Nowadays, it is not easy to keep up with all the fashion trends. Every day there are many modern models of clothes, shoes, accessories. And to choose among hundreds of new products that will emphasize your style and will be combined with different types of clothes is not an easy task. But it is worth considering not only fashion, but also comfort. Loafers are just that type of shoe that combines both comfort and style.
Features
Loafers are classic shoes, very similar to moccasins. They have a thickened sole, a wide heel and are always easily recognizable by a brush, fringe or slits in the front. This feature is the highlight of the loafers.
This is not to say that loafers are a novelty in the fashion world. Their story begins in the distant past. At first it was only a men's version of shoes. Loafers were worn by English sailors and it was believed that these were loafers' shoes, since sailors liked to spend their free time in bars and pubs.
A little later, in the 30s of the 20th century, loafers were noticed and began to be intensively produced by George Bass, an entrepreneur from America. It was he who invented the famous slot, replacing it with a brush. Students immediately liked these shoes, and they attracted luck by inserting a coin into the slot. So the first penny loafers appeared.
And only in 1966, Guccio Gucci changed his attitude towards loafers, turning them from shoes for every day into a fashionable trend. Such an innovation could not fail to please the elite of society and loafers began to be worn in combination with strict business suits and tuxedos. At the same time, the female half drew attention to this stylish and beautiful look of shoes.
Models
Loafers have several models. There are so many options, both finishes and colors. The sole of such shoes also meets the requirements of modern fashion and can vary in thickness and height. Loafers may have a heel.
Moreover, the heel can be completely different - from thin, almost like a hairpin, to massive and wide.
Conditionally, you can divide the loafers as follows:
- On a thick platform sole;
- On the heel;
- Wedges;
- On tractor soles;
- On low speed
Materials
Now you can find loafers from a variety of materials. It can be leather or patent leather shoes. Such shoes are always made with high quality, and it remains only to choose your personal style. Recently, a real boom has been made by suede loafers, which look very elegant and fit different looks, especially for evening ones.
Color schemes
Demand for loafers is very high today. Designers have to think through more and more colors and styles to which they are suitable. It's hard to say which shades are the most fashionable. Beige or white shoes with white soles are popular, which harmoniously combine with almost any clothing. For girls who like to always be in the center of events, you can choose the color option - red, green, blue, burgundy, black loafers that will look good with a solid top. More bold decisions are silver, gold color. Leopard color is rapidly returning to fashion, and designers could not get around it when decorating loafers.
Fashion trends
Loafers are good because they can be worn freely with different styles of clothing. Attractive combination of beige or cognac-colored shoes with white or black top. Loafers look great with cropped trousers and shorts. They fit jeans and miniskirts, as well as dresses with high waist.
Women's narrow-nosed loafers made from suede or nubuck are a great choice for those who value simplicity in style. Such shoes do not have various jewelry made of beads, rhinestones, stripes, but can be with the image of the emblem. The model is good in that it suits both sports girls and business business women. Loafers can be worn at least every day, because they are very comfortable and comfortable to wear and eliminate leg fatigue, corns and other troubles that can be expected from shoes.
Stylish combinations
It is not so important what you want to wear loafers with. And all because these shoes are just room for imagination. You can create dozens of stylish looks, and they will all be different. No wonder loafers are called the most versatile shoes. There are several styles already approved by fashionistas from around the world.
Skirt loafers
Loafers go well with a skirt, provided that the length is correctly selected. You can achieve a very effective look if you wear a strict black pencil skirt and a simple sweater or jumper. Fluttering skirts from several layers, of various shades, look no less stylish. At the same time, shoes on low speed are the best choice.
Loafers are something that you should not be afraid to put on a romantic date. In combination with airy lace, a skirt or a dress made of thin fabric, loafers will give your image a gentle excitement, and even some light infantilism. Many girls also like to wear white socks or knee-high socks with a skirt or dress, which also makes them look childishly cute.
Loafers with trousers
Cropped black trousers go well with loafers. The top is selected monophonic - white, beige, delicate shades of mint, pink or blue. Jumpers, fitted white shirts, and a short coat are suitable for the top. The latest fashion is the elongated knitted sweaters.
Those who do not like the black color of trousers can easily replace it with dark emerald, burgundy, and cherry. With such combinations, it is also allowed to wear colored loafers of dark shades. Cropped blue jeans with a dark blouse are no less stylish. The top can be both loose and tight. An interesting highlight is the voluminous scarf and cardigan.
Office lovers also do not have to give up loafers. They are perfect for black trousers of classic length combined with a plain top or blouse and a plaid jacket. The color of the shoes is selected individually, but the most popular options are black, cherry or gray shades.
For city walks loafers combined with skinny jeans and a spacious top will be indispensable. In cool weather, a trench coat, cardigan and even a khaki jacket will be a wonderful complement to the look.
Dress Loafers
A rare and at the same time stunning style is a leather dress and platform loafers. Despite the seeming bulkiness, they complement the leather clothes as well as possible. It is best to choose a dress in black, but gray is also quite appropriate. You can complete the look with a fitted or slightly loose black jacket.
Autumn and winter season is a real boom for loafers and knitted dresses. Warm dresses in gray, light pink, blue and beige shades in harmony with dense plain tights without a pattern. A coat and a voluminous scarf are an integral part of such an image. Dark and saturated shades should prevail in shoes.
In the summer you can afford a little more. Waving dresses, especially with a belt at the waist, will suit both loafers at low speed and the heel. A small handbag or clutch will be a replacement for other accessories. It is worth remembering that the full color matching of the handbag and shoes is a bad manners. The combination of red low-soled loafers and a simple white dress looks incredibly beautiful.
Another fashionable combination is loafers with a sheath dress. It is desirable that the dress be plain. The image can be surely supplemented with various accessories, as the dress looks simple and elegant. The selection of shoes in a given case depends on the shade of your outfit. If the shoes are bright, then the top should be calm. For a sheath dress and loafers, graceful boleros, light airy capes, and jackets will suit.
Spectacular images
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With loafers, you can create tens and hundreds of spectacular images. The hipster style, so popular now among young people, did not go unnoticed by the couturier. If this style is close to you, then it is very important to choose the right shoes. It should not be overloaded with decor, ideally - if it is almost a masculine option. A cocoon coat, vest and skinny, as well as a small patent-leather handbag on a long strap - and the look is ready.
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One of the latest fashion trends is golden and silver loafers. They are more than anything else suitable for creating a romantic image for a date. It blends nicely with white and beige trousers with tucked cuffs, as well as with a thick woolen sweater. A soft hat with brim will not be superfluous here.
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White loafers are a real find for those who love the freedom of clothing. A white casual shirt in combination with a spacious patterned sweater has become a new trend in street fashion. You can complement it with a colored handbag on a strap.