rown is one of the most preferred colors when it comes to mens shoes. Other than brown men also widely prefer to go with the black shoes but the brown shoes have an advantage which the black shoes does not have. There are a lot of shades in brown shoes ranging from the dark to the light ones and depending on your taste you can select the one that would work for you. While most go with dark brown loafers if you want a change go with the lighter shades. In this article we discuss the
tan loafers and some of the best ways to style them.
There would be little to almost no chance of you not hearing about the loafers given how wildly they are trending for a few years. If you still do not know what we are talking about then are obliged to explain. Loafers are the laceless variation of the formal shoes and they also come without the buckles. The loafers are of the slip on variety which you can easily put on or take off. The comfort that these loafers offer and the ease at which you can handle them is making them widely popular among men of all age groups. The minimalist look of the loafers have also managed to impress the younger generation of men. Thus if you go with the loafers or any other loafers for that matter you can style them with various garments for different events.
Most people would go with the black loafers or dark brown loafers since those the safest options available in the market. While these might be great choices and you can wear them with any garments you have the risk of looking like you are dressed for office regardless of the type of event that you are attending. Thus when you go with dark brown loafers for your formal use you can style these light colored tan loafers for the semi formal and casual events. The look of the outfit greatly depends on how you choose to style it and thus it would be best if you take some time to know about the styles and look for the one that would work for you.
The mens loafers were considered to be a casual style since it was designed originally as a casual replacement to the formal shoes. But with time the taste of people changed and so is the formality level of the loafers. With most of the casual styles being accepted in recent times the loafers are also starting to get into the formal clothing business. There are a lot of styles available and it lies in your hand to select the one depending on the nature of the event that you are attending.
The loafers are slightly on the casual side given that they are of lighter shade and thus it would be best for you to style them for the special occasions rather than for the day tk day use. This is because of the fact that the light shade of the loafers would draw eyes on your feet and would be considered to be flashy by some. This is not a desirable case for work atmospheres but if you are attending a relatively casual event like summer wedding then it would a great choice. Most of the times the light colored shoes like loafers are most recommended for the summer and spring events since they look great in the natural light but on the other hand would stand out too much in winter and fall. Thus while selecting the loafers it would be best for you to think of the events for which you are going to style it and decide on the other details.
For example the season at which you are going to style the loafers also influences the choosing of the material from which the loafers are made from. The material of the loafers also greatly contributes the longevity of the loafers and thus it is an important point to note. The leather loafers are the the ones that are most preferred by men. This might be because of the fact that the loafers are durable and also are of low maintenance. You can wear these mens leather loafers with any type of outfits be it formal or casual. Other than this you can also go with
exotic skin leather tan loafers like crocodile loafers and alligator skin loafers when you need a richer style that you can wear to special occasions where you want to look dressed up.
The next style that we are going to discuss is the
suede tan loafers. While the leather loafers can be worn throughout the year the suede loafers would not have that type of luxury. The suede loafers can get damaged easily and also not water resistant. When you go with the tan suede loafers style it would be best for you to handle them carefully and also restrict their use to the drier seasons like summer and spring. This way you can ensure that the suede loafers last for a long time and also you get the best use of your money that you spend on the loafers. Velvet loafers are also a good look the velvet fabric looks best when you pair them with the dark colors rather than the light ones like tan.
The loafers are not a new style and have been in style for about a century. The loafers style is said to have originated in England when the king of that time asked for a casual type of shoes that he can wear to the evening events. But the loafers style gained their first spotlight in the 1930s when the penny loafers came into style. These penny loafers will have a diamond shaped cutout on the vamp of the loafers and they were widely preferred by the ivy League students of that time. Even today the penny loafers style is one of the most popular ones in the market and you can style them with both formal and casual garments. It is best to avoid wearing them to most formal events but you can easily style them with the business casuals.
