Hi there! Welcome and thanks so much for stopping by today. Shoes are one of my favorite things about putting together an outfit, and you might be surprised by how many outfits in your closet go with loafers. They’re a classic shoe that you can wear to work or with your favorite jeans on the weekend. Plus, they add a touch of sophistication to any look.
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So, How Do You Wear Loafers?
If you’re looking for tips on how to wear loafers, I think these few will get you started! There are so many different styles of loafers, which I love because there’s something for everyone!
So, my first tip is to choose a pair you love and consider the shape of the toe. Loafers have definitely been trending the last couple of years, so there are lots of options and some feel more trendy than others. Just make sure you choose a pair that will work with your own closet! I like chunky loafers just as much as I like classic loafers. I love my loafers that have a round toe and those that have an almond toe – they’re both flattering. You can see an almond shape loafer in the photo directly below. Just be sure to consider which shape of shoe you think is the most flattering for you.
I also recommend that you pick a color that you can wear to work or on the weekend. Red is a trending color right now for shoes, but I would go with a traditional brown, black, or beige loafer because they’ll go with so much more. Basically, a neutral color! They’re long standing closet heroes. Then, a fun red loafer could be your second pair.
If you’re wondering where to start with putting together an outfit with loafers, try them with your favorite outfits for work or weekend that you already own. There’s nothing worse than buying shoes that you then need to buy more clothes for. Don’t hesitate to wear loafers with just about anything, including summer outfits. Try them with summer dresses, slip skirts, pleated skirts, jeans, and trousers. They work just as nicely with a business casual look as they do with a linen dress that you throw on to meet your friends on the weekend. You can see several ways I’ve styled loafers above and below! And, if you’re looking for even more inspiration, you can always check out my Instagram.
Loafers I Love
Okay, one last thing before we get into outfits. Here are several loafers I love. To be honest, I love most loafers and have to stop myself from adding more to my closet. Whether they are suede loafers, lug sole loafers, tassel loafers, or a woven loafer, I think it’s hard to go wrong with this shoe. I own the first two pairs, and you can seen them styled throughout this post.
10 Easy Ways to Style Loafers For Different Occasions
Loafers With A Summer Dress
Loafers might not be your first shoe choice for a spring or summer outfit, but they’re a great way to add an edgy feel to a summer dress or a spring outfit. They’re also a practical shoe to wear if you live in the city or if you’re on vacation in a city because they add more protection to your feet than sandals.
You can shop my exact loafers here. There are also lots of breathable options for loafers that are perfect for summer if you’re worried about your feet getting too hot!
Loafers Perfect for Travel
You’ll see these loafers in a few outfits in this post or throughout my blog because they’re one of my go-to pairs of loafers. The almond toe gives them a super flattering cut, and they are so, so comfortable. I wore these all over London and never once felt like my feet hurt from walking or from blisters. They’re really that comfortable. While I love this color for my own wardrobe, these loafers come in tons of different options, whether you’re looking for a neutral, a pattern, or a fun color.
Loafers You Can Wear To Work And Happy Hour
When I was in the office every day, I relied on these loafers for work too! They’re a great option for the office because they’re professional and cute enough to wear to happy hour or dinner with friends after work.
Loafers To Elevate Loungewear
These gorgeous brown loafers with the link detail are so fabulous! Click here to see them on me in black, which is the pair I tried on in store. Either option will elevate any outfit you wear, and they’re insanely comfortable. That’s the thing about loafers, isn’t it? They’re beautiful and comfortable – something I can’t stress enough about why I love them! Anyway, I wear these with jeans all the time, but I love how they go perfectly with loungewear. You’d never know I’m wearing comfortable lounge pants and not trousers!
Loafers With Midi Skirts Or Maxi Skirts
Whether you prefer a slip skirt or a pleated skirt, midi skirts look so good with loafers. They add a fun, edgy vibe to your outfit. You can wear loafers with skirts the entire year, but a midi skirt definitely works the best in the spring, summer, and fall. I love to wear my loafers with socks or sock tights and a maxi skirt in the winter.
Loafers with socks
Speaking of wearing loafers with socks, this is one of my favorite ways to style loafers. Socks and loafers are just comfortable together! It’s also a practical way to wear loafers if they’re new and feel stiff, or if you need some extra warmth. Loafers with socks look so cute with jeans, trousers, and skirts – and this type of outfit works across different seasons. You can see two totally different ways to wear this style below.
Loafers with sock tights
Sock tights are another way to wear loafers when it starts to get cold outside. These are my favorite sock tights. They can give your outfit a more professional feel if you want to wear them for work, but they’re a great option for casual outfits too. I’m obviously wearing ballet flats here, but I would wear this outfit with black loafers and sock tights.
Loafers with a heel
These loafers have a little twist – a block heel, which definitely elevates your outfit. The loafers below were gifted to me a couple of years ago. Click here to shop them. These are taupe, but they come in several color options. They run true to size in my experience. Anyway, I absolutely love these shoes for office looks or casual looks. I packed them here for a work trip, and as you can see, I also wore them when I was out and about on my own time.
They’re suede, but I have not had any issue with them when I’ve worn them in the rain. I just brushed the area that got soaked (I got caught in a storm), and it came right out. These loafers are super easy to slip on!
Loafers And Jeans
Loafers and jeans are a classic combination that you just can’t mess up! There’s nothing better than a classic outfit like this because it is all so easy to put together. You can wear loafers with any type of jeans too. Whether you like straight leg jeans or barrel jeans, wear them with a sweater, button up, work blouse, or t-shirt and you’re all set.
Loafers And Slip Skirt For Spring or Fall
Loafers and a slip skirt are another classic outfit combination, and I love how you can add a lightweight jacket to give it a more seasonal feel. A suede jacket or shirt jacket is perfect for fall and spring. Or, you could wear a cropped, lightweight jacket.
Related: How to Style Trousers Casually
That’s all from me today! What’s your favorite way to wear loafers?
