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How to wear it
- Wear them with trousers that reach the ankle, so the shoe and a little skin both show.
- Keep the leather polished, since a dull loafer reads cheaper than it is.
- Choose a dark or mid-brown leather for trousers and tailoring, and save suede for denim and knits.
- Match the sock to the trouser or go without, but never a white sport sock.
What to pair it with
- Grey wool trousers and a white shirt: loafers and grey wool are the plainest smart pairing there is.
- Cropped jeans and a blazer: the bare ankle keeps the look light and modern.
- Wide leg trousers and a tucked knit: the shoe's low profile balances the volume.
- A midi dress and a long coat: the flat shoe keeps a dressy layering grounded.
- Cream trousers and a striped shirt: the palette stays soft from collar to shoe.
What to avoid
- Loafers with shorts and no-show socks that slip, which reads rushed.
- Loafers with a very casual, faded jean, which the shoe cannot rescue.
- Heavy lug-sole loafers with a fine trouser, which tips the proportion.
The takeaway · Loafers smarten almost anything, so keep the trouser hem and the leather neat.