The charm of loafers is that they feel dapper no matter how you style them. You might like classic black penny loafers with bright white calf socks, or velvet slip-ons that look like they belong ...
Just ask the two Chicagoans who founded Cole Haan, known for making some of the best shoes around like the now iconic ...
The last time I counted, I had about ten pairs of loafers in my closet. I like that the shoes can be snappier and less dainty than ballet flats and a little more serious than mary janes.