Shoe Styles To Borrow From Men

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As we all know, fashion and comfort are two poles apart, and it's only in rare occasions that we can have comfort while being fashionable. Women are even ready to suffer in heels rather than look stupid in crocs.

But thanks to the new rage among fashionista to borrow comfortable fashion from men, there has been a sigh of relief from that ankle pain and discomfort.

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This year, some traditionally British shoes for men have branched out to create various interpretations of the female equivalent of male dominated shoe designs; breaking the boundaries of man-woman fashions and resulting in a shoe trend that excites the fashion world to its ancient core.

So, here are 4 men's shoe styles that we definitely need to borrow from them -

⦁ OXFORDS
The body of the oxford shoe is created to appear as a flawless portion of leather, with a second leather piece forming the toe-cap.

Originally, Oxfords were plain, formal shoes, made of leather but they evolved into a range of styles suitable for both formal and casual wear. Based on function and the dictates of fashion, Oxfords are now made from a variety of materials, including calf leather, patent leather, suede, and canvas.

The differences in styles are generally due to the ornamentation, taller heels and designer colours. Since the current women's oxfords draw ideas not only from the men's shoe, but also from almost any conceivable source, the women's variety has more freedom in terms of design, choice, and less adherence to tradition.

Oxfords go well with both formal, as well as casual attire. They can be teamed up with an oversized shirt and tights, while they also look great with a flowy maxi dress, or a formal shirt and pencil skirt.

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⦁ BROGUES
The Brogue is a variation of Oxfords, traditionally characterized by multiple-piece, sturdy leather uppers with decorative perforations (broguing) and serration along the pieces' visible edges.

The brogue perforations that have appealed to so many over the years, now have more of a feminine influence with heart and floral shapes creating more elegant patterns, turning a pair of men's oxfords into a woman's dream.

Pairing these shoes with some culottes, a waistcoat and a feminine chiffon blouse, or with a denim shorts and a sporty t-shirt will show versatility in both your wardrobe and yourself. An outfit bringing together the masculine and feminine elements which also reflects in your choice of shoes will show the continuity of themes in an outfit, making it truly high-fashion, worthy of only the most elite catwalk shows.

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⦁ MOCCASINS
Made from deerskin and a rubber sole, moccasins were made for stealth like movement during hunting. Over time, the shoe design has evolved, and embraced soft leather, consisting of a sole and sides made of one piece of leather, stitched together at the top. The primary distinguishing feature of moccasins is that they do not have a heel.

The women's moccasins can match any outfit, be it your fantastic skinnies, cool khaki relaxed pants, as well as skirts and pant suits. They can look perfect with a pair of denim as well.

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⦁ LOAFERS
Loafers are simply constructed, low leather slip-on shoes that base their style on the moccasin. The primary distinguishing feature of a loafer is that it has a distinct heel.

They began as casual shoes, but now, they've become more versatile, and are worn in many situations in a variety of colours and designs, often featuring tassels, bows, chains or metal bits on the front.

Loafers can look perfect with a pair of fitter ankle-length pants and a knit top, or with a midi skirt and a crop top. And surprisingly, they can be pulled off effectively with a business suit, if you find the right pair to match with.

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