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|6 Jun 2022|4 mins

12 Loafers That Will Make You Look Like A Fashion Aficionado

Looking to put some prep in your step? Here’s some advice…

Loafers have become a key piece among the aesthetic of modern day menswear bros in recent times. New York's male fashion kings can't get enough of them, pairing them regularly with dad jeans and overcoats in a cross-generational mash-up of tailoring-driven aesthetics, while the leisurely-yet-luxurious leather slip-ons remain a constant fixture on red carpet season.

This isn't to say, however, that the loafer doesn't require a certain amount of finesse to pull off. They need to be styled in a certain way, lest you walk out the door looking like a budget suit shop has taken you for a ride the week before your Year 10 formal. But with the loafer trend seemingly here to stay for some time to come, we thought we'd offer up some simple, timeless tips to pull off a surprisingly high-difficulty footwear manoeuvre.

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Stick with the classics

This particularly applies if you're just starting out or getting into your first pair of loafers, but investing in a classic pair by a renowned brand will get you off on the best possible foot (pun not intended). timeless footwear brands like G.H.Bass & Co., Church's, Grenson and on a more affordable level Staple Superior make exceptional old-school loafers that are the result of decades of honing and tweaking to find the perfect silhouette. If you want something a little more modern, yet minimal, check out brands like Common Projects and Eytys, which introduce a slightly more high-fashion aesthetic without sacrificing wearability.

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Avoid super skinny pants

A basic rule of thumb is that the more low-profile your loafers are, the better they'll look with slimmer trousers, but we find the majority of loafers pair the best with trousers and jeans in a regular cut. If you do prefer the Donald Glover-inspired skinny suit pants and loafers look (and all power to you if you do), make sure to keep the loafers as slim as possible.

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To sock or not to sock?

This is the eternal question, and one that has come up increasingly regularly in recent times as loafers have made their way back into more casual outfits among fashionable circles. The good news is that you can indeed rock socks with loafers, so long as they match the occasion. If you're pairing them with mid-century-inspired jeans, match them with white sports socks to suit the aesthetic. If you're rocking a suit, on the other hand, it might be best to bring out the no-show socks to evoke dress shoes.

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12 Loafers That Will Make You Look Like A Fashion Aficionado

Stick with the classics

Avoid super skinny pants

To sock or not to sock?

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