When it comes to menswear on the whole, functionality is considered to be one of the most important things to note. This stays the same for the men's footwear and this is reason why the loafers are starting to gain a lot of attention in the recent times. When going with the loafers option color of the shoes is the detail that is most noted on your outfit. Black loafers and dark brown loafers are the ones that are most preferred by the men but nowadays there are lot more styles that you can try out. In this article we discuss the
cognac loafers and why you should consider buying them for your next purchase.
If you are wondering about the name and why the loafers are named after a brandy then the answer again lies in the color. Cognac refers to a light brown color which looks like it is composed of red and brown. This earthy color is named after a French variety of brandy which comes in the same color. Brown being a color that is used widely in the shoes it is natural that cognac was also tried on the footwear. Cognac formal shoes like oxford shoes and derby shoes are considered to be a good choice for people who want a versatile style.
But cognac is still light shade of brown and thus is considered to be less formal than the dark brown. Thus cognac is one of the best choices to incorporate in loafers since the loafers are also considered to be a footwear that leans more on the casual side than formal.
Cognac leather loafers refer more to the color of the loafers than the type of leather in itself. The loafers when you first get it will be amber golden in color and this color is known to gradually darken with time. This might be because of the dyeing on the loafers. The dyeing process of the loafers are based on the style of ageing of brandy. When you want a bright style that looks new then you can go with the light brown loafers but when you need a aged brandy type look then choose the ones that comes with darker brown dyes.
The advantage with loafers is that the rich brandy color makes the accessory look luxurious. You can easily style them for the special occasions where you want to look dressed up. If you are a person who is bored of the usual black loafers and dark brown loafers look and want to try something new then it would be a better choice to go with the loafers. When you go with the cognac loafers you can try out a new style which is not too flashy and which is also most within your comfort zone. For example the loafers would work for the formal and semi formal occasions but you can also wear them as workwear since it does not gather much attention.
As mentioned before the loafers border on the line of the light brown shoes and thus it would be a good choice to avoid wearing them for formal events that come with strict dress codes. The brown in the loafers greatly help since it can pair well with most colors and you can wear them all over the year. But when you want to be particular the loafers are best referred for the summer and spring use. This take out your loafers when you are dressing up for a summer wedding or a party. Other than this you also have the option of styling them with the smart casual and casual garments.
Loafers on the whole were designed for the comfort of the wearer. They are laceless or do not have buckles as the other formal shoes. While the loafers started out as a casual business it has come a long way and now are being widely used with both formal and casual outfits. If you do not have a pair of loafers in your footwear collection then this would be the good time to purchase a pair since these styles are on the trend right now.
While purchasing for the loafers there are some details that we think will help you to properly select the style of the loafers that you want. The first thing to note is the material with which the loafers are made. High quality loafers should be preferred since they are durable and will last for a long time. Durability and the performance of the loafers are some of the other things that play a critical role in the footwear. For best loafers that come with trendy designs and good performance you can give a try to the branded ones like
carrucci cognac loafers and ferrini loafers. The prices of these branded loafers are also reasonable and can even fit into your budget.
Leather loafers are the ones that we prefer when you want a versatile style that you can wear with both formal and casual outfits. Mens leather loafers are durable requiring only minimal maintenance and this may be the reason why they are the most preferred option among men. The leather loafers offer the men a standard look which you can even style to your regular office day. Now when you need a flashy style that is best reserved for the special occasions then we would recommend you to give a try for the exotic skin leather loafers. These loafers are higher in price than the leather loafers but offer the wearer a superior look when compared to the leather loafers.
Alligator loafers, crocodile loafers and ostrich loafers are some among the many styles of the exotic skin loafers that are available in the market.
Next in line is the
suede cognac loafers and these are considered to be a less formal style than that of the leather loafers. Suede loafers are softer and more prone to damage thus requiring more maintenance than the leather loafers. Because of their non water repelling nature they are best to be reserved for the summer and spring events so that they last for a long time.
