Thursday, July 23, 2009

How to Wear Mens-Inspired Shoes: Brogues



As noted in the previous post, I was waiting for the train and spotted a girl wearing brogue shoes. I have never seen them worn in public, and they really piqued my interest. Over the past couple years, men's fashion has inspired the womenswear world, and it was inevitable that they would eventually trickle into footwear. One of the hottest trends right now is the oxford heel. Although you can see the menswear influence, they come in a variety of heel heights which can immediately transform a conservative shoe into something sexy and appealing. However, how do you wear flat mens-inspired shoes? This can be quite a tricky trend, but with the right styling, anyone can pull this look off!

1. Cuff your jeans. Cuffing the pantlegs not only allow you to show off the shoe itself, but also, if shows off your ankles, which gives it a more feminine appeal. Not doing so can make your feet appear a bit clownish. Here, Sienna Miller keeps her overall outfit simple, and adds that surprising element with her white brogues.




2. Brogues also look great with shorter dresses. Selma Blair does it right by pairing cream colored ones with a gray dress. The color palette is neutral and cool, but makes her appear effortless and sophisticated. Alexa Chung pulls takes a more funky approach with knee high socks, black dress, and plaid coat.




How would you wear brogues?

15 comments:

  1. I've been cuffing up my jeans a lot lately, so I'd probably wear them like that.

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  2. Thanks for the pics.. Love the white ones. =)

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  3. Alexa Chung, Olivia Palermo and Sienna Miller make me want those shoes too! :)

    Thanks for thE lovely comment and for taking the time to read my interview (I saw your message on Twitter!) ;)


    x

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  4. Great post..I wear usually mine with skinny jeans or a little floral tee dress x

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  5. I wear mine with short dresses, or rompers! love brogues

    stylejustice.blogspot.com

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  6. i'm a huge fan and own a similar pair myself.
    i like to wear them with treggings/leggings and a xxl-shirt

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  7. They look like awkward bowling shoes. Hmm...

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  8. I have a pair and I love them!

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  9. Love the shoes, where can I buy them?

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  10. Hi! There are a ton on Topshop:
    http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=32051&storeId=13052&categoryId=175100&parent_category_rn=175089&langId=-1&top=Y

    I saw a few on Endless.com and Zappos.com as well! :)

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  11. Hello! I saw brogue shoes on www.net-a-porter.com

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  12. what does it mean to cuff the pant legs???
    my twitter is @radiatorwindow if you could maybe tweet the answer :)

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  13. Get your hands on all the information available on size genetics here.

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  14. these are amazing guys! my girl friend just got a new pair and she looks just gorgeous in them! loving the fashion girlies!!

    xoxo

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  15. Great site! Could you tell me what brand the brogues are in the top photo? Gorgeous shoes!!

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Thank you for all your lovely comments!

xoxo,
Victoria

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