The formal shoes have dominated the men's footwear for a long time but in recent times a laceless style is gaining a lot of importance among all the age groups of men. The loafers are a great choice when you want a comfortable style especially in the warmer months or when you want to wear shoes for a long time. The mens loafers are replacing the formal shoes place in most workplaces but when it comes to using it as office wear you must be careful while selecting the color. In this article we will be discussing about the
gray loafersand why it is one of the best choices available when you need a versatile pair of footwear.
Black loafers and dark brown loafers have been considered as the some of the safest options available when you need a classic style. This might also be because of the fact that these loafers are dark neutral colors and thus would pair well with almost all colors of the garments and they would also suit the atmosphere of any event regardless of them being formal or casual. But being the safe option also me and that the black loafers and dark brown loafers will be in most men's footwear collection and thus you would overlap with every mens outfits. If you are bored with these usual styles then we would recommend you to try out the
gray loafersstyle.
loafers is the best style for a man who is stepping out of his comfort zone for the first time since it is a new style to try but without straying away too much from the usual styles. Even when you look at the formal clothing style the black suits and the Navy suits were the prominent and most accepted ones. But if you see in the recent times the gray suits have proved to be one of the widely preferred styles even when it comes to workwear.
loafers have the advantage of looking neutral thus not standing out too much and easily blending in with the surroundings. Thus blend in nature of the gray is one of the reasons why the suits of James Bond are often gray. When you go with the loafers you are provided with an accessory that can make your outfit look complete without attracting too much attention to itself.
Gray loafers are also the best style when you are looking for a pair of loafers that you can use for your day to day wear like to the office. When you go with the loafers you have the advantage of wearing a comfortable pair of loafers while at the same time one that fits into the dress codes that most corporations have. Now loafers being wildly trending at the moment it would not look weird to wear the loafers to your office especially considering the comfort that it offers when compared with the formal shoes like oxfords ans derbies. Also the loafers come without the laces or buckles and thus you can easily slip in or out of the loafers without exerting much effort.
The loafers were originally designed for this comfort for which that they are trending even now. This comfort of the loafers and the ease with which you can use the loafers are some of the main reasons that has earned the popularity that the loafers possess. The loafers is said to have emerged in the mid 19th century in Britain but for it to reach proper spotlight it took more than half a century. In 1930 a shoemaker inspired by a style of shoes that his towns dairy farmers wore in the area where the cows are milked which is also known as the loafing area developed a style of shoes and sold them as loafers. There are many other versions of this origin story and the right one is still not proved. However we know that the loafers style soon caught the eye of people all over Europe and also the tourists from America. Soon the loafers style entered the United States and since then there are a lot of iterations of this stylish loafers.
The
mens gray loafers are a great style which you can wear in all seasons because of their neutral shade. You might have heard recommendations asking you to avoid wearing bright colored loafers in winter and fall since they attract too much attention given the natural dull and subtle look of the seasons. But when it comes to loafers they are a neutral style and thus would not attract much attention towards it. Thus you can obviously style the
men's loafers with both formal and casual outfits at all seasons regardless of them being bright or dull.
Over the years there have been different variations of the loafers that have come into the market and you can choose the style that would suit you the best. As for the styles there isn't much difference in the functional or constructional sense and most would only differ on the aesthetic sense. For a cool and smart casual look you can go with the penny loafers. Penny loafers are believed to have the most classic styles of loafers that are available in the market. You can wear the penny loafers with business casuals and also for the semi formal and casual events. The penny loafers come with a diamond shaped cutout on the front top of the loafers which is an area that is often referred to as vamp of the loafers.
The next style is the
tassel gray loafers and they are now becoming more popular than the penny loafers. Again they are best to be paired with both formal and casual garments and thus would be a versatile style that comes with the leather tassels on the vamp of the loafers. Gucci loafers or the horsebit loafers are also a great style for men who are looking for an elegant style. The horsebit loafers come with the metal part which is shaped like the horse's snaffle on the vamp of the loafers. Other than these you can also try the Belgian loafers which has a small bow on the vamp of the loafers, kiltie loafers or
slipper style loafers depending on the look that you need.
