Loafers are one of most stylish shoes in menswear and it is no surprise that they have also infiltrated the womens footwear fashion. This popularity of the loafers may be contributed to many if it's factors like the comfort with which you can wear them and also ease with which you can dress up or dress down the loafers. There are a lot of styles in the loafers which have similar construction but differ in the small aesthetics. In this article we discuss the
black tassel loafers, their history and some of the best ways in which you can style this particular type of loafers if you decide to get a pair for yourself.
Black loafers are considered to be one of the most popular styles available in the loafers. Penny loafers is one of the classic styles and the tassel loafers can be a stylish alternative to the penny loafers. As mentioned before each of the style of the men's loafers have a distinguishing feature that differs it from the other usual styles. As in for the tassel loafers that feature involves the provision of the knotted or frayed laces that is attached to the top front of the loafers which is also technically known as the vamp. While most of the time these laces or tassels are simply for aesthetic purpose sometimes it also have functional use.
As for the color of the loafers most people tend to go with black or brown since these two are the safest choices when it comes to footwear. It also involves the fact that these colors do not show stains and thus are easier to maintain. Ever since the origin though the loafers were available on different colors the brown loafers were the most popular. This was because of the fact that at that time black was considered to be formal while the brown was best for casual and the loafers were introduced as a casual style of shoes. While the brown loafers remained to be the prominent style it changed when gucci entered the loafers business and introduced the black gucci loafers which soon became a popular style and they were even styled with the formal garments. Thus when you purchase the loafers it is best to think about the purpose for which you are getting the loafers and then decide on the color of the loafers. Mens
black tassel loafers are the best choice for men who are looking for the formal styles. This is a versatile style and you can style them with the formal or casual garments.
If you are a person who loves to follow the fashion trends you would have noted that it has become a beloved style among the celebrities and models if it making repeated appearance in the runways and red carpets is some kind of indication. Though they have captured the hearts of men of all ages even the youngest ones it is everything other than new. The tassel loafers style has been in fashion for a long time and it has a varied history which can be interesting to learn about.
Black loafers came into style in the time when the lines between the formal and casual styles were blurring and this was the early 20th century. At that time the youngsters were starting to experiment with the styles and ditching the usual formal styles and trying out the casual styles. By the 1930s at the time of the world wars the American College students were starting to adopt the slip on shoes which were becoming popular at that time. This style of the loafers were known as the penny loafers and this was known to have developed from a type of shows that Norwegian fishermen used.
As for the origin of the tassel loafers it is said to have started when a Hungarian actor called Paul lukas brought a pair of shoes that had a pair of tassels on the end of the laces on the shoes. While the actor was impressed with this style of the loafers he wanted his own version of these shoes. Thus he approached farkas&kovacs in 1948 and asked them to make a variation of this tassel shoes in which the laces of the shoes ran along the shoes opening. While he liked the resulting style the shoes that were given to him were of bad fit. Thus he took these shoes to two more shoemakers in new York which also later turned into the reputable Alden shoe company in the future. These shoemakers changed slightly the design of the shoes and ignoring the lace up style went to incorporate the tassels into the variation of the penny loafers. For this the loafers came with the leather strap with tassels and this was mainly for decoration.
This was the origin of the black tassel loafers and when Alden recognised the potential of the tassel loafers as a casual and elegant design they introduced their own line up. The intuition was right and the tassel loafers sold out at a fast rate and the ivy League students of that time took a liking to these loafers considering it to be a little more formal replacement to the penny loafers style which was the predominant one at that time. Even today the original style of black loafers still remain to be the same. Even after almost 60 years since it's origin the style remains to be one of the most sought after ones. Now every famous shoemakers brand have their own version of the tassel loafers.
As for the styling of the tassel loafers it is considered to be a versatile style which can be used for the semi formal and dressy casual events. When it comes to tassel loafers because of the dark color you can wear them with any color of garments at any time of the year. The tassel loafers are considered to the best to be styled with the businesses casual clothing but you can also style it for more casual styled like the business dinners, date nights and semi formal weddings. All you have to do is to learn how to style it perfectly with the combining garments so that the look can work.
