Brogues: a man’s shoe fit for women? We began to spot them last year, worn by Alexa Chung and other celebrities. However, with the masculine/androgynous trend coming up this autumn/winter, we are going to see them everywhere. While I love my heels and wedges, I’ve always been a fan of … men’s shoes. A tad weird, I know, but I guess it just proves the point that, if I were a man, I would have the same ridiculous shoe collection as I have being girlie me. Not too freaked out by my musings yet? ok, I shall go on.
I initially got a grey come blue pair from Primark in Spring, loved their comfort and paired them with skinny jeans and chinos. A couple of weeks ago while browsing Spartoo, I fell for the ones pictured above (you can find them here). As soon as the postman delivered them, I don’t know what it was, I loved them even more. And I have already thought of 3 ways in which to wear these beauties.
Option number 1: Inspired by Alexa as seen here.
Blouse: Zara
Cut-out jeans: Etnies
Shoes: Clarks courtesy of Spartoo
Is it just me or do I look really tiny in this picture?
Look number 2: the masculine take. Probably my favourite. Comfy yet I felt quite sexy wearing some red lipstick and attempting to style my hair with a retro quiff and a ponytail.
Jacket: Zara
Top: Denny Rose
Shoes: Clarks courtesy of Spartoo
Option number 3: Girlie girl
Dress: New Look
T-shirt: Pull & Bear
Shoes: Clarks courtesy of Spartoo
So there you have it, three different ways in which to wear brogues. They also look great with a pretty cocktail dress, but the overall silhouette must be sleek, so avoid making the top part of the body too bulky.
Brogues are a style of shoes that you either love or hate, what is your take? Masculine trends for women, yay or nay?
Pictures: Fashion Limbo
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