If you are a gentleman who regularly puts use his suits and blazers then you would probably have your share of the oxfords and derbies in your footwear collection. While you have the usual collection of the men's shoes styles the next logical step would be to look for a new style and this is where the loafers come in. You need not be a fashion expert to note that the loafers are having a moment in recent years since it has proved its place in both men's and women's fashion. The surprising thing here is that there are much casual styles being preferred and in this article we discuss about one such style which is the
ivory loafers and the reasons why you should get your own pair.
Loafers offer you a proper bridge between the formal and casual style thus giving you a versatile style. While the loafers are nowadays being widely used with the formal garments but it is important to know that they are styles that originally lean more towards the casual side. This is what makes the loafers a great pick for the businesses casuals where it would be suffocating to wear oxfords throughout the day but you cannot also stoop down to the sneakers level comfort. The loafers instead provide the comfort with their easily slip on and off style. The loafers were first created for this reason and the convenience has made them a timeless style even after almost a century since it's origin.
The loafers as mentioned before were introduced as a casual replacement for the
formal shoes and men wore these loafers to the casual evening events. Though being a casual style the loafers were still of dark colors like brown or such. They were predominantly of brown and shades of it until gucci stepped up and produced their style of black gucci loafers which made them enter styling them with formal clothing threshold. But when the loafers came back into style this century people took the style seriously and many more variations of the loafers came out in all possible colors.
While we agree that the dark colored loafers like black loafers and brown loafers are the safest choices since you can style them with almost all garments be it formal or casual but every now and then it would be fun to step out of the comfort zone. Ivory loafers are one of those styles which you will find surprisingly versatile but only when you try it out for your own.loafers are still a risky style but only when compared with the
black loafers and dark
brown loafers since we are used to those styles. But when you need a new style to try and is confident on styling it right half the job is done. Thus while going with the loafers style you should sharpen your styling skills so that you will gain a confidence in pulling off the style.
For sure the mens ivory loafers are not going to work when you style them with your business suit for your regular office day. The loafers are best to be styled for the semi formal or casual events where you want to look dressed up for any event that you are attending. Also if you have the knowledge about ivory then you would know that it is an off white shade that has a slight tinge of yellow to it. As for the namesake it refers to the colors of the trunks on the elephant. Now when you look at the color you would know that they are slightly on the dull side and thus these loafers can work for almost all seasons. But they would work the best for the summer or spring seasons since natural light helps subdue the comparatively bright color of the loafers.
If you are a person who is thinking on trying out the lighter colors of the loafers then loafers would a great choice especially if you are eyeing the white loafers but think that they are too bright and will dominate the outfit. The advantage of the loafers when compared to the white loafers is the slight yellowish shade that will ground the style rather than it taking too much attention. As for selecting the right style of the loafers and the perfectly styling it here are a few things and ideas that you could note so that you will have an idea when you select a pair of loafers for you.
The style of the loafers are varied and you can select the one that would aid your purpose the best but for this you will first have to know the available ones and the distinguishing factor that will advocate for its selection. Thus decide on how you are going to use the loafers and then select the style that would suit it the best.
Penny ivory loafers is one of the prominent styles of the loafers and have a long history to go with. While they are said to have been in style ever since the start of the 20th century it is said to have made it's first appearance into America in the 1930s and the official style was made from the G.H bass shoe company. As for the special feature of these penny loafers they have a saddle that comes with a diamond shaped cut out in the vamp of the loafers. The penny loafers style picked up among the ivy League college students in the mid 1900s and the namesake of this style is also believed to have coined by these students. This is because of the belief that the students used the provision of the cut out in the loafers by inserting a penny into it and at that time two such pennies each in one loafer would be enough to make an emergency call. Even today the penny loafers are considered to be a classic style and you can style them with suits. If you are looking for a pair of loafers that is slightly on the formal side then you can choose to go with the mens ivory penny loafers. Penny ivory loafers will be a minimal style and you can wear them with both formal and casual styles.
