Ballet flats and slingback might be the hottest new trends in footwear, but you just can’t beat a good loafer. There’s a reason all of fashion’s biggest designers keep coming up with new takes on loafers every fall season. From designer statement pieces to more inventive hybrid silhouettes, there’s a reason this preppy classic is as cool and chic as ever.
Stuart Weitzman’s Palmer loafer is somewhere in between a seriously splurge-y investment piece and an entry-level loafer, making it perfect for someone who wants to take their loafer game up a little bit. The cheetah suede version is great, too. Freda Salvador’s shoes look like jewelry with their sleek gold bar, and you can add height with a chunky lug sole like these LAST loafers.
You don’t have to spend serious money to get a legacy loafer. G.H. Bass makes one of the most classic loafers in fashion, and they rarely come in over $180. Their Penny Loafers come in a rich maroon color or basic black. If you’re looking for something beyond the basics, I love their black penny loafer with a red heart detail.
Are you ready for more of a maximalist moment? Maybe you already have your go-to black option and want something with a little more sartorial flair. Ganni’s loafers come with an exaggerated square heel and crystal embellishments, or what about their driving moccasins in leopard print calfskin? Aeyde’s sleek, two-tone shoes in black and white feels very of-the-moment in a classic way, like something the Row would do.
When it comes to designers, there’s no lack of options. A classic Gucci print loafer is a fun way of doing neutrals, or go for it with a flashy gold Valentino shoe. And of course, there is always a Prada loafer to splurge on because as one of my favorite fashion writers says, Prada is one of the great pleasures of being an adult woman.
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