OXFORD SHOES
Most basic looking formal shoes.
Gained popularity in 1800 among college
students.
Particularly in Oxford University.
Has a feature termed as "closed lacing".
Eyelet tabs are stitched underneath the
vamp (i.e., the top) of the shoe so that
they aren't visible.
HOW TO STYLE?
Oxfords are chiefly popular because of their minimalism and
their ability to pair with any outfit.
For everyday wear, there’s a wide range of colors from brown to
blue to dark red to green, in both leather and suede. Pair with a
bright, colorful sock for bonus style points.
For business attire, dark brown and black leather are your
safest choices. Keep this look classic with a darker pair of
socks.
Pair Oxfords with a tuxedo or formal wear, black patent leather
is your best bet.
THE DERBY SHOES
The Derby shoe, also known as the
Gibson or the blucher, was a sporting
and hunting boot circa the 1850s.
a style of boot or shoe characterized
by quarters, with shoelace eyelets
that are sewn on top of the vamp
HOW TO STYLE?
You can wear and style Derby shoes the way you would Oxfords.
However, Derbys are typically more casual, so you wouldn’t want to
wear them with a formal suit.
Chinos or rolled jeans with some derby inspired socks will complete
this cool and collected look
THE MONK STRAP
A style of dress shoe with no
lacing, instead secured on the
feet by one or multiple buckles
and straps.
They are essentially the more
refined version of the footwear
monks wore centuries ago.
HOW TO STYLE?
This classic alternative to laced dress shoes adds a certain
panache to any outfit.
The monk strap is now regarded as a very versatile shoe
that can be worn with cuffed jeans or the most dapper of
suits.
Monk straps attract attention and may at times become
the focal point of an ensemble.
Monk strap shoes are often crafted out of leather or suede.
LOAFERS
Slip-on shoes with a heel and rounded
toe.
They are preppy, minimalist, and
trendy.
A type of shoe that is easily slipped on
and off the foot without any laces to
worry about.
Loafers often have a saddle — a
decoration that might be a plain strap,
a strap with a slit or a metal ornament.
Wear clean Venetian loafers or embellished loafers
with suits for formal settings.
You can also opt for casual styles with rolled jeans and
some watermelon socks.
Worn with denim and khakis, and sockless with shorts
during warm seasons.
HOW TO STYLE?
CHELSEA BOOTS
These ankle length boots have rounded
toes, low heels, and elastic gussets on the
sides.
Because of these elastic gussets, one can
pull on and slip off the shoes with ease,
without compromising the refined
silhouette of a laced boot.
The absence of laces contributed to the
Chelsea’s slim, clean shape
HOW TO STYLE?
Jeans get an upward lift, and traditional suits gain an edge.
If you purchase suede Chelsea boots, wear them only as part of a
casual or smart-casual ensemble.
You can pair them with winter coats.
Want to go for a casual look? Style them with a pair of jeans and
shirt.