I was always something of a tomboy and loved wearing men-inspired shoes. Even when I eventually found my feminine side, I still reveled in boyish brogues with dresses or going full-gusto with pantsuits. And on any regular day, the combo of jeans, a tailored jacket (with a great cut and/or fabric), and killer brogues is still my way to be myself and comfortable in every way. But I definitely want to be all-girl – we are the superior sex! And these feminized brogues never let me forget that.
1. Church’s Burwood Studded Glossed-Leather Brogues: Shiny leather in an unexpected hue is enough to give the brogue a new lease on life. On Net-a-Porter for $675.
2. Marni Metallic Leather Brogues: Menswear who? Only if you’re androgynous David Bowie! These gold lace-ups are far more rock ‘n’ roll than dapper gentleman. On Net-a-Porter for $685.
3. Esquivel Color-Block Leather Brogues: Just when you think, “Oh, brown and black. How dull,” a blast of turquoise takes over the sole in ultra-girlish style. On Net-a-Porter for $825.
4. Lanvin Patent-Leather and Satin Brogues: I bet you’d never consider wearing brogues to a fancy cocktail affair, but with a panel of silver satin and grosgrain-ribbon laces, these are verging on black-tie. On Net-a-Porter for $765.
5. Sergio Rossi Laser-Cut Oxford: Go quintessentially girly with an unusual take on the oxford. Intricate cutouts really femme up the texture for an ideal balance.
At Barneys New York for $645.
