10 Ways to Style Loafers
A shoe that reads polished without ever feeling formal — here's how to get the most mileage from a single pair.
With jeans and a blazer for smart-casual.
With trousers for the office.
With a midi skirt and tights for fall.
With shorts and socks for a preppy summer look.
With a dress for a lower-effort alternative to heels.
With wide-leg pants for a clean, elongated silhouette.
With a cardigan and jeans for weekend errands.
With cropped pants to show a bit of ankle.
With a turtleneck and skirt for a polished winter look.
With a suit-style set for an off-duty professional look.
Loafers do the job of heels in terms of "finishing" an outfit, without any of the trade-offs — when in doubt about a shoe choice, they're almost always the safer polished option.
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