https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-to-wear-socks-with-loafers Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 25 May 2026 00:08:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-to-wear-socks-with-loafers#post-734634 Sat, 29 Sep 2012 17:16:09 +0000 Anonymous 734634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The type of loafer you have posted plus socks, would not work to my eye, not even sheer hose. It reads very, very matronly. IMO.<br /> Have you considered going with a metallic for this type of shoe? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-to-wear-socks-with-loafers#post-734627 Sat, 29 Sep 2012 17:07:09 +0000 L'Abeille 734627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. I realize Angie has spoken, but that is so different from how I perceive loafers, especially this style--which so makes me think of fall and plaid skirts. Maybe I'm more preppy-or hipster-than I thought.</p> <p>I have only this summer embraced the look of flat loafers without socks as a summer item, even worn with dresses (and my stylish daughter pointed out how trendy I was being when she saw me doing it--as in, Mom, did you know that was trendy now, or did you just pull them out of the back of the closet?) I was very happy this worked because it allowed me to resurrect a pair of black patent loafers that were never comfortable with socks, despite, adding arch supports, yet feel great on with bare feet, go figure!</p> <p>But I digress. I'm sure this is a trend that won't last, maybe even as long as till next summer. In a year or too this look (especially with dresses) will I think look as dated as 80s shoulders. But that loafer you highlighted is to me one of THE classic fall-and-winter shoes. I would wear it with black socks and black or tweed pants for pretty much every workday outfit I can picture myself wearing. For "me" time when I can be a bit more trendy, I would go big with argyle or even my black-and-white striped socks, with jeans or pants narrow and short enough that you couldn't miss the socks.</p> <p>But then, that's me. I certainly skew more classic and menswear than Angie's look. And I have Canadian winters to deal with, which means I can't go sockless, and I don't want to ruin my floors by wearing my winter boots inside, so a quick slip-on when I go inside feels natural. (Ie I'd wear these like oxfords plus the convenience factor)</p> <p>What would feel too preppy on me would be wearing it with knee socks and a tartan skirt (though heaven knows I'll be tempted) And I would do that with my stack-heeled loafers, sans the knee socks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-to-wear-socks-with-loafers#post-733961 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 21:27:01 +0000 Angie 733961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Loafers with socks can be a deliberate fashion statement on young gals. Sweet in fact! Especially with skirts and dresses. </p> <p>Unless it's a deliberate fashion forward look like the one I mentioned above, I do not like the look of loafers or ballet flats with socks. To my eye, it's frumpy. Sheer knee highs could work, though. (As Parsley suggests). </p> <p>I wear socks most of the year - but with closed shoes like booties, boots and fashion sneakers. Loafers are a Summer shoe to me, like ballet flats, flat oxfords and slipper flats. I do not wear sandals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-to-wear-socks-with-loafers#post-733960 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 21:25:55 +0000 Kim 733960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think with those loafers the vamp is high enough that if you wore nude colored socks you could probably get away with it. The only time the socks would be seen is when you are sitting down and the pant leg comes up. I realize it's not the most fashionable solution but I'm in Canada and going without socks from October to May is just not an option. Hose would simply not be warm enough either for me.</p> <p>I'm looking forward to other solutions too as the ladies here are geniuses at fashion solutions! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-to-wear-socks-with-loafers#post-733953 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 21:15:42 +0000 Parsley 733953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Angie that these would look better without socks. If you must wear something under them, then nude knee-high hose could work.</p> <p>If your feet are that cold, you could wear booties with socks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-to-wear-socks-with-loafers#post-733929 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:25:04 +0000 Bagaline 733929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've fallen in love with these Clarks black loafers that I want to wear with jeans. I'm reading many articles saying that loafers look better without socks. That's all very good, but I NEED to wear socks. Here in Ireland, from the end of September, it's humid and cold and my feet are just freezing without socks.<br /> Angie, you've mentionned a few times that you can't stand to feel the cold on your feet. What's your opinion about loafers and socks? Any suggestion?<br /> <a href="http://clarks.ie/products/womens/womens-casual-shoes/glimpse-motion-black" rel="nofollow">http://clarks.ie/products/wome.....tion-black</a> </p>