The next style of the loafers that we are going to discuss about is the tassel loafers. These have the same basic construction of the penny loafers but have a pair of tassel ornaments that is sewn on the vamp of the loafers. While most of the times these tassels are simply for aesthetic purposes sometimes the tassels also have functional purposes through it is very rare in recent styles. The tassel loafers are being believed to have emerged to style in the mid 20th century and this variation of the loafers also became famous among the students who considered it to be a slightly more formal style of penny loafers. But with time the tassel loafers became prominent style among the businessmen and lawyers. For quite some time the tassel loafers were considered to be a old man style but in recent times it has become one of the most preferred styles among the men of younger generation. If you are looking for a pair of loafers that you can wear with the smart casuals then the ivory tassel loafers are your best choice. They are also the best styles to wear with the summer garments or even jeans. The tassel loafers is one of the styles that are both stylish and versatile and thus weekend would recommend you to consider buying it.
Horsebit ivory loafers are the next style that we are going to discuss about. The horsebit loafers are also widely known as the gucci loafers. This was because of the fact that gucci was the first one to design and release this style of the loafers and it became an instant hit in 1953. The horsebit loafers would have a metallic piece which is shaped like a horse's snaffle on the vamp of the loafers and hence the name. This style of the gucci loafers marked the beginning of the loafers entry into the formal world. At that time the loafers were widely restricted to the casual use but when gucci loafers came out they almost became an uniform to be styled with the suits for the men who worked in wall Street. The horsebit loafers can be a great style when you need casual style that would make you look dressed up for events like weddings and summer parties. After the success of the gucci loafers every brand developed their own style of the horsebit loafers and therefore you will have lots of options when you select the horsebit loafers.
Another less known style of the loafers is the beefroll ivory loafers. These styles of the loafers are similar to the penny loafers in their design but the stitching on the sides of these loafers resemble the beefrolls and hence the name. The beefroll loafers are subtle in their look and can be considered to be the less formal version of the penny loafers. You can style these ivory beefroll loafers with smart casuals and casual clothing. Other than these described styles you also have the option of going with the Belgian loafers or the kiltie loafers which are also becoming increasing popular both among the men's and women's footwear fashion.
The material from which the loafers are made are another important thing to note when selecting the loafers. This greatly influences the look and also the durability of the loafers and thus it would be better if you decide to spend some money to get genuine loafers which are made from good quality materials. Iivory
Leather loafers are the ones that receive much attention since they are durable and are also available in reasonable prices. Also you can style the ivory leather loafers with both formal and casual garments for almost any season since it will only require minimal maintenance such as regular cleaning and polishing.
As for styling the leather loafers here are some ideas. For a smart casual style you can style the stylish leather loafers with an outfit that consists of charcoal wool double breasted blazer with a navy long sleeve shirt and navy corduroy chinos. For a casual style you can style the leather loafers with an ensemble that consists of white crew neck tshirt with tan shorts.
Suede loafers are softer in look and would require more maintenance than the leather loafers but they are the most preferred styles when it comes to summer and spring events. The suede loafers might not work well with moisture and thus would be better to keep dry. Here are some styling ideas that would help you style the ivory
suede loafers in the best way. For a formal and smart look you can style the casual suede loafers with an outfit that consists of light blue suit with an open necked white short sleeve shirt. This would be a great choice if you are attending a summer wedding as a guest. For a classic and casual style you can style the suede loafers with an outfit of olive blazer paired with a white long sleeve shirt with white chinos. For a trendy look that is also foolproof you can style the mens suede ivory loafers with an outfit that consists of beige linen blazer paired with a dark green floral short sleeve shirt and light blue jeans. For a summer vacation type look you can style the suede loafers with a light blue shirt and navy shorts. The loafers with jeans is a good look which would provide you with a casual and laid back look for the summer events and parties.