Wingtips: Not Just For Eyeliner

Mar 18, 2008 @ 1:37pm

wingtips.jpgWe've always associated wingtips, oxfords, spectators, and loafers, with men, and maybe poodle skirts.


Until recently, that is. Not long ago, we started seeing "inspired by men's shoes" all over the place, mostly in the form of a lace-up oxford, and always with a heel.

Now, both on the runway and on the street, we're seeing girls in actual men's shoes paired with feminine dresses.

They're a kind of sleek and sophisticated look without being too rough or too hard to pull off, and make us want to use words like "dapper," "dandy" and "the bees knees".

But since we've only found a few that are made in women's sizes, we may have to take to the Boy's shoe department to get exactly what we're after...

--JAZZI McGILBERT

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posted in Buy, Buy, Baby, Shopping, Would You Wear tags Christian Louboutin, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Shoes, Urban Outfitters

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posted by guest

Mar 18, 2008 1:50PM

i just got heeled pointed two wingtip spectators!! very sleek

posted by syako

Mar 18, 2008 2:31PM

That's kinda hot. Hm. Very aggy if you ask me.

posted by Charlie Girl

Mar 18, 2008 2:33PM

I got a pair of patent leather black 'brogues' (also called oxfords) from Pied a terre in London last spring.They are the typical male look but they look very stylish/trendy on with patterned tights, a short skirt and crested blazer.They might be carrying them again this season.

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posted by guest

Mar 18, 2008 2:59PM

i can't believe you gals are barely talking about oxfords/ wingtips!!


SWEAR of London has
great unisex styles though, that
are versatile. The only place
I know that sells them is @
Opening Ceremony.

holllaaaa

posted by hyst

Mar 18, 2008 3:00PM

I got a few pairs on Ebay last year and some at the flea markets and always get complimented on them.
I think Henri Cuir makes some nice ones with a heel as well?

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posted by guest

Mar 18, 2008 3:07PM

Living in Florence for the last few months, Ive noticed many wing-tips in the women's sections for the winter collections. I bought this great black patent leather pair from a small local shop.. on sale in febuary!

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posted by guest

Mar 18, 2008 3:59PM

I live in england and girls have been wearing mens shoes for years now. Cant believe you have only just caught on. Its quite a big trend

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posted by guest

Mar 18, 2008 4:03PM

I wear saddle shoes with skinny jeans, skirts, and dresses. They fact they're they're vintage and that no one else wears them around the city makes them look less cutesy and more chic.

posted by hannah

Mar 18, 2008 4:31PM

I have those exact ones, I got them one sale for $40 a few months ago. I absolutely love them!

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posted by guest

Mar 18, 2008 6:18PM

asos.com has really cute black ones!

posted by Ginge

Mar 18, 2008 7:09PM

I would try re-sale shops.

My sister got a great pair of menswear-inspired shoes for about $9 at Salvation Army a few months ago that are in great condition (I've actually been working on breaking them in). I can't recall if they're more like oxfords or wingtips, but the vamp is lower than one would see on a men's shoe, so they've got a bit of a jazz shoe feel to them.

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posted by guest

Mar 18, 2008 8:44PM

I have these.
they are amazing and want them in black

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posted by guest

Mar 18, 2008 10:43PM

I've been wearing men's oxfords for at least a decade. I find that if you have large flat feet, like I do, it is much easier to wear interesting old men's shoes and still be stylish and comfortable than trying to squish my size 11 (and sometimes 12) feet into pointy "cool" shoes.

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posted by guest

Mar 19, 2008 5:54AM

i have them too and the are THE most uncomfortable shoes ever EVER but they so pretty.

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posted by guest

Mar 19, 2008 11:16AM

you are about one year late on this trend

posted by zinzielizabeth

Mar 19, 2008 3:58PM

lovelovelove this look, too!

here's another way i would love to wear it via facehunter:


http://bp1.blogger.com/_6UzdmF8O-Oo/R9zqON2jNtI/AAAAAAAAHBM/Fa_y-LBSzMg/s1600-h/IMG_8004.jpg

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posted by guest

Mar 21, 2008 12:35AM

i've had a pair of brown leather wingtips almost like the ones from urban in the picture since this summer, i really love them and get lots of compliments.

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posted by guest

Mar 30, 2008 1:18AM

I think these are gor-geous:
http://www.shopamano.com/gallery.php?gallery=ndc&pic=IMG_3042.jpg&scroll=3

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