In a sea of sandals and white sneakers, it's easy to forget about loafers when temperatures begin to rise. As most people know from wearing the style all fall and winter long, it's one of the easiest ways to make any outfit look polished. So why not translate that versatility to summer?
Thankfully, tons of brands are starting to churn out warm-weather variations of the shoe we know and love, meaning that the loafer, in all its office-appropriate glory, is about to start making the cut for your next beach vacation. With slip-ons, cut-outs, floral prints, and beyond, these kicks might just become your new weekend warriors. Click on for the functional and fresh options we're buying this season.
Is silver the new black? These definitely make a convincing case.
ASOS Meadow Metallic Flat Shoes, $41, available at ASOS.
Blisters are but a memory when you've got a sleek pair of slip-ons.
Dorateymur Filiskiye Patent Leather Slippers, $385, available at Net-A-Porter.
A low-key way to take color-blocking to the streets.
Adieu Paris Tricoloured Loafers, $469.42 $328.59, available at Farfetch.
Ain't no loafer like a Gucci loafer, and this statement pair proves it.
Gucci Princetown GG Blooms Slipper, $695, available at Gucci.
Complete your all-white summer outfits with footwear to match.
H&M Platform Loafers, $39.99, available at H&M.
You can wear these every day — we won't tell anyone.
Opening Ceremony Addell Combo Leather Loafers, $325 $195, available at Opening Ceremony.
More is more, right?
Tod’s Gommino Driving Shoes, $995, available at Tod's.
A comfort-sole version will get you through even the longest of days.
Everlane The Leather Street Shoe, $135, available at Everlane.
Your dad was onto something with those tassel dress shoes.
& Other Stories Tassel Loafers, $175, available at & Other Stories.
Even minimalists can get in on the loafer trend.
Reike Nen Clear Loafer Mule, $189, available at W Concept.
Make your next board-meeting outfit a bit more cheerful with some baby-pink penny loafers.
Cole Haan Pinch Campus Penny Loafer, $160 $99.95, available at Cole Haan.
Flower power never looked so sophisticated.
Fendi Floral Appliqued Leather Loafers, $900, available at Net-A-Porter.
Try an unexpected texture that requires a closer look.
Whistles Lister Open Back Loafer, $300 $240, available at Whistles.
This is how you give yourself a little height without wearing actual heels.
Zara Leather Platform Loafers, $89.90, available at Zara.
Thick, contrast soles are ready for anything.
Mango Contrast Platform Shoes, $99.99, available at Mango.
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