As mentioned before there are styles in the black tassel loafers and you can select the one that would suit your taste. While the construction of the black loafers remain the same in all the styles there are only minor detail changes that make them look different. Go through the styles that are available in the online stores and then decide on the type that you want. For example you can go with the tassel loafers which come with kiltie flaps or the ones that come with brogues. Also the material from which the tassel loafers are made also plays an important role in the look that it offers for you. tassel loafers might be too casual for to be paired with the business suits especially in industries that have dress codes like government, law and finance. But when you need a businesses casual look you can style the suit with the tassel loafers since it gives a dapper and stylish look.
Leather shoe tassel loafers are the ones that are most recommended especially if you want a versatile style that you can wear with both formal and casual garments. Mens black leather tassel loafers can be styled with suits and also with the casual garments. Leather tassel loafers are durable and can last for a long time with minimal maintenance that is regularly wiping the loafers from dust and polishing them.
Calfskin leather black tassel loafers are affordable and can be used for different events. Other than this you can go with the exotic skin black loafers like the crocodile tassel loafers or the alligator black loafers which would give you a elegant and rich look for the wearer.
If you are getting the tassel loafers for casual use then you can choose to go with the
suede black tassel loafers. The black suede tassel loafers are softer to touch than the leather loafers and thus would not have the same kind of durability as the leather ones. Also the suede tassel loafers will not perform well with moisture and thus would need more maintenance. Suede tassel loafers are also good to reserve for the summer or spring events. As for the
velvet black tassel loafers they would give the wearer a dressy look which would be best for the events for which you need to dress up. Also black being a dark color would pair well with the plush fabric of the velvet tassel loafers.
As for styling the tassel loafers here are some of the ideas that we think will make your job easier. tassel loafers look great when paired with the black trousers. This is the most favorable combination since the all black look would work at any atmospheres. For a classic and stylish look you can style the tassel loafers with an ensemble that consists of grayhoundstooth double breasted blazer paired with mint crew neck T-shirt and black dress pants. For a sharp and elegant look you can style the leather tassel loafers with an outfit that comprises of black vertical striped single breasted suit paired with a white dress shirt and yellow knit tie. For a smart casual look you can style the authentic black loafers with an outfit that consists of grayhoundstooth double breasted blazer paired with the tan turtleneck and black corduroy dress pants.
The next style that we recommend for you is to style the black tassel loafers with gray trousers. This combination would be perfect for a different events like wedding or even the first date. You can go with any shade of gray trousers since it would work the best. For a sharp and contemporary look you can style the formal tassel loafers with an outfit that consists of navy plaid blazer paired with gray vest, white dress shirt, charcoal tie and charcoal gray dress pants. For a smart casual look you can style the tassel loafers with an outfit that consists of black and white gingham blazer with black turtleneck and charcoal gray dress pants. For a polished style you can style the tassel loafers with an outfit that comprises of gray herringbone wool suit paired with a black turtleneck. For a catchy look you can style the black loafers with an ensemble that consists of navy double breasted blazer, blue dress shirt, burgundy striped tie and light gray dress pants.
While they might offer the stunning look as the all black style tassel loafers with navy dress pants is also a good style to try. For a stylish and effortlessly put together look you can style the stylish tassel loafers with an ensemble that comprises of navy vertical striped single breasted suit paired with gray turtleneck and red plaid scarf. For a dressed up look you can style the black loafers with an outfit that consists of navy blue double breasted suit paired with aquamarine striped tie and white dress shirt.
Other than the dress trousers and chinos you can also style the tassel loafers with jeans to get a casual look. It would be best if you go with the slim fit jeans that would fit you properly. For a street style worthy look you can style the black leather tassel loafers with an outfit that consists of charcoal wool blazer paired with a black and white print short sleeve shirt and dark blue jeans. For a more refined look you can style the tassel loafers with an outfit of white blazer paired with light blue dress shirt and light blue jeans.