Perhaps you have a oxford shirt or two in your closet. However, do you really know the history behind those shirts? Not all shirts or weaves have a history, like oxford shirts so it is nice to know a little of the history when available. The cloth used for an oxford shirt traces all the way back to Great Britain in the 19th century.
The fabric has a pattern that is distinctive. It looks much like a basket weave. Still today, many dress shirts are made out of the oxford cloth that was developed so long ago. During the 19th century, it was a Scottish fabric mill that started using cotton to make the oxford cloth. It is only one of the different shirt fabrics that has been named after a university that is famous. This one was named after Oxford University. The three other universities that have been used include Yale, Harvard, and Cambridge.
Both synthetic and cotton fabrics are used to make oxford cloth today. In fact, you'll find more than a women's oxford shirt made out of this fabric. Often it can be found in sports attire, women's shirts, and even skirts. Oxford fabric has some unique features. Two fine yarns are taken and woven against a yarn that is heavier to make this fabric. In many cases, the heavier yarn that is used is a different color than the finer yarns. It is the contrast in color that provides the unique pattern of oxford cloth.
Dress up with Oxford Shirts
Women can dress oxford shirts up for office as the classic cut and design can easily be paired with a suit, jeans, khakis, sport blazer and pencil skirts. The collar style gives a more formal look, moreover, wearing cuff links will add a more professional touch. The classic colors of oxford shirts are blue, navy, black, white and stripes.
Women's oxford shirts are available in the same button-down, collared styles as men's shirts come. Plus, they are tailored with darts so they fit closer to the body while giving an ultra-feminine look. Indeed oxford dress shirts are the popular choice for women that can be dressed up with trench coats and blazers.
Oxford shirts are available in different casual variations such as button-down collar that can be worn with an open neck style. Women have the choice of short sleeve, three-quarter and long sleeve style that can easily be paired with casual khakis, Capri pants, shorts, miniskirts and denim jeans.
Here are some of my favorite women's Oxford shirts that I recommend to you:
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Grey Women's Classic Long Sleeve Wrinkle Resistant Oxford Shirt White Oxford >> See product details
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| White Women's Long Sleeve Oxford Shirt |
Women have choices to wear dress shirts with either heels or flats. Casual oxford shirts come in a huge range of colors and stripe patterns, bold color options that work well for casual settings, weekend wear, shopping, dinner dates and more.
See also >> Where To Buy Women's Oxford Shirts
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