With what to wear Oxford

Oxford is a classic men's shoes. Their predecessors were half boots, worn by students at Oxford University in the early 19th century. A distinctive feature of Oxford - closed lacing, where the cuff (the front part of the boot) is sewn over the briers (sides tied with a lace). The thongs are attached to the front of the shoe by the letter V and are closed over the sewn on the bottom tongue.

Before men, there is no question of what to wear Oxfords: these shoes are considered the most official and strict footwear, they are put on a tuxedo, dress coat or"Protocol" classical costume. But with women's Oxford all more interesting: the variations of classic shoes for lovely ladies are much more diverse, and you can wear them not only for official events.

Women's Oxfords appeared in the 1920s. Their main distinguishing feature is the same as that of men's oxford: closed lacing. Female Oxfords may have a low square or high steady heel, there are also models without a heel. They are made of leather (ordinary or lacquered),suede, textiles, leatherette, as well as combinations of different materials. Fashionable women's Oxford can have different colors, sometimes they are decorated with perforations, rivets, even paillettes.

So, what to wear Oxford? The answer is very simple: almost everything. A women's interpretation of oxford can be worn withpants and skirts, business suits and evening dresses (of course, if you choose the right model of shoes). By the way, oxfords are often worn with socks or golf, even when they wear them with a skirt.

Oxford at low heels - great shoes for every day. Oxford classic colors (black,brown) without ornaments perfectly fit in both business style and everyday. Oxfords with perforations are more informal, they are not very suitable for business suits, but the combination of such oxfords with jeans and a sweater is a fine outfit in casual style.

Deciding to wear oxford, you need to remember one rule: Ankle should be open. Therefore, these shoes are usually worn with shortenedor tucked in jeans or trousers, leggings, skinny jeans, skirts, dresses, breeches and shorts. If you wear Oxford with a dress or skirt, it is advisable to pick tight pantyhose to match the shoe (especially if you chose a model of shoes with a low heel), this will make your legs seem longer.

It is worth remembering that initially Oxford was still a men's footwear, so Do not clutter up your image with girlish details (ruches, flounces, etc.). This does not mean that you can not wear this kind of shoes with feminine clothing - it just does not have to be flashy feminine, your image should be balanced.

If you want to experiment with style and imagery, Oxford is what you need! Here are just a few images that you can create using these fashionable women's shoes:

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  image of a village girl: a combination of brown, olive, cream or red Oxford with perforations with things in the rustic style;
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  preppy-image (the style of a student of a prestigious British college): it will be appropriate to both classic and trendy color variations of Oxford;
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  style "English gentleman": a combination of classic Oxford with elements of a man's suit;
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  retro style of the 1920s: oxford classic black color, the whole image is aged in black and white.

As you can see, Women's Oxfords - this is truly a universal wardrobe item, so we recommend buying at least one pair of these fashionable shoes and boldly combine them with a variety of outfits.