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Get A Little Mannish: Menswear Inspired Shoes
For decades women have been taking fashion cues from their male counterparts, creating an androgynous sensibility that has since become very popular today. From Katherine Hepburn in the 1930’s, to the Le Smoking suit created by fashion giant, Yves Saint Laurent—women all over have been embracing menswear into their daily wardrobes. More and more we’re seeing men’s inspired suits walk down the runways during fashion week. Let’s not forget a few of our beloved wardrobe staples: a boyfriend jean and cardigans. And now with the rise of the oxford trend, we’re adopting men shoe trends. Clearly we’re not only wearing the pants, but we’re also walking in the shoes. Here are a few of our favorite menswear-inspired footwear options for this fall season.
Check His Footwork: What His Shoes Say About Him
Do you believe that shoes can make the man?
Well if you do, you are not alone. As recent research suggests that it is not only common to judge people by their footwear; but your judgements are probably right. Researchers at the University of Kansas say that people can accurately judge 90 percent of a stranger’s personality including a person’s general age, their gender, income, political affiliation, and other personality traits simply by the heel tap of his flip flop, boat shoe or sneaker.
Some may consider this junk science but as a expert people watcher, I have long suspected that this was the key to determining whether a dude was a catch or a dud – and I’m not just talking about junk size neither. So in an effort help the ladies weed out or find their perfect match, I have created a list of seven true-to-life personality traits that you can tell just by checking out what he is rocking on his feet:
Shades of Suede: Colorful Shoes To Rock In The Fall
When the temperature drops, it’s easy to alter one’s wardrobe. Longer sleeves here, heavier layers there. Yet, when it comes to footwear, what are our options after sandal hibernation? Suede! Suede is the perfect fabric to provide warmth and durability. As an added bonus, this textile absorbs colorants extremely well, which results in endless shade options! These selection of suede shoes - and some faux – in various styles are to dye for! Peep our favorite suede’s for the fall…
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