EG, remind me if hip and edgy is your usual style?

15 years ago

elpgal

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April, Far from it I would be exaggerating if I claimed I had much style at all.

I was hoping to wear them with walk shorts/tights sans socks to meet the closed shoe requirement at work.

15 years ago

Louise

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Will totally depend on how you style them. I think if paired with an A line skirt and blouse there will be an old lady vibe but something like skinnies and moto jacket could be a winner x

15 years ago

Carole

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I think they could look fab and stylish or old ladyish depending on what else you wear, if the rest of your outfit is hip and fun then they will look fab and stylish too! comfy too, and that can't be bad!

15 years ago

Isabel

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I totally agree that it is in the execution. It's like the Chanel-like jackets that Angie just wrote about : they can look really matronly or supercool. There seems to be no in-between.

For some reason, I picture Medusa in these and she ALWAYS looks cool.

15 years ago

lynne

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I'm a sucker for lace up oxfords. I'd wear 'em with skinny jeans though.

15 years ago

Lisa

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I like them, a spin on a ballet flat. Maybe get that style in a brighter color to tone down any potential dowdy-ness?

15 years ago

Mellllls

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hm, i agree that whether they work will depend on how you style them. i don't see them working with walkshorts as you suggested but maybe under bootcut jeans?

15 years ago

Refugee

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I love all the different oxfods this year. These are not my favorite. I say if you're not thrilled pass on them and keep looking since there are lots of options.

15 years ago

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