How to Wear Loafers

Loafers are such a traditional shoe and I’m happy they’ve come back into style. While I still have a pair of penny loafers (patent leather and sans penny), I’m loving the various silhouettes in the land of loafers these days – flat heel, chunky heel, hardware, and just the classic look. Here are my go to ensembles for how to wear loafers – the options are vast.

How to Wear Loafers

Though not mandatory, you’ll see my preferred approach for how to wear loafers is with skinny jeans and a cuffed or cropped length pant, showing some ankle (yes, even with sustainable socks in cooler months).

As with everything, I like a balanced approach. A classic loafer can lend itself to a more conservative vibe, so something with a little edge is always a plus for me. These Ron White shoes are a black patent leather loafer and they’re perfect for anything.

I bought them on our trip to downtown Calgary back in 2017 and they’re still on regular rotation in my wardrobe. They’re the only shoes I wear when I’m at conferences and standing all day. They’re comfortable (as all Ron White shoes are) and stylish.

I also love loafers with bold hardware too – thick silver, gold, or brass colored buckles across the top. It’s a fun, edgy and somehow classic loafer at the same time.

Learn more about sustainable shoes for all styles of footwear! And read my review of Sarah Flint shoes & discount code.

Loafer Outfit Ideas

• skinny jeans and sweater
• boyfriend jeans, tee, and blazer (see more autumn blazers)
• Straight leg jeans and cardigan
• min or midi dress and jean jacket
• shorts with button down shirt (get inspired: navy shirt outfits and black shirt outfits)

If you love skinny jeans like I do, see what shoes to wear with skinny jeans and what to wear with black pants!