oxford
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Products arriving earlier than normal are so-called core items, such as oxford shirts, polo tops and sweaters, rather than seasonal items, CFO Picicci said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2025
“Haven’t used an oxford comma in over a decade.”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 31, 2023
He wore a pale pink oxford so exquisite, it made me think of that scene when Daisy weeps over Gatsby’s shirts.
From New York Times ● Mar. 2, 2022
Wearing a snap-brim straw hat, dark glasses, and an unconstructed jacket; a beige, un-pressed dress shirt; jeans; and nondescript oxford shoes, Dean was obviously not into fashion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2021
He’s dressed in a perfectly tailored white collar shirt rolled up to his elbows and with two of the top buttons casually undone, a pair of lean, dark trousers, and deep scarlet oxford shoes.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
The looks are familiar — gold-button blazers, oxfords and rugbys — but with the edge of New York City peacocking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2024
The couple, who met at Florida State University and now live in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., instead made wedding-branded socks available for anyone wishing to toss off their uncomfortable heels or oxfords.
From New York Times ● Oct. 23, 2018
The cheerleader dressed as a pillar of moral rectitude: colorful hair bows, an ankle-length skirt, and saddle oxfords.
From Slate ● Dec. 22, 2017
Embossed ankle boots and pine-green suede pumps have wood-grain block heels, and lug-sole oxfords feature chunky two-inch heels.
From Washington Post ● May 26, 2017
I sit at the end of the pew, next to Suesetta, who is wearing a navy-blue skirt, a white starched shirt, saddle oxfords, and bobby socks.
From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson
