(Not so) Mundane Monday: Oxfords can be cool.
We've been brainstorming about how to get our followers more involved and teach you some things to practice along the way. May we introduce... (not so) Mundane Mondays! Twice a month, we will be posting on Mondays highlighting different fashion tips, tricks, and features we want to share with you! Our hope is that YOU will try our fashion challenges too, and send us your fits!
YOU'RE NOT MARRIED TO CRISP WHITE
While it's certainly important to have a plain white shirt in your wardrobe-add some pattern and color to those button downs! Abby's Simon Miller blue stripped Oxford is perfect. Plus- it also ties in the back (bonus points for the way she had it unbutton the last couple buttons to give the fit some dimension)!
ROLL UP THE SLEEVES
Rolling up the sleeves of a dress shirt instantly makes the look more feminine. Rarely- if ever- should you leave the whole sleeve down on an Oxford. Rolling up the sleeves give it a more modern & cool look, while also showcasing your accessories.
TUCKING WORKS WONDERS
Looking at the picture thinking the waist looked snatched? Yes, clothes are supposed to FIT! Mistakes we can often make with an Oxford it just letting them hang. They are meant to be styled- and one of the easiest ways to do this is tuck it in (multiple ways to tuck- complete, French, or one side in, one side out). Add a good belt and you're got an elevated look.
IF YOU DON'T TUCK- WEAR A FITTED TEE UNDERNEATH
Having a fitted tee or tank top underneath will give the outfit shape & dimension, so the Oxford isn't just hanging on your body. Wearing it open with a fitted option underneath gives a more breezy, casual look!
LAYER WITH A SWEATER
One of my favorite ways to wear an Oxford is underneath other pieces of clothing. Last fall, I added one underneath a sweatshirt and it instantly elevated the fit and made it look less like loungewear. A few other staple ways to do this is under a vest or classic crew neck sweater!
THE CARRIE BRADSHAW
Many of us remember the fit that Carrie made of the dress shirt. May we also remember that this was because she fell in the pond with BIG and had to wear this home... it wasn't supposed to be a dress (it's way too short) but the concept stuck. We'd like to suggest a few more tasteful ways to try it (almost) like a dress!
Notice how she added the white mini skirt underneath and the fanny pack bag to create shape at her waist!
Love this with the biker shorts underneath and the high boots. Accessories are always key as well- notice the jewelry and the bag!
