https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/metallic-loafersa-good-buy-or-hard-to-style Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:46:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/metallic-loafersa-good-buy-or-hard-to-style/page/2#post-999070 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 15:22:18 +0000 chewyspaghetti 999070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think metallic loafers are really easy to style </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/metallic-loafersa-good-buy-or-hard-to-style/page/2#post-999048 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 14:49:30 +0000 Anonymous 999048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You won't know until you try! FWIW, I find some metallics easier to work with than others. The bronzey color in your picture is an excellent starting point because it's an interesting twist on a common shoe color. IME, gold loafers are tougher, only because I feel like the brightness puts my feet on full display. But this is my own hangup and something I'd never notice on someone else. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/metallic-loafersa-good-buy-or-hard-to-style/page/2#post-998912 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 10:53:50 +0000 Deborah 998912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought silver loafer style flats last summer and found they looked great with jeans, white and cobalt. I wouldn't call them a workhorse but I they did get plenty of wear. I vote yay. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/metallic-loafersa-good-buy-or-hard-to-style/page/2#post-998884 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 09:25:15 +0000 Hil 998884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had a pair of pewter ballet flats once that were total workhorses for me! I loved them! You have reminded me that maybe it's time to add a pair of metallic shoes to my wardrobe again! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/metallic-loafersa-good-buy-or-hard-to-style/page/2#post-998669 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 22:11:14 +0000 Lyn D. 998669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was very excited about my silver thrifted loafers, but never wore them :(<br />This colour is much more wearable though, especially if you like this shade for jewellery/ accessories. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/metallic-loafersa-good-buy-or-hard-to-style/page/2#post-998628 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 19:26:59 +0000 nancylee 998628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the confirmation, everyone (and for the visuals, Kari and Ornelia).<br />These were a total impulse buy, but I'm starting to think they might end up being unexpected workhorses.</p> <p>And I'm so excited about the deal I got! &nbsp;I'll post&nbsp;pics when they arrive....promise. &nbsp;I'm busy teaching a summer class this month, but I'll find time. &nbsp;Ebay has been good to me lately: &nbsp;I&nbsp;also found a patterned VC midi tube skirt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/metallic-loafersa-good-buy-or-hard-to-style/page/2#post-998627 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 19:25:51 +0000 Helen 998627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I meant "your" closet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/metallic-loafersa-good-buy-or-hard-to-style/page/2#post-998626 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 19:25:20 +0000 Helen 998626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful addition to our closet! You will be able to style these with anything! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/metallic-loafersa-good-buy-or-hard-to-style/page/2#post-998625 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 19:23:03 +0000 ManidipaM 998625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Metallic flats were probably my best buy last year bar maternity jeans! Mine are ballet flats with a bit more heft, and the same colour you chose. Goes with EVERYthing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/metallic-loafersa-good-buy-or-hard-to-style#post-998615 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 19:03:49 +0000 MsMary 998615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a pair of pewter flat boat shoes that I wear all. the. time.&nbsp; I vote "yay!" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/metallic-loafersa-good-buy-or-hard-to-style#post-998611 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 18:59:29 +0000 rebekahphoto 998611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>yes! they are super cool. I have some silver/gunmetal-ish metallic flats &amp; sandals that have become super workhorses--they add a great amount of shine/detail to most any simple outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/metallic-loafersa-good-buy-or-hard-to-style#post-998603 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 18:40:19 +0000 lynne 998603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are gorgeous! Score! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/metallic-loafersa-good-buy-or-hard-to-style#post-997935 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 19:08:17 +0000 Debra 997935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a GREAT buy </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/metallic-loafersa-good-buy-or-hard-to-style#post-997930 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 19:04:13 +0000 Parsley 997930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nancy,<br />Wow, what a great deal on some gorgeous shoes! I think you're going to love those, and find that they go with just about everything!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/metallic-loafersa-good-buy-or-hard-to-style#post-997896 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 18:36:15 +0000 unfrumped 997896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've already got your answer, but to me it's about the style first, then the degree of shine, and then which metal(s) for your color palette . If the shoe style is one that really works for your foot and outfits, then a metallic version is almost sure to be useful. I'm with Sheila on finding the duller metallics more wearable, but that's thinking of work and daytime. I just returned some pewter ballet flats whose color I loved, but that seemed were going to cut into my foot after awhile . Drat. So I had to<br /> think PPP and wait for the right combo<br /> of style and metallic. But just trying them on with different outfits convinced me how versatile such a color could be. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/metallic-loafersa-good-buy-or-hard-to-style#post-997855 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 17:17:12 +0000 Sheila 997855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, yes, YES! Casual metallic shoes have become a year-round staple in my closet. They dress up an outfit but are not too shiny or glam (mine are a dull pewter, which works great for my clothes) Thinking of buying some coppery ones, too, but they must be on the dull side vs. bright and shiny. