Oxford shoes has their origin from Scotland and Ireland and known as Balmorals. However, with the passage of time they evolve and become the kind of shoes we know today. The one distinctive feature that separates them from rest of the shoes is that they have closed lacing, which means that they have their shoelace eyelets attached under their vamp.
This all seems very formal and boring, right? It does not have to be. Oxford shoes are not made to be worn with only tuxedos nor should they be singled out as something that can only be wear on formal occasions. Above all, they are not specifically made for men. Women can have a taste of this world as well.
So, here are some creative ways to wear this beast:
Matching Color Scheme Look
Oxford shoes are available in wide array of colors so while wearing them you have to keep that in mind. One example is a two-toned variety. In that case, you have to treat them as building blocks of your look and match your rest of the outfit according to them. Say if you are going with a black and white oxford then pair it with black skinny jeans and white blouse.
Menswear Inspired Look
Since it has roots from then menswear side of the aisle, so why not try a menswear inspired look. Pair it with some slouchy grayscale outfit and this will give you a cool tomboy look. For a more feminine look, switch from slouchy grayscale to well-fitted hues of pinks and pastels and you are good to go.
Chic Look
For a downtown chic look pair your oxford shoes with statement accessories say, a printed bag or a chunk watch or heavy jewelry and finish your look with a quality leather jacket, drape it over your shoulders for a cool vibe.
