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Loafers are now one of the hottest trends around in the footwear fashion. While there are styles that go in and out of trend every year what surprises with loafers is that it has managed to capture both menswear and womenswear making it one of the most prominent trends. Also with the increasing number of years that the loafers is staying in trend you can safely call it now a fashion rather than a passing trend. As in for the color of the loafers the usual choices are to go with classic colors like black and brown but when you want a more refreshing look for casual use then go with the light ones. In this article we discuss the
white loafers and some of the best ways in which you can style them.
White is definitely an eye catching color and when it comes to shoes or loafers it will be sure to turn heads. But white is not a new style for men when it comes to footwear. We have the Almighty sneakers which has now become almost a staple in every man's wardrobe. Thus people are used to see white shoes on your feet but the catch here is that it is accepted since it is a casual look. Loafers are considered to be a casual style since they were designed for the purpose but in recent times the loafers are also being widely used with formal garments for formal events. If you are thinking of getting the loafers for formal use then it would be best for you to go with the usual choices of black loafers or dark brown loafers or any dark shades of the loafers.
White is a striking color and thus the loafers would be best for you to reserve them for the semi formal events and casual events which do not require you to be in a strict dress code. White can be used for the events where you think that going with the trainers is too casual a look and the sandals are out of question. The loafers can give the wearer a dressed up look when compared with the look offered by going with the trainers or sandals. But you will have to make sure that you style the loafers in the right way so that the look works without the loafers becoming the main piece of your outfit.
As for the appropriate times when you can wear the loafers as mentioned before they wouldn't work for the strictly formal events and it would also be a wise choice to avoid wearing them to work. While there is nothing wrong in wearing them to office environments it will attract too much attention and there is a risk that you look unprofessional to the conventional dressers but if that doesn't bother you much then you can go with styling the loafers as your workwear. But the
men's white loafers are best suited for the special occasions like weddings, parties and such.
Also as mentioned before white is indeed a bright shade and it would be best to avoid them for the winter and fall they look contrasting too much with the dull surroundings. Also in these seasons you have more risk of getting it dirty easily. Thus it would be better if you reserve the loafers for the summer and spring use. While loafers easily blend in with the natural festive vibe that these bright seasons come with and with the number of event invitations that you get in these months you can put good use of the loafers.
As like all of the things there are styles in the loafers from which you can select the one that best suits your taste. But for that you will have to first know about them and the factors that distinguishes a style from another. Other than the type of the loafers there are also some minor details that will help you choose the best loafers for you. The first thing that you will have to remember is that the loafers were designed for comfort rather than for style. They lack the usual laces or buckles on the formal shoes and this only emphasizes the argument on the comfort and ease with which you can handle the shoes. Thus make sure that you with the pair of loafers in which you are comfortable with rather than looking for the ones with perfect styling.
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For the loafers to comfortably fit is important that you go with the high quality ones that come with good construction and is also made from high quality materials. To ensure this it might be a great choice for you to go with the branded ones like the ferrini loafers or the
carrucciloafers. They offer you with innovative designs and best quality loafers which will fit you perfectly. Rather than going with the fake cheap loafers it will be best to spend some money on the quality ones since they will last longer. Now the material from which the loafers are made plays a major role in the look and quality of the loafers.
The
leather white loafers are the most preferred styles since they give out a formal and sophisticated look. Mens white leather loafers are durable in making and can last for even decades with proper maintenance. If you are thinking of a daily style that comes in an affordable price range then the leather loafers are the best choice for you. When you need a dressier look that you can wear for events where you want to show off your style then it would be best for you to go with the exotic skin loafers like the crocodile loafers and alligator loafers. Velvet loafers are rare in use since most of the time deep colors look the best when paired with the plush fabric of the velvet.
Other than these another prominent style of white loafers is the
suede shoe loafers. While these mens suede loafers are not as durable and hard bearing as the leather loafers they give out a more casual look and thus would be best for the casual use. Also it would be best to restrict their usage to the summer and spring events since they easily deteriorate when exposed ri moisture. These are the options available in terms of material of the loafers and you can select the one that would best suit your need.
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As for styling the mens loafers here are some ideas that we think will help you style the loafers in a perfect look if you decide to get one for yourself. The color of the trousers you wear is one of the deciding points of the look when you go with the loafers. Navy trousers are our first recommendation to try out when you want to try the loafers style. While this is a bold style it is a natural combination which would blend in well to give a balanced look. For example you can style the stylish loafers with an outfit that includes an orange vertical striped long sleeve shirt and navy chinos. For a stylish and casual look you can style the leather loafers with an outfit that consists of white long sleeve shirt and navy chinos.
Another combination that can never forget wrong is the blue trousers with white loafers. While this look makes the outfit look balanced you get the opportunity to play with the color of the shirts like the orange or any other colors that pair well with the blue trousers. For a sartorially impressive look you can style the white suede loafers with an outfit of light blue single breasted suit paired with a white dress shirt which is left open necked. For a casual and laid back look you can style the leather loafers with an ensemble that consists of white floral long sleeve shirt and light blue chinos.
For a summer party worthy look it would be best for you to go with the light gray trousers with loafers combination. For a smart and refined look it would be better for you to go with styling the loafers with an outfit of navy chambray long sleeve shirt and light gray dress pants. For a casual and comfortable look you can style the suede loafers with an ensemble that consists of beige long sleeve tshirt and light gray chinos. For a layered look you can style the casual loafers with an ensemble that consists of black crew neck T-shirt with navy long sleeve shirt, navy shirt jacket and light gray chinos. For a dressed up look you can style the leather loafers with an outfit that consists of navy dress shirt with gray tweed blazer and light gray dress pants.
Loafers look great when paired with the light colored trousers and thus you can make the best use of the beige and tan trousers in your wardrobe. This light colored trousers with loafers combination is a warm weather classic and you can easily style them for any daytime event or a casual day around the city. For a catchy look you can style the
genuine white loafers with an outfit that consists of single breasted beige suit paired with a light blue long sleeve dress shirt. When you go with the 3 piece suit and add with it a tie then you can even pass it as a groom attire for the summer wedding. For a casual look you can style the white suede loafers with an outfit that consists of navy crew neck tshirt, navy knot blazer and beige vertical striped chinos. For a cool summer look the white leather loafers can be styled with pink polo shirt and tan shorts.
If you are bored with the black and navy pants and want to try something new then we would recommend you to try out the olive trousers. Any shade of the green would work when paired with the loafers. For a casual summer look where you also want to look dressed up you can choose to style the suede loafers with an ensemble that consists of white tank top with beige print short sleeve shirt and dark green cargo pants. For a seriously dapper and sophisticated look you can style the mens loafers with an outfit that consists of dark green suit with a open neck white dress shirt. For a effortlessly classy look you can style the leather loafers with an outfit that consists of white long sleeve shirt with dark green chinos.
Another option you should consider is to style the white loafers with your favorite pair of jeans. It can be a bold look and the jeans would be better if it is of lighter wash. For a simple and unshakeably proper look you can style the white penny loafers with an ensemble that consists of gray v neck sweater, white blazer and a pair of blue jeans. For a casual day to day style you can style the white tassel loafers with an outfit that consists of light purple long sleeve shirt with a pair of light blue jeans.
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As for the type of the white loafers there are styles you can choose from. For people who enjoy the classic styles it would be better for you to go with the penny loafers. The most popular style of the loafers is the tassel loafers. For a casual style you can go with the aurland loafers. Some of the other styles that you can give a try are the Belgian style loafers and horse bit loafers which are also widely known as the gucci loafers.