WIW: Dress with Oxfords - YouLookFab Forum

Thankfully the trend towards comfortable and lower heeled footwear has coincided with my physical need for exactly that. Angie's tutelage on how to make comfy shoes/boots fashionable has been so incredibly helpful, not to mention the great picks she keeps finding for us.

So today's outfit is my take on Angie's post yesterday on how to wear dresses with flats - oxfords to be particular.

I started the outfit with my blue EF drape front dress and topped that with my CM floral moto. To pull out the cream tones in the jacket, I chose my cream laser cut not-quite-flat oxfords as my footwear. Pre YLF there is no way I would have chosen anything but high heeled pumps to wear with a dress. Well those days are GONE - not just because heels and I are no longer friends, but because I enjoy the freedom of choice that fashion now allows us.

To further play up the cream tone, I went with my large cream handbag and for accessories, chose my taupe/silver wrap watch, silver wedding band and black/white specs.

I feel stylish and oh so comfortable. Once upon a time, I would not have believed that those two things could be experienced at the same time.

What do you think? Does this work? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.

Jacket: Club Monaco
Dress: Eileen Fisher (eBay)
Shoes: Dolce Vita
Handbag: Danier Leather
Watch: Fossil (eBay)

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10 years ago

Quietgirl

Veteran

Yes, how stylish you look! How do Club Monaco clothes run size wise? Do you buy online?

Jaime

(website)

I love these oxfords with these and dare say they are more stylish than a high heel pump! Yay comfortable fashion!

Eliza

Doesn't that work perfectly! Love the look and the light shoes do help with the high vamp. Big oxford fan here. That dress is magic and works with the topper.

Tanya

You look stunning Shannon! It all works beautifully together and looks oh-so-stylish.

amiable

This is why I need light colored oxfords

Anonymous

I need some too . Isn't this so much more stylish and funky than a pair of black pumps? Of course there is a time and place for those too, but this outfit is great! Love the CM jacket:)

Suz

Absolutely! You look stunning, Shannon. Those oxfords were another good purchase. I wish I had got some myself. The little heel makes them versatile.

I agree with you that the tapered hem makes this look so much more wearable. I am not sure if it is true for everyone but it is definitely true for me with my body type.

Neel

You look super chic in the dress and oxfords combo. Love how the entire outfit is lightened by the shoes gorgeous! Guess what I am wearing today

Robidi

Active Member

Absolutely love these oxfords! You look fab

Those oxfords are darling and they look amazing with that outfit!

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Killer, you stylishly comfortable creature. xo

Sara L.

Love it! The color of the oxfords really helps them look good with a dress since they are close to your skin tone. I also like that floral jacket.

Transcona Shannon

quietgirl - I find CM runs small. I always have to go up a size to fit their garments and as an apple, I am often sized out of their clothing. I bought this jacket last year in store.

I do think the fact that these loafers are light colored helps to take away any "heaviness" that loafers could have with a dress - if that makes any sense.

Suz - you are so right that these were an excellent purchase. These shoes were probably one of the most difficult pairs to break in but once they softened up, they have been ridiculously comfortable ever since. And yes - the tapered hem makes ALL the difference - for me anyway.

Thanks all for the kind words. I actually had a lady in the coffee line this morning comment on my shoes and say she never would have thought to wear that type of shoe with a dress but has to try it now. Ahhhhh...the power of the YLF influence

Deborah

Shannon, how fab that you inspired that lady:). This is a stunning combo. The dress/oxford combo is one I have only cautiously tried but I do love it, and you are inspiring me,, so I am going to have to think more on it. The jacket with the dress looks awesome too. How good are those dresses!

Really, really, like this combo on you! I think flat oxfords will forever be on my radar now. Your jacket is stunning!

Von

I love it! I will most likely try to dupe this look in cognac when it gets cooler here. Pairing it with a nice bag makes a difference!

Joy

Love this. YLF! I'm taking notes.

Parsley

Those oxfords are just so fab on you, Shannon! They make your whole outfit look extra stylish.
You are making me want a pair of light colored oxfords so much!

jackiec

Those oxfords really change the vibe of the outfit and it sure looks fab!

JAileen

How nice is it that stylish and comfortable are the same? Great outfit!

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