There are some things that you will have to consider while selecting the gray loafers so that you get the right style that would deliver you with good look while also being durable. For example the material from which the loafers are made influences your outfit on the whole and also the quality of the loafers. Depending on the predominant climate at your region and the type of events that you tend to attend the most you can go with the right style of the loafers that would benefit you the most.
When you are looking for a formal style of the men's loafers that you are going to wear for your office or any of the formal events then we would recommend you to go with the Men's Brown Leather Jackets loafers. The mens leather loafers are also one of the major styles that are most preferred by men since they are a versatile style and you can wear them with both formal and casual outfits. Also the gray leather loafers would be durable because of their hard bearing nature and would also require less maintenance. As for the styling of the
mens leather loafers here are some ideas that would help you style them when you decide to get one for yourself.
For a formal and elegant look you can style the you can style the mensgray leather loafers with an ensemble that consists of navy and white plaid blazer, white dress shirt, navy tie, tan vest and navy chinos. For a simple layered look you can style the penny leather loafers with an outfit that consists of gray chambray long sleeve shirt, black lack v neck sweater and gray chinos. For a smart casual summer look you can style the gray leather loafers with an ensemble that consists of dark brown single breasted suit paired with the gray horizontal striped dress shirt.
The next style of the loafers that we recommend is the
men's suede loafers. These are less durable than the leather loafers and are more prone to scratches. Also the suede loafers are intolerable to moisture and thus it would be best to restrict it for the summer and spring season use. This makes them a less formal style when compared to the leather loafers and thus it would be best to style the suede loafers for the casual events like summer parties and beach weddings. As for the styling of the mens suede loafers here are some ideas that would help you style them easily.
For a elegant and sophisticated summer outfit you can style the gray suede loafers with an ensemble that consists of burgundy check blazer paired with light violet dress shirt, dark brown vertical striped tie and white dress pants. For a stylish and laid back look you can go with styling the mensgray tassel loafers with an outfit that consists of beige long sleeve shirt left open for a few buttons at the top and a pair of beige vertical striped chinos.
Gray would pair well with the light colored garments and this combination would be great for summer and spring styles. For example you can style the gray loafers with white and beige for a great look. For a relaxed casual style that is also on the dressier side you can style the mensgray penny loafers with an ensemble that consists of white long sleeve shirt and white ripped jeans. For a more colorful look you can style the stylish suede loafers with an outfit that comprises of orange polo and white jeans. For a relaxed and dapper look you can style the handmade loafers with an outfit that consists of open neck light blue long sleeve shirt and beige chinos.
But if you are more into the dark trousers light shoes type combination then you can choose to style the loafers with navy trousers. Navy being a style that is most preferred for work there would a lot of navy trousers in your wardrobe and you can put good use of it with the gray loafers. Starting with a clean and simple look you can style the light gray suede loafers with an outfit that consists of light blue check long sleeve shirt and navy chinos. For a basic and street style worthy look you can style the mensgray Belgian loafers with an ensemble of charcoal vertical striped crew neck tshirt paired with a gray blazer and navy blue chinos. For a perfect look that looks both trendy and sophisticated you can style the mensgrayhorsebit loafers with an outfit that comprises of black crew neck tshirt, tobacco suede bomber jacket and navy vertical striped dress pants. For the head to toe blue look you can style the mens suede loafers with an outfit that consists of white short sleeve shirt paired with blue denim jacket and navy dress pants.
Other than the dress pants and chinos you can also go with styling the loafers with
jeans and even shorts. For a modern and elegant look you can style the gray leather loafers with an outfit of blue check blazer paired with white dress shirt, navy vest and blue skinny jeans. For a easy to put together look you can style the loafers
outfit of olive crew neck tshirt and light blue jeans. For a casual and practical summer holiday type look you can style the loafers with navy print long sleeve shirt with white dress shorts.