If you're concerned oxfords or brogues will look too informal at work, look for patent leather pairs. Kimberly Smith, the fashion blogger behind Penny Pincher Fashion, adds instant polish to basic cuffed jeans and a turtleneck sweater with her dressed-up oxfords and marbled coat.

Liu Wen gives us a lesson in that "model-off-duty" look in this street style shot captured at Paris Fashion Week. There's something very Daft Punk about her gold and black metallic oxfords, and we're loving every little detail. What better way to dress up dark skinny jeans and a graphic tee?

Taylor Swift is in every magazine on newsstands these days, and it has nothing to do with her myriad romantic suitors. She has earned her place among fashion's trendsetters with looks like this one. Quirky details like patterned tights, a porkpie hat and oxford shoes make a plain white shirtdress look anything but ordinary.

Cleverly Yours style blogger Robyn Stewart embraces the masculine vibe, pairing her neutral brogues with an oversize shirt and slouchy sweater. The trick to pulling off the look is to choose just one item to wear oversize. If your top is looser, pair with a tailored jean, not boyfriend jeans.

The Row's 2015 resort wear collection places heavy emphasis on comfortable, everyday essentials in neutral colors that you can pair with anything. These white oxfords with contrasting tan laces look almost buttery soft and, when paired with a slouchy sweater and slacks, achieve effortless elegance.