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    Brogues are no stranger to men. Recently, we’ve been lacing them up with a flash of ankle (spending five minutes on The Sartorialist blog verifies this). Often referred to as wing-tips in the States, they’re a staple in every well dressed man’s closet. Ironically, they're also charming on women. It loomed, in all likelihood, as an outgrowth of mere happenstance while skimming their little brothers' closets for oxfords, blazers and ties.

    Cole, Rood & Haan Co.'s women's wingtip oxford, Jitney, in Aubergine ($350)

    Images via The Sartorialist, Garance Doré and Cole, Rood & Haan Co.

    I like women in men’s clothing. It’s the girl-next-door fascination. Save the laces for added sprezzatura and you’re guaranteed a glowing compliment from me. So naturally this brings me to ask you ladies, how will you work these into your existing looks?

    Nov 9, 2009 | Permalink (11) View/Leave Comments

    Theri left a comment on 8/18/2011 at 8:54 AM:

    There are some really great Oxfords out now.  I have a pair in heels (not too androgynous, I know), but they work well with slacks, ties & suspenders….  That’s what I’ll be donning this fall.


    Rainier left a comment on 7/21/2011 at 1:53 AM:

    I love the selvage jeans on the two in the second picture.


    Scott left a comment on 7/4/2011 at 7:55 PM:

    My first pair of dress shoes were wingtips. My current pair of black wingtips are Bostonians purchased in 1993 or 94. Timeless, and classic. Great post!


    jeremy left a comment on 2/6/2010 at 5:48 PM:

    quite nice! I’ve always been a fan of wingtips.


    S.N.Carpeaux left a comment on 11/12/2009 at 8:56 PM:

    I’m not afraid to say I’ll be donning a pair soon, and you shall have proof. http://pairdiem.com


    james left a comment on 11/11/2009 at 8:15 PM:

    ralph lauren doesnt seem to sell that color wingtips. i love that color. any idea what color? or other similar wingtips by other brands?


    F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 11/10/2009 at 9:51 PM:

    James—In that second image I do believe those two individual work for Ralph Lauren.  So my best guess would be their his wingtips.


    james left a comment on 11/10/2009 at 8:54 PM:

    in the second picture, anyone know what brand those wingtips are from?


    F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 11/10/2009 at 12:38 PM:

    Don—Thanks for sharing…good luck with the girl!

    L.A.S.—You and me both…and hopefully some ladies out there.


    Don Richman left a comment on 11/9/2009 at 6:21 PM:

    I 100% echo your sentiments on women in men’s clothing.  Here’s a few additional photos of lady’s in (traditionally) men’s shoes and one of the girl I now tell people I’m dating, but that she’s from out of town and we met at overnight camp over the summer.

    http://www.acuriousmonogram.com/2009/09/lady-looks-like-dude.html


    L.A.S left a comment on 11/9/2009 at 12:26 PM:

    I can get behind all of this!


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