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This was my first big outing since my eye surgery, and with a pocketful of eye drops I felt good (and grateful we splurged for good seats!).

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And I could see clearly enough to fall for this poppy-colored cotton jumpsuit from @pistoladenim. It comes in a few colors but this one is my favorite. I went with XL (im@a 14, sometimes 16) and likely could have sized down but I enjoy the relaxed fit and the drawstring waistband to create shape. And hello zipper closure making it super easy to get on and off!

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Outfit Posts, Winter · January 29, 2014

What I Wore: Tin Man

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size 12 gap real straight
asos faux leather jacket
Isilver oxford brogues
Jacket: ASOS (similar) | Tee: Old Navy | Jeans: Gap | Shoes: Bass “ELY-3”

It's nice to take a break from heels every so often, but finding flats that fit is hard for me.  From years of toewalking, I have thick padding on the balls of my feet and high arches so my feet are… not really wide but tall/puffy.  My pinky toes fall out of most flats because they are so short, my feet don't curve like most shoes so Chucks and loafers cause pain after a couple hours, and lace-ups are usually too streamlined and hurt the top of my feet.  I've tried on dozens of oxfords and brogues and none of them fit feet like mine.  So when I saw these shiny silver ones from G.H. Bass & Co I had to try them.  I've had luck with Bass shoes in the past, and was pretty excited that they had them in a finish that was more my style.  Finally, oxfords that fit!  They took a day to break in, but now they're quite comfortable.  So comfortable, I think I have a new pair of concert shoes.  I've worn them to work peeking out from under a pair of trousers, but this more how I wear them on the weekends. I'm looking forward to wearing these in, while they're fun now all shiny (Karl calls them my Tin Man shoes), I think they'll look pretty great come spring weathered and worn.

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  1. InMyJoi says

    February 7, 2014 at 3:40 pm

    Super cute!
    InMyJoi.blogspot.com

    Reply
  2. Brynn says

    January 31, 2014 at 9:46 am

    I’m glad that you found a pair of flat shoes that work for you – and bonus! They’re super cute. I love the whole look of this outfit, as well. Those jeans look awesome on you, and I’m a sucker for an edgy leather jacket 🙂

    Reply
  3. Emily says

    January 30, 2014 at 5:30 pm

    Ah these are great! I really like how you’ve styled them with the cuffed jeans – reassures me that people that aren’t 6’2 and built like a stick insect can still look great in cuffed jeans with oxfords 🙂 Out of interest, I noticed you’ve posed sideways, how do the shoes look front on? I have been looking for the perfect brogues for a while and sometimes think they look great from the side but then somehow from the front they’re clown-like and stumpifying…

    Really like the whole look though – it feels very you!

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      January 30, 2014 at 5:33 pm

      Ooh good question! Darn, I edited these on my laptop at home so don’t have any outtakes here, but I think they look pretty decent, not too clown-like. I’ll try to get a picture and share it here later!

      Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      February 1, 2014 at 8:59 am

      Here’s the picture I had of my shoes from the front, and I took a picture on Instagram a couple weeks ago too: http://instagram.com/p/i3xoq-kqbW/ hope that helps!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 26, 2014 at 3:25 pm

        Thanks for this! Thought you might like to know I splurged and bought a pair in the end 😉 (went for these snazzy ones http://www.russellandbromley.co.uk/loafers-lace-ups/abacrombie/invt/122671 )
        Still getting the hang of styling them (mostly the socks thing! Mine are quite low cut..) but so far having some success with cropped trousers and skater skirts. Just need to stop panicking that I look butch….

        Reply
        • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

          March 27, 2014 at 9:02 am

          Super cute! And such shoes are so versatile now, it’s all about how you style them for what effect they give! I have only found one pair of socks (at Ross) that are hidden with mine, definitely need more for summer!

          Reply
  4. FutureLint says

    January 30, 2014 at 2:22 pm

    Those shoes are adorable! I’m glad I’m not the only one that has designated concert shoes (mine are big platformy black combat boots that I’ve had since high school – gives me an extra inch of height and it doesn’t hurt when someone inevitably stomps on my foot!)

    Reply
  5. Carolina says

    January 30, 2014 at 12:26 pm

    I LOVE that jacket and just bought the “similar” from the link 🙂 We have a “biker” themed party in a couple of weeks. This will look great at the party AND be a good wardrobe piece 🙂

    Reply
  6. GoddessMel says

    January 29, 2014 at 10:38 pm

    OMG, those shoes are divine!

    Reply
  7. Patti_NotDeadYetStyle says

    January 29, 2014 at 7:57 pm

    Great shoes with personality!

    Reply
  8. Eleanorjane says

    January 29, 2014 at 6:34 pm

    Cute look! Very funky. I’m all about flat or low heeled shoes these days (how the mighty have fallen!). I still wear medium heels to work but my daily life requires me to be able to walk!

    Reply
  9. N. L. says

    January 29, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    Cool look as Love always and the shoes are to die for. I hope you wore an extra something on top since it’s cold out here in DC. 🙂

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      January 29, 2014 at 5:01 pm

      Yep, this jacket is faux leather so it has become more of a blazer in my wardrobe than a jacket. All about my Lands’ End parka these days!

      Reply
      • N. L. says

        January 29, 2014 at 5:06 pm

        I think I’ll need to wear some of my leather jackets as blazers. (Sorry for the typo. I type way too fast and hit send before checking my work).

        Reply
  10. Kathryn says

    January 29, 2014 at 2:57 pm

    I just started reading your blog a month or so ago and I love it! Sorry to ask this sinec I’m sure you’ve written about it before, but where did you get your glasses? They are so great!

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      January 29, 2014 at 2:58 pm

      Thanks so much! The glasses are Derek Cardigan #7003 from coastal.com. 🙂

      Reply
      • Kathryn says

        January 29, 2014 at 3:40 pm

        Thanks! I’m going to have to buy them for myself. I’ll be clicking on the ad, too!

        Reply
        • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

          January 29, 2014 at 3:43 pm

          Oh darn Google changing ads for the topic on the page! I hope they’re still in stock, and check out on the top of the page there’s a deal for your first pair free. These may not be included but it’s a super great deal and nice always to have a backup pair!

          Reply
          • Kathryn says

            February 2, 2014 at 4:18 pm

            Thanks again!

  11. Waverly says

    January 29, 2014 at 2:20 pm

    Love those shoes!!

    Reply
  12. DC Celine says

    January 29, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    i ADORE Bass shoes – was so excited when they started these more fashion-forward lines. the look is so very you, tin man.

    Reply
  13. lexalemmy says

    January 29, 2014 at 12:28 pm

    I have had my eye on the gold ones for a while…LOVE.

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      January 29, 2014 at 12:34 pm

      It was hard to choose between silver and gold, but I decided to go with what matches my cuff!

      Reply

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My sister’s caftan is from @anthropologie (bought this summer so maybe you can find on resale sites).

I’m wearing a @bananarepublic dress also from this summer with the @universalstandard denim chore jacket and a hat I got from a @madewell collab a year or so ago. I glammed it up with some gold chains and gold drop earrings, but kept it comfy for a night of standing and dancing with @birkenstock sandals.

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I share not because I’m Mrs. Frizzle meets Iris Apfel as I recuperate at home, but because this whole thing has been a lesson on trusting my gut. And I want to remind you to do the same.

As we get older our bodies can feel like strangers. Things are constantly changing and it’s easy to just assume your annual physical will catch anything wrong. But if you slow down and listen to your body you’ll know when things are just a sign of aging and life and what seems unusual. That nagging issue may be something more serious.

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