It makes complete sense to want to narrow down your shoe rotation in the summer to handful of open-toed options. Maybe you’re flip-flop loyalist, maybe you’re introducing something new—like a wedge sandal. But there’s something to be said about keeping those walkable classics from the transitional period in rotation, like the soft ballet or loafer, both of which embody that low-effort, high-reward sense of style we all strive for.
Vogue’s Guide to Styling Loafers for Summer
It’s likely that you already have a pair of loafers stashed somewhere in your closet—which brings us to our next point: how to style them for summer. Whether your loafer of choice is classic, or more seasonal (say, a raffia style or a soft white deck shoe), let our guide below serve as your starting point for how wear them right now.
You’ll quickly find them to just as versatile for warm weather as cooler days—suitable for nearly any kind of scenario, from the office to the weekend and anywhere you end up in between. They’re a natural match for linen trousers, and contrast Bermuda shorts nicely, but they also play well with mini dresses and midi skirts. The only question remaining: will you, or will you not, wear them with socks?
The Menswear-Inspired Loafer With a Sporty Track Short
Everyone’s embracing sporty style this summer, even the fashion crowd. Relaxed yet refined, start with a pair of track shorts, add on an oversized striped shirt, and slip into G.H. Bass’s menswear-inspired black loafers for a touch of prep. Thistles’s shield sunglasses complete the look.
