How to Style Loafers: 5 Easy Outfit Formulas for Women

Loafers are the shoe that makes every outfit look a little more put together. They are comfy like flats but feel more polished, and they work with jeans, skirts, dresses and even shorts.

Here is how to style loafers with 5 easy outfit formulas, using real photos from women on Instagram. Each photo has numbered labels so you can copy the look piece by piece.

Quick answer: Wear loafers with straight or white jeans and a blazer, with a skirt and tights, with white socks for a preppy look, or with a dress or shorts for a cute casual outfit.

Step 1: Wear Them With White Jeans and a Blazer

1White tee2Black blazer3White straight jeans4Black loafers

This is the easiest loafer outfit there is. A black blazer, a white tee, white jeans and black loafers looks sharp for work, lunch or travel days. The loafers make it feel smart without heels.

Step 2: Add a Pleated Skirt and Black Tights

1Fitted brown top2Pleated mini skirt3Black tights4Chunky loafers

A pleated mini, black tights and chunky loafers is a cute, school girl inspired winter outfit. A fitted top in a warm color like brown keeps it grown up.

Step 3: Show Off White Socks

1Oversized blazer2Black mini dress3Woven bag4White socks5Black loafers

White socks with black loafers is a big trend right now. It feels preppy and fun, especially with an all black outfit like a mini dress and oversized blazer.

Step 4: Pair Them With a Dress

1Olive mini dress2White lace shirt3Burgundy bag4White socks5Black loafers

Loafers look so cute with a short dress layered over a shirt. Add white socks and a small bag for a sweet, preppy fall or spring outfit.

Step 5: Try Them With Shorts

1Black fitted top2Shoulder bag3Black shorts4White socks and loafers

Loafers are not just for cold weather. With shorts, white socks and a fitted top, they make a casual summer or early fall outfit look styled.

Loafer Mistakes to Avoid

• Wearing pants that pool over your shoes. Ankle length or cropped pants show off loafers best.
• Choosing thin no show socks when you want the sock trend. Go for thick white socks instead.
• Picking slim loafers with very wide pants. Chunky loafers balance wide or barrel jeans.
• Forgetting to break them in. Wear new loafers at home for a few hours first.

FAQs

What pants look best with loafers?

Straight jeans, white jeans, cropped trousers and wide leg pants that hit at the ankle look best.

Should you wear socks with loafers?

Both work. Bare ankles look clean, and white socks look trendy and preppy.

Can you wear loafers with a skirt?

Yes. Loafers look great with mini skirts and tights or midi skirts.

Are loafers still in style?

Yes. Chunky and classic loafers are both very popular right now.

Your New Favorite Shoes

Loafers are easy to wear and go with almost everything. Start with jeans and a blazer, then try them with skirts, dresses and white socks.

More ideas: See my loafers outfits, these tips to style wide leg jeans and my winter blazer outfits.