Another one of the most popular styles of loafers in the market that you can try is the
tassel tan loafers. The tassel loafers come with a leather tassels or frayed tassels that is attached to the vamp of the loafers. They were considered to be a more formal version of the penny loafers at the time of their origin and now you can style them with both formals and casuals. The
Gucci tan loafers or the horse bit loafers are named such since they have a metal part that is shaped like a horse's snaffle on the vamp of the loafers and this design was first introduced by gucci. Now there are different variations of this style adopted by different shoemakers but the original design of gucci still remain to be the most classy of all. You can style these horsebit loafers with all kinds of outfits and would give you a dressier look when compared with the other styles of the loafers. Other than these popular designs you can also try out some of the other styled like kiltie loafers, Belgian loafers and slipper style loafers. Go through the designs and the distinguishing styles of the these loafers and then decide on the one that would suit you the best.
As for styling the loafers there are different styles you can try but for that you will first decide on the type that you are going with whether it is formal or casual. Since the loafers are on the lighter side it would be best if stick with the summer styling of the outfit. Here are some ideas of styling the loafers which might help you when you get one for yourself.
The color of the trousers is one of the most important things to note since it will have to complement with the loafers for your outfit to work. Our first recommendation for you is to go with the loafers with navy trousers or any of the dark blue trousers. For a stylish and off duty look you can style the tan suede loafers with an outfit that comprises of burgundy long sleeve shirt, mint crew neck tshirt and navy chinos. For a more standard look you can style the mens tan penny loafers with an outfit that consists of tobacco crew neck tshirt and navy chinos. When you add a long overcoat or a trench coat with this outfit then the look becomes far more superior. For a dapper summer style you can style the mens tan kiltie loafers with an outfit that consists of white long sleeve shirt, tan shirt jacket and navy dress pants.
The next style that you can try out is the loafers with medium to dark gray trousers or chinos. For a fashionable look you can style the
mens suede tan loafers with an outfit that consists of navy polo, navy vertical striped blazer and charcoal gray chinos. For a summer business casual look you can style the leather loafers with an ensemble that consists of charcoal gray single breasted suit paired with an open necked white long sleeve shirt. If you are a person who loves vintage style you can choose to go with the peaky blinders type look by styling the suede loafers with an ensemble that consists of white and navy striped crew neck tshirt, beige long sleeve shirt, navy wool shirt jacket and light gray dress pants. For a more refined look that you can wear to you summer office day you can style the loafers with an outfit that consists of gray blazer with white dress shirt, brown tie and gray dress pants.
As mentioned before the loafers is arguably an summer style and thus it would perfectly pair with white trousers and white jeans. For a modern and casual wardrobe choice you can choose to style the mens suede loafers with an ensemble that consists of beige crew neck tshirt and white chinos. For a sophisticated and indisputable look you can choose to style the suede loafers with an outfit that consists of white single breasted suit paired with white and red vertical striped dress shirt and navy print tie. For a summer holiday type look you can choose to style the
mens tan tassel loafers with an outfit that consists of light blue linen long sleeve shirt paired with white dress pants. For a stylish gentlemanly look you can style the mens tan horsebit loafers with an outfit that consists of beige turtleneck, gray blazer and white dress pants.
Other than these usual trousers style you can also style the loafers with more casual styles like jeans and shorts. For a stylish off duty look you can simply style the loafers with an outfit of white and navy gingham long sleeve shirt paired with navy dress shorts. For a contemporary summer look you can style the mens tan belgian loafers with an outfit that consists of white print short sleeve shirt paired with light blue ripped skinny jeans. For a soft yet bold look you can choose to style the tan suede loafers with an outfit that consists of gray wool turtleneck paired with beige plaid long sleeve shirt and blue jeans.
The quality of the loafers that you buy is important and go with the best loafers available in the market. Go with the quality loafers like the handmade loafers since they will be more durable. Some of our recommendations are
carrucci tan loafers and ferrini loafers.