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During the summer months, it may be tempting to reach for a sleek strappy sandal or perhaps even a trending jelly sandal. And while we’re always looking for ways to maximize open-toed airtime, there’s something to be said about keeping those walkable classics on rotation. Enter the summer loafer, which embodies that low-effort, high-reward sense of style we all can’t help but strive for. It’s also likely that you already have a pair or two tucked away in your closet, whether it’s a menswear-inspired black pair or a more statement-making style. The latter brings us to our next point: how to style loafers for summer. Keep reading to discover (and shop!) 10 preppy, polished, and practical outfits all centered around the timeless footwear choice.
Vogue’s Summer Loafer Wish List:
- The Classic Black Loafer: Banana Republic Navarre Penny loafers, $250
- The Relaxed-Fit Loafer: Flattered Bon Bon collapsable leather loafers, $229
- The Au-Natural Loafer: Margaux The Woven Andie Loafers, $345
- The Bright White Loafer: Gucci horsebit 1953 loafers, $990
- The Statement Red Loafer: Staud Becks soft loafers, $395
- The Python-Effect Pick: St. Agni flat loafers, $329
- The Raffia Loafer: Vince Davis flat raffia loafers, $295
- The Mesh Loafer: Khaite Alessia mesh slip-on loafers, $1,080
- The Driving Loafer: Jeffrey Campbell boast loafers, $148
- The Smoking Loafer: The Row Cary leather loafers, $1,150
When searching for sartorial inspiration, it’s no secret that the street style scene is a solid place to start. Just take the recent men’s shows happening now in Paris, for example. The women are bringing the fashion in more ways than one, modeling their loafer looks to total perfection. Our favorite outfit idea, you ask? A go-to black loafer with a pair of white ankle socks, sporty track shorts, and an oversized button-up shirt. Meanwhile, the driving loafer that made waves this spring is still going strong, especially when styled simply with a great blue jean and plain white tank top. More seasonal stars, like statement red styles or raffia-adorned pairs of au natural loafers, capture that festive summer feeling without going full on tropical. All you need is a flowy poplin midiskirt, crochet top, and basket bag and your loafer outfit is instantly sorted.
Below, Vogue’s ultimate guide on how to style loafers for summer, all of which come with the street style seal of approval.
The Menswear-Inspired Loafer With a Sporty Track Short
Everyone’s embracing sporty style this summer, even the fashion crowd. Relaxed yet refined, start with an oversized striped shirt, pair of nylon track shorts, and ankle-grazing white socks. To polish things off, G.H. Bass’s menswear-inspired black loafers add just a touch of prep.
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The Classic Brown Loafer With a Minimalist Tank
Offering up the same timelessness of a black loafer, a chestnut brown pair is a softer, more subtle style to consider. Wear these from Sebago with Matteau’s ribbed-knit tank top, a maroon-colored midiskirt from Massimo Dutti, and Savette’s suede ladylike handbag. It’s the ultimate summer-in-the-city pairing.
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The Driving Loafer With a Great Jean
Throughout the spring, the loafer on everyone’s–and we mean everyone’s–lips was the driving loafer. Thanks to brands like Miu Miu and The Row, the comeback was swift. For summer, we’re sporting ours casually with a great blue jean, buttery yellow button-up, and a plain, but perfect white tank.
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The Relaxed-Fit Loafer With a Knit Tank Dress
Embodying that carefree summer spirit we all know and love, a relaxed-fit loafer suits all your sartorial needs. Take this outfit, for example. Style Flattered’s soft-toe style with Cara Cara’s knit tank dress and Dragon Diffusion’s woven tote. For a welcome splash of of color, pop in Julietta’s burgundy-colored drop earrings.
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The Classic Black Loafer With a Sleek Suit Vest
Is there anything sleeker than a tailored suit vest and glossy black loafer pairing in the summer? We think not. To complete the look, opt for a pair of matching Bermuda shorts and DeMellier’s viral raffia-adorned mini bag.
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The Au Natural Loafer With a Fringed Tank
A pair of warm-weather friendly, au-natural loafers is one way to celebrate the start of summer in style. More specifically, we’re talking about this woven pair from Margaux. Style the hero item with Ulla Johnson’s fringed tank top, La Ligne’s printed midiskirt, and a Jane-Birkin-approved basket bag from Altuzarra.
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The Bright White Loafer With a Boho Blouse
Wearing white and the summer months go hand-in-hand, which makes Gucci’s horsebit loafers a style no-brainer. Give them the boho treatment by styling with Marant Étoile’s breezy floral-printed blouse, Levi’s long-line denim shorts, and Loewe’s beloved leather-trimmed basket bag.
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The Statement Red Loafer With a Crochet Tank
For summer, all things are (still) coming up red, even pairs of preppy loafers. This pointed-toe style from Staud is not only statement-making, but a soon-to-be wardrobe staple. Sport them with All That Remains’s crochet tank top, Dôen’s lace-trimmed midiskirt, and a beachy tote bag also from Staud.
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The Smoking Loafer With a Tailored Trouser
A pair of quietly luxurious loafers, like these from The Row, are never not in style. Match their minimalist mindset with a similarly chic outfit–think Tove’s linen bustier top, a pair of paperbag pants from Matteau, and Agmes’s cool-girl-approved cord necklace.
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The Python-Effect Loafer With a LWD
For those wanting to play with prints while still keeping things sleek and simple, turn to a pair of python-effect loafers. Styling-wise, these from St. Agni up the ante on a great white dress, black shoulder bag, and dainty gold jewelry.
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The Raffia Loafer With a Matching Crochet Set
This loafer outfit screams summer! First, sport Escvdo’s matching crochet skirt set, sling Marni’s raffia bag over your shoulders, and finally, step into this pair of raffia loafers from Manolo Blahnik. Whether you’re headed to the tropics or sticking to the city streets, this look definitely delivers.
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