When it comes to shoes, sometimes we just don’t know what to wear. Shoes, ballet shoes, slip-ons, flip flops, sandals, sneakers or boots, which look to choose today? Each type of shoe is beautiful in its own way and has its own purpose. Today we’ll talk about such an interesting type of shoe as loafers.
Loafers - look like moccasins, but differ from them in a stiff and rather rough sole. Sometimes in such models there is a small heel. Additions to loafers, most often is fringe, rhinestones, tassels, etc.
Loafers are made of genuine or artificial leather. There are also suede and nubuck models.
Interesting Facts:
- The name loafers comes from the English word loafer, which means loafer.
- The first loafers appeared on sailors back in the distant XX years.
- In 1930, fashion houses engaged in the mass production of loafers for men. And only since the mid-80s, loafers began to wear world celebrities of that time. Such as Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly.
Loafers and dresses
Loafers are considered a classic kind of shoes. With the help of them you can create a different image, whether it is casual or office bow.
If you go to work, you can choose loafers in standard black, varnished color. They are minimalistic, fashionable and very comfortable to wear. The main thing in such a tandem is not to go too far with accessories, but you can add a jacket or a classic vest.
A good option for a summer walk would be to choose a chiffon dress and loafers in bright colors. They can be silver, white, sometimes, if your dress allows you to print it can be leopard loafers. You can choose a dress in a delicate lilac, pink or other pastel color. If you are not afraid of bright colors, you can wear a red dress with a black strip. In this case, black loafers are best for you.
Loafers skirts and shorts
It is very interesting to wear a skirt and loafers, because in this combination you can choose any top. The image of the game of colors can be achieved by combining a white top and a black bottom.
Loafers will complement the picture and an excellent, office bow is ready.
For a more casual pastime, choose skirts in bright colors. Only in this case should your top be dark, plain or white. Otherwise, loafers under too bright, screaming image will look inappropriate.
You can also easily wear loafers for shorts, while choosing a light top. It can be a blouse with long sleeves or a knitted turtleneck.
Loafers and trousers
One of the classic combinations is loafers and trousers. In a strict, working dress code, pants can be black or white, but for more casual models, choose in color.
Pants you can choose a different style. It can be culottes, skinny models or cropped trousers. Loafers will be perfectly combined with any kind. Wear in this option a colored top, but not a very bright color. You can complement it with a white jacket and you get an interesting semi-monochrome image. A spectacular choice will be a purple jacket, and on top of a black cardigan.
Loafers and jeans
When two classics are intertwined in an image, then in this case you should think over your image to the smallest detail. Do not use too frank blouses, open T-shirts and tops in this combination. It will look very bad in combination with loafers.
It is advisable to choose jeans in the classic version, without torn holes and stripes. You can add a beige coat or elongated straight jacket to the look.
