Loafers are one of the easiest shoes to style because they tend to look nice with everything. They’re a stylish and versatile addition to your shoe collection. You can wear them to work just as easily as you can wear them for a long travel day. There are tons of different options, so I put together a roundup of ways to wear different loafers, and loafers I recommend.
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How to Style Loafers Wherever You’re Going
Wherever you’re going, there’s a way to style all different types of loafers, whether you want to wear patent leather loafers, croc loafers, or mule loafers. Here are a few I love. I own the first three pairs.
What Are Loafers Styled Best With?
Loafers are a practical shoe that you can style with just about anything. Whether you’re going to work, traveling, or looking for a cute shoe to wear to brunch – there’s a loafer that works for each of those outfits. I love how there are so many options these days to fit everyone’s unique personal style. Honestly, I love penny loafers just as much as I love a lug sole loafer.
Are Loafers In Style
Yes! Loafers will never go out of style, and they’re also considered on-trend. I feel like I say this a lot but that’s because we love classic pieces here. Classic options like loafers will never go out of style (even if they aren’t all over social media).
How To Wear Loafers
How to wear chunky loafers and how to wear lug sole loafers
Chunky loafers and lug sole loafers are the epitome of edgy chic. And, a lot of them also happen to be super comfortable because of the sole.
Pleated skirt with chunky loafers and a blazer
I wore this outfit back in 2022 when I was pregnant! It’s a great option for work or when you want to get a little dressed up for brunch. This also looks super chic with a black leather jacket. This is my favorite! Size down one size. Click here to see it on me.
I recreated my outfit below since mine is pretty old. These lug sole loafers are perfect to add a fun edge to a classic outfit. You can also wear them with jeans or work pants.
How to wear loafers with socks
This is one of the best ways to wear loafers in the fall, winter, and early spring when you need an extra layer to keep your feet warm. This look is also trending right now, but it’s perfectly practical. You can wear loafers and socks with your jeans just as easily as you can wear them with a skirt.
If you’re wondering which socks to wear, I really think anything goes. Don’t worry about finding an exact matching to your loafers. Sock tights are also a great option to wear with loafers when it’s cold. I’m wearing these cashmere socks in both photos below.
How to style loafers with socks and jeans in the fall
This is a go-to outfit for me in the fall, and it’s super easy to recreate. Just wear your favorite sweater with jeans you love. Loafers and socks are the perfect finishing touch, and I added a belt to pull it all together.
I recreated this outfit since mine is old!
How to style loafers with socks and jeans in the winter
This type of outfit is perfect for Christmas shopping! I wore this during a day in Boston. These are my exact loafers in a slightly different color.
How to wear penny loafers
Penny loafers feel like the ultimate classic loafer. They tend to add a masculine vibe to your outfit. I think they look great with tailored pieces like straight leg jeans. But, you can also wear them with a more romantic feeling piece like a flowy dress.
Penny loafers outfit
Penny loafers come in all different styles – from classic black penny loafers to suede penny loafers. I personally love them all, but this pair of croc penny loafers is so fun. These also come in other colors like black. I love how you can wear them with a penny or not. By the way, I love these jeans. I’m wearing them in the photo above.
How to wear suede loafers
Suede loafers have been on my list forever, and I think I’m going to finally get a pair this year. They always look gorgeous and suede just elevates any outfit.
Suede loafers outfit for casual travel day
These suede loafers are perfect for a travel day look. You can wear them with comfortable loungewear to make your outfit look nicer than it would with sneakers. I love how you can also wear these with jeans.
How to wear classic loafers
How to style classic loafers for work
These loafers feel similar to designer loafers, but they’re a fraction of the cost. They’re also incredibly comfortable, so I love to wear them when I know I’ll be walking a lot. You can see how to style them with work pants and with jeans. I also wear these with skirts and dresses! These loafers come in tons of colors and materials, so you can easily find a pair that works with your wardrobe.
How to style classic loafers for travel and vacation
You can easily wear these loafers with any jeans. The almond shape toe makes them easy to wear with different styles of jeans. Sometimes, rounded toe loafers or square toe loafers feel like they make your legs look shorter, but this type of rounded, almond toe is super flattering. I love how they look with straight leg jeans, but I also wear them with wide leg jeans and barrel jeans.
How to wear loafers in the summer
Don’t pack your loafers away in the summer! They look chic with your favorite summer dress. There are also always lots of summer loafers that are made from woven leather or lightweight materials like raffia.
Loafers with a summer dress
Loafers always look nice with a linen midi dress. I love this outfit for work or the weekend. If you want to dress this up for work, you can style a button up underneath the dress instead of over it.
These are a few pairs of summer loafers I love.
How to wear backless loafers
Backless loafers are just like mules, and you can style them how you would style any other pair of loafers. I love how they look with jeans and skirts for spring and fall.
Slip skirt with suede jacket and backless loafers
This is the perfect transitional weather outfit. Think of those spring and fall days when it’s crisp outside in the morning and warm in the afternoon. You can also style this with regular loafers – I’d go with these. I love this look so much I think I need it for myself!
If you’re looking for my ways to style loafers, this blog post on casual chic outfit ideas has some other outfits that would look nice with loafers. Did you find a new way to wear loafers? Let me know what you think, and don’t forget to sign up for my email list!
