7 wears to wear Chunky Brogues
Brogues have been around now for (what feels like) decades!In the distant past, they were the preserve of the wealthy gentlemen.
However, brogues are fast becoming a classic shoe for women too.
And, it is easy to see why.
They go with everything.
They give a cool edge to almost any outfit.
They are very comfortable.
What is not to love?
Styling them is easy...
1. With Jeans
This is the obvious choice....Cuffed boyfriend/girlfriend/Mom/skinny jeans and (almost) any top look great with chunky brogues.
However, I don't actually have a picture of my chunky brogues with any jeans!
Can you believe that?
{Although, this look could have easily involved my Chunky brogues}
I do wear them (a lot) with all kinds of jeans, but I just don't have any photos....I MUST remedy that this spring!
Anyway, I thought I would talk about 6 different looks that you can create with your chunky brogues.
2. With Ankle Grazers and Patterned Socks
This is an easy jeans alternative.
Comfortable and cool.
{see these trousers styled with fake fur, here...this look could have easily involved these brogues too!}
The ankle grazing length (of the trousers) allows some cool patterned socks to be showcased.
This is a fun look on cooler days.
It also works really well with jeans.
{see the original post, here}
3. With VERY Wide Legged Trousers/flared jeans or culottes
Any wide legged trousers will work (this is a jumpsuit).
The shoes give enough height to stop the trousers trailing and add length to the leg.
They can look particularly good with tailored trousers (especially with turn-ups) and a crisp shirt.
Feminine yet masculine.
The chunky brogues would also work well with flared jeans.
Both full length and the cropped flares.
They would also look very cool with culottes (although I am yet to try that look, it works brilliantly on culotte lovers!)
{see the original post, here}
4. Bookending, with Bright Tights
If you get your brogues to match your hair (or close enough) you can try bookending!
Bookending is the 'art' of matching you hair to your shoes.
Topping and tailing your outfit, if you like.
The outfit does not even need to match the shoes!
Granted, this colour palette is an extreme case BUT you can see how the shoes and my hair go together.
This grounds the other colours.
It can work with any look.
Why not try it for yourself?
{see the original post, here}
5. With a 70's colour palette
Do you remember those hideous soft furnishings of days gone by?
Tan chunky brogues can add a soft tonal feel to a vibrant 70's palette.
In fact, they can tone down any colour palette, especially if you tie in another item...such as a belt or bag.
I loved wearing this outfit!
Colourful and fun, but so comfortable.
Grab a belt that goes well with your brogues and experiment with colours in your wardrobe.
{see the original post, here}
6. With shorts and woolly tights
This is another one of my favourite outfits.
The tan brogues add a masculine, yet feminine, feel to this slightly gamine look.
I love the warmth and interest they add to the outfit.
They also stop the shorts looking either too "boyish" or too "cheap".
Heels with shorts can look trashy, but the classic chunkiness of brogue stops this happening.
{see the original post, here}
7. With a jumpsuit
A bright orange one at that!
This was an incredibly comfortable outfit that was just like wearing pyjamas!
These brogues are so easy to wear and, with the addition of the belt and bag, were just smart "enough" to pull this bright jumpsuit out of loungewear territory.
Although, later in the evening, the belt came off and my fluffy socks went on.....bliss!
Hero shoes
I have LOTS (and I mean lots) of beautiful shoes, that I love to wear, BUT I am guilty of too regularly reaching for my "Heros".Choosing the same favourites for my day to day life.
See my Seasonal Shoe Heroes....
Summer hero
Autumn hero
Winter hero
Party hero
I don't have a spring hero yet....but I will soon!
Do you have a classic shoe that seems to go with everything?
Do you reach for your "Hero Shoes" time and time again?
Please let me know in the comments... I love to hear your thoughts and ideas, especially your favourite shoes!
Or, if you prefer, tweet me @samantha4blair....with a picture!
Let's shop for cool Brogues!
