Are loafers versitile? if so what color?
Hi I was thinking of getting loafers because I think they just fit my asthetic that I am going for and was wondering if black or burgundy would be a better color for loafers im probably gonna base it off my trouser combination. I have a biege linen widepants trouser, navy blue/grayish-dark blue trousers and either brown or green (im kinda color blind ill add a pic below) high-waisted trousers?
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I feel like brown could also work but I thought burgandy would be better cause I like to add a bit of flair to it
Brown is gonna be the most versatile. I also recommend suede. It just looks cooler.
ah yeah ok i thought so also im not rlly a fan of sude but yeah also out of black, brown, and burgandy how would you rank them based on versatility and just general looks
Brown > black > burgundy in terms of versatility.
I love a good burgundy shoe but, depending on the precise shade, it may not mesh too well with beige or navy trousers, and def not green. You should be fine with black tho.
Versatility also depends on the style. An Alden LHS is gonna be more flexible than a chunky tassel loafer.
Burgundy looks good with beige, navy and olive
are u talking about the picture? i sent because I never thought it was Olive but I can kinda see it
Yeah they look olive to me lol
I think black is more contemporary if that’s the vibe you’re going for but burgundy is the most versatile. Brown is nice too but burgundy is the default choice for a reason.
I think a really dark burgundy is super versatile. It's a softer contrast with beige for example where black might be super stark (also a cool look though! depends on the vibe you're going for.) I would try to collect some inspo (or look through your current collection) and take note of the most common colours you see, that might help with your decision. There are like, things that are "canonically" versatile that might not be versatile for YOU, yknow?
burgundy beef rolls are like, the default penny loafer
obviously depends on what you’re wearing but for the vast majority of people burgundy weejuns will be the easiest entry into loafers/ivy footwear