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/metallic-loafersa-good-buy-or-hard-to-style#post-997850 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 17:13:01 +0000 Thistle 997850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will tell you my gold sandals are one of my biggest work horses this summer. Go with everything and add just the right amount of shine without being over the top.&nbsp; I love them, and I think these would be similar. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/metallic-loafersa-good-buy-or-hard-to-style#post-997837 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 16:37:32 +0000 Kari 997837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A few Pics for you: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/metallic-loafersa-good-buy-or-hard-to-style#post-997835 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 16:26:07 +0000 Kari 997835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nancylee, I got some silver, slightly heeled loafers for next to nothing in Spring 2012 and they were the BEST buy. I wear them constantly. With jeans of any cut; with pencil skirts and dresses. They were the best shoes to wear on the plane and in Europe. I'm wearing them as we speak!</p> <p>Will upload pics in a sec. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/metallic-loafersa-good-buy-or-hard-to-style#post-997829 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 16:07:57 +0000 Adelfa 997829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too find bronze to be incredibly useful. And it goes with both silver and gold, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/metallic-loafersa-good-buy-or-hard-to-style#post-997811 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 15:24:18 +0000 Day Vies 997811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have pleated bronze metallic ballet flats in a similar color. I think this takes a classic to a more versatile and stylish level. As a result I think these are a wonderful investment -- totally worth it. I love wearing them with khaki colors, oranges, purples, plums, cognacs, and yellows. These are beyond versatile and you will never be sorry that you bought them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/metallic-loafersa-good-buy-or-hard-to-style#post-997757 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 13:36:12 +0000 Lisa 997757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These look like a great piece because they are all shine but no pattern to them.&nbsp; I think they will be easy to remix. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/metallic-loafersa-good-buy-or-hard-to-style#post-997747 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 13:13:16 +0000 Karie 997747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I like these! I'm a loafer-lover, but they just never seem to fit my narrow feet.&nbsp;I'm so glad you got them, and I am looking forward to seeing them styled! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/metallic-loafersa-good-buy-or-hard-to-style#post-997744 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 13:09:06 +0000 Ornella 997744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh, these are pretty. I'm linking through a few of my recent posts (thanks for shout out Diane) and you can hopefully get some ideas.</p> <ol> <li>With <b><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hatnwhite-for-jazz-in-the-night">all-white</a></b> outfit.</li> <li><b><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-2-outfits-1-starting-point">Two more different</a></b>&nbsp;outfits based on the loafers and the same tee shirt.</li> </ol> <p>Looking forward to seeing yours styled.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/metallic-loafersa-good-buy-or-hard-to-style#post-997739 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 13:03:31 +0000 Betti 997739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! I'm glad you got them. I find metallics to be SO versatile. I bet you'll get a lot of wear out of them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/metallic-loafersa-good-buy-or-hard-to-style#post-997338 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 17:54:06 +0000 Nicole D 997338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You won't regret that purchase. I bought a pair of gold loafers about 15 years ago, didn't wear them much, but this year they are getting worn constantly! They so work as a neutral and add just a bit of polish to even a casual outfit. COngrats! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/metallic-loafersa-good-buy-or-hard-to-style#post-997334 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 17:51:03 +0000 Debbie 997334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you will fine a lot of uses for these. I think they would look great with boyfriend jeans! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/metallic-loafersa-good-buy-or-hard-to-style#post-997303 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 17:01:30 +0000 Jjsloane 997303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad you bought them - I hope they work as the color and style are great. I'm not a neutral party since I am addicted to metallic accessories at the moment (bags, belts and shoes).&nbsp;&nbsp;I had bronze booties last year and wore them all the time. I have pewter metallic loafers (the same ones Karie has) and also wore them all the time. I have metallic sandals&nbsp;for summer.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/metallic-loafersa-good-buy-or-hard-to-style#post-997286 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 16:25:19 +0000 Raisin 997286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them and I think you could easily pair them with almost anything. They are a neutral, you know! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/metallic-loafersa-good-buy-or-hard-to-style#post-997266 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 16:03:00 +0000 nancylee 997266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just pulled the trigger. &nbsp;They're mine! &nbsp;And for $79.99 on Ebay, brand new, plus a 14-day return window. &nbsp;(TS, these are actually a great color metallic for me...bronze works better than bright silver or gold&nbsp;for my neutral coloring.)</p> <p>Thanks all&nbsp;for the support. &nbsp;I think I <i>knew</i> they'd be a useful purchase...but I was hesitating because I've been pretty "good" about slowing my purchases this summer and was feeling a little guilty about buying something that wasn't a need. &nbsp;But I'm very glad I bought them--especially at this great price.</p> <p>Mochi, these are the Anyi Lu "Olivia" loafer. &nbsp;Retails for $395. &nbsp;:) </p>