Velvet cognac loafers look like the richer version of the suede loafers and the plush fabric gives out a rich look for the wearer.
The loafers style is said to have originated in the early 20th century and since then lot of styles of loafers have come into the market regardless of the basic construction and design remaining the same. Also when you particular style of loafers was introduced and it became popular every prominent shoemakers at that time went to produce their own version of these loafers which further widened the range of styles that came into the market. This remains the same even today and you will have to know the styles available and the style that distinguishes them from the rest so that you can choose the style that would suit you the best.
Penny loafers is the perfect choice for the men who are looking for a formal style of loafers which you can style with both formal and casual styles. Also penny loafers are considered to be a classic style which would work for most occasions. The next style that we are going to discuss about is the tassel loafers. The tassel loafers come with leather tassels that are sewn to the vamp of the loafers. The formality of the tassel loafers were near to argument in the former times but now the tassel loafers can be worn with both business casual styles and also with the casual ones.
Horsebit loafers are the ones that are also much on the casual side and you can style them with both formal and casual styles. This style of the horsebit loafers have a metal piece which is shaped like a horse's snaffle on the vamp of the loafers and first came into style in the mid 1900s when it was designed by gucci. He changed some details like the color from brown to black and the addition of the metal piece made it look more sophisticated and thus they were even used with the most formal garments like business suits and such at that time. Because of their origin the horsebit loafers are also well known as gucci loafers.
Belgian loafers come with a small bow on the vamp of the loafers and also came into existence as a casual style. Nowadays they are used with both smart casual and casual outfits. Other than this you can also try out the kiltie loafers or the
slipper style cognac loafers depending on your taste and need.
As for styling the loafers it is important that you coordinate the color of the shoes to the color of your trousers. While some of the combinations work some might not. Here are some ideas in styling the loafers so as to make the process easy for you when you intend to try it.
Our first recommendation for you is to style the loafers with light gray trousers. This is a cool summer style and you can also experiment with brighter colors on the upper garments. For a smart and contemporary style you can style the leather loafers with an outfit that comes with the light gray dress pants with light blue dress shirt, navy tie and Royal Blue single breasted blazer. For a still more refined and classic look you can style the mens leather loafers with an outfit that consists of a light gray plaid suit paired with white dress shirt, blue print tie and navy polka dot pocket square. For a little more casual style of the outfit you can pair the
casual cognac loafers with an outfit of dark brown short jacket with olive print short sleeve shirt.
Beige trousers are also a great style to be combined with the loafers. When both the shoes and trousers colors are same or have similar shade then the outfit might look washed out. When you go with the beige trousers with loafers you are provided with a contrasting look which makes the outfit more interesting.
For an easy but smart outfit you can style the handmade loafers with an outfit that consists of beige dress pants with white and red vertical stripes dress shirt, dark brown blazer and beige tie. For a smart casual style you can style the stylish loafers with an outfit that consists of beige chinos paired with a black long sleeve shirt and a brown blazer.
Blue is another color that can pair well with the cognac loafers. Blue is a color that dominates the men's wardrobe and thus you can try different styles to make the outfit work. For a simple and failproof look you can style the
mens cognac penny loafers with an outfit that comprises of navy single breasted suit, light blue dress shirt and Burgundy striped tie. For a smart casual look that you can wear the summer weddings you can style the mens cognac tassel loafers with an outfit that consists of teal single breasted blazer paired with light blue dress shirt and charcoal dress pants.
Some of the other styles that you can try with the loafers are being discussed below. Olive trousers look good when paired with the loafers and thus you can style the cognac suede loafers with an outfit that consists of olive dress pants, beige linen blazer and white dress shirt.
White trousers also provide good contrast when paired with the loafers. You can style the mens cognac horsebit loafers with an outfit of white dress pants paired with navy blazer, light blue dress shirt and dark green tie.