Sportscraft Silk Shirt (similar here) J Brand Adrian Boyfriend Jeans (here) Ray Ban Clubmaster Sunnies c/o ASOS (here) Vintage Cross Body Leather Bag (similar here) Lace up sandals c/o Jessica Buurman (here)

The minute I saw these lace up strappy sandals from Jessica Buurman I knew I wanted to wear them with boyfriend jeans (sartorial clairvoyance?). The two are practically made for each other, a perfect contrast of masculinity and femininity; distressed and refined. I also love that they are not exactly dainty, with a bit of a gladiator theme in them. But unlike the true gladiator, which is tougher and bolder, the lace up sandal is decidedly subtle and lady like, suitable for pretty much any occasion. While these babies are probably intended for a night out in an LBD, as always, I love to dress these types of style down for day.

What do you think about the lace up sandal?