Every Cool Girl I Know Has One of These Loafer Trends in Her Closet
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Sure, boot trends get a lot of love around this time of the year. But if you’re a smart shopper, you know that keeping up with the best loafer trends is actually one of the smartest categories to pay attention to because the heroic shoe can be worn in spring, summer, fall, and winter. No matter what’s in the forecast, loafers are the versatile secret weapon in the closets of many of our favorite style stars.
From Kendall Jenner’s ruched The Row loafers, which we’ve seen her wear over and over again, to Daisy Edgar Jones’s sky-high Gucci take on the silhouette, there are so many fun designs rising in popularity. But there’s no need to go wild sifting through all of the offerings. I’ve made it easy to stay in the know of the top styles. To discover the best loafer trends in one place, just keep scrolling.
Pleats, Please
It’s the little details that matter most—like the nipped and tucked ruching on the loafers worn by Dakota Johnson. Follow her lead and opt for styles that come with neat tiny pleats this season.
Gatsby Loafer
Winona Penny Loafer
Faux Patent Leather Penny Loafer
Le Leather YSL Loafer
Soft Leather Flat Loafer
Leather Ruched Loafer
New Heights
The loafer pump is having quite a moment, thanks to the maximalist-approved Gucci style worn by Daisy Edgar Jones here. If you’re looking for something a little quieter, Magda Butrym’s sleek take will be the perfect companion to all of your fall outfits.
Layla Leather Loafer
Horsebit Platform Loafer
Patent Loafers
Munday Loafer
Loafer Pump
Colby Loafer
Fringe With Benefits
Layering on the texture is an easy style tip to make any outfit more interesting. Follow Emma Roberts’s lead and complete your looks with a loafer that has tousled tassels.
Esther Kiltie Tassel Loafer
Neighbor Loafer
Terrane Brushed Loafer
Sigrid Loafer
Tassel Loafer
Suede Tassel Loafer
Penny for Your Thoughts
We love when a classic is revived with an of-the-moment trend. We can thank you, Miu Miu, for spearheading the revival of the timeless penny loafer seen on Zoey Deutch here.
Penny Loafer
Porto Penny Loafer
Penny Loafer
Christyn Penny Loafers
Leather Loafers
Classic Dan Penny Loafers
Chug-a-Lug
Exaggerated deep treads offer a practical hand in creating extra traction, and they’re also fun to look at, too. Case in point: Simone Ashley’s Prada clunkers.
Lola Loafer
Monolith Platform Loafers
Axell Loafer
Leah Patent Leather Loafer
Quinn Lug-Sole Loafers
Lyra Lug Sole Loafer
The Chain Gang
Add a sparkling touch to outfits with a loafer that’s topped off with a metal accent. We’re forever enamored with the Tod’s design. And most recently, Chloé’s take on the trend has captured our attention.
Equestrian Loafers
Madame Loafers
Kylan Leather Loafer
Marcie Loafer
Loraine Bit Loafer
Leather Chain Slip-On Loafers
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