Fashion Punch: Lady-like Brogues

Fact: Androgyny is sexy. That is why there’s a certain appeal to boys with long hair and eyeliner and girls in masculine clothes. It’s the blurring of the sexes that makes androgyny what it is.

It is also why brogues (also known as oxfords or loafers), have very fiercely come back in style. The brogues of the moment are deliciously androgynous – they have that men’s shoe shape, but with softer, feminine colors. We couldn’t get brogues out of our minds since we saw Katie Holmes’ brown brogues the other day, so we’ve decided to round up some cool pairs for you. Check these out.

American Retro Max Derby Oxford Flats via ShopBop – The punched-through leather gives a twist to the classic brogue. It reminds us of a Band-Aid – in a good way. ($310)

Burberry Tumbled Leather Brogues via Net-a-Porter – Pair these cream shoes with a blazer and you’ll get the scholarly vibe in an instant without looking boring. ($375)

Jil Sander Leather Slip-On Brogues via Net-a-Porter – These are the perfect brogues for summer – white, no laces, totally laidback. ($570)

Bronx Heather Bee Oxfords via Piperlime – The uneven, tan-colored leather makes these unique, and they’ll match a lot of things in your closet. ($119)

[From ShopBop, Net-a-Porter, Piperlime]