Modern women were much more fortunate than men. Just think, how many elements of the wardrobe of the stronger sex they easily adopted! There's a tuxedo, a jacket with a vest, and Bermudas, and, of course, countless shoes. One of the most striking examples of this is women's shoes Oxford.
Characteristics
The first and main indicator is lacing. Ordinary oxford look like the most classic men's shoes, which are recommended to wear with a tuxedo. The front part, where it is located, sewn over the side parts. This is what distinguishes Oxford from derby, the same kind of shoes, but with the location of the tongue under the birches. Often they are decorated with perforations, but it is not mandatory. In the first male models, the heel was about 2 cm high.
Types and materials
Oxford has undergone a huge number of changes since it hit the women's wardrobes in the 1920s. If earlier they were sewed necessarily only from smooth skin, and the usual color was brown or black, today women's Oxford boots are found in all possible variations. Suede, nubuck, leather and leatherette, matte and varnished, combined, embossed - these nuances allow women to choose the best for themselves.
At low speed, this model looks more extraordinary, but Oxford on his heel can come in handy in everyday work at the office - both feminine and unusual.
With what to wear Oxford?
- Trousers . Wear the classic oxford with a rolled-up "chinos" or shortened and narrowed "cigarettes". Open ankles in combination with a rough heel will look especially refined.
- Skirts . The simplest example from history is Oxford with a pleated skirt above the knee. This is what the form of girls in universities in many countries looked like. In this case, the image can be supplemented with dense golf to the knee. Color select contrast, according to the principle of color blocks. In general, this shoe will be combined with almost any casual skirt, the main thing is that it (the skirt) is not too strict and elegant. In the image there should be simplicity and easy negligence.
- Dresses . Women's shoes-Oxford are perfectly combined with romantic models. It can be a dress in small peas, a floral print of "miles fleur" or a strip of sea. A jeans waistcoat thrown on top will also be appropriate. In this combination, all models work well: both at low speed and on a heel.
Most fashion experts agree that such women's shoes, like Oxford, are suitable for all casual-wardrobes. You can wear it with shorts, long skirts, wear with socks and bare feet. From the top Oxford loves shirts, pullovers, vests, jackets - in general, everything that once was part of the student uniform. But modern fashion promotes self-expression, so it's better to combine everything the way you see it!
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