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16 Of The Best Women's Loafers To Channel Hailey Bieber's Off-Duty Style
Pair with white socks, a mini skirt, and voilà, you're Mrs Bieber
Since Gucci launched the iconic shearling slip-on loafer in 2015, named the Princetown, loafers have become a staple shoe in many a fashionable woman's wardrobe. While women's loafers felt like they used to be the preserve of yacht-holiday-makers who own a bevvy of polo ponies and a pile in the Cotswolds, Alessandro Michele's casual take on the design became a fashion editor hit, quickly transforming the heretofore stuffy shoe's image.
Most recently, Hailey Bieber has become 2023's leading loafer fan, constantly donning them for off-duty moments, usually with a pair of white socks and a teeny, tiny skirt.
Loafers come in all shapes and sizes, with a style, colour and shape to suit any event or sensibility. From Saint Laurent and Miu Miu to The Row and Acne Studios, we've seen different forms of loafers all over the SS23 catwalks, plus, plenty of mid-range and high-street retailers have come up with their own offerings.
If you're a traditionalist at heart, G.H. Bass & Co. loafers should do the trick, while a chunkier pair like those from Prada are great for balancing out proportions on an outfit.
Whether you're looking for embroidered to embellished, or backless to patterned, we have rounded up the best ones out there to give your feet the boost they need when trekking to all this summers social gatherings and events. Find below the ELLE UK teams favourite women's loafers from the likes of Toast, Arket and Acne Studios.
& Other Stories Classic Leather Penny Loafers
& Other Stories Classic Leather Penny Loafers
£120.00
The square sole on these otherwise completely classic loafers give an unexpected edge to the high-street pair.
Straight from the AW23 collection, Dior's brushed calfskin loafers come complete with elegant tassels.
The Row Crinkled glossed-leather loafers
The Row Crinkled glossed-leather loafers
On the feet of all the editors and influencers in the know, The Row's loafers are an investment buy.
If Penny loafers read too traditional for you, try Toast's chunky offering.
There's something quite cheeky about these Acne Studio loafers that have the nose of their toe turned snootily upwards.
Talk about a good dupe, a fraction of the price with so many similarities to you know who's.
These patent Prada loafers were viral for a reason, the slightly chunky soles and visible logo set them apart from the rest.
These H&M shoes look much more expensive than their under £50 price tag.
Go big Burberry, or go home with these Nova check loafers.
£59.99
The elegant buckle and slightly pointed toe make these Mango loafers a chic high-street choice.
Saint Laurent Le Loafer black leather penny loafers
Saint Laurent Le Loafer black leather penny loafers
If you're looking for classic patent loafers to last you a lifetime, look no further than Saint Laurent's edgy pair.
GH Bass & Co Easy Weejuns Penny Loafers Wine Leather
A classic for a reason, GH Bass' Penny loafers lend a vintage feel to any look.
You can't go wrong with OG loafer makers Gucci.
All Saints Sofie Leather Loafers, Black
All Saints Sofie Leather Loafers, Black
The raw edges on these All Saints loafers lend a very cool feel to a formal shoe.
Take your Tabi obsession to the next level with Tabi loafers from Maison Margiela.
The COS loafers are sure to be a wardrobe staple.
Miu Miu Logo-coin raw-edge leather loafers
Miu Miu Logo-coin raw-edge leather loafers
Rock the raw-edge Miu Miu look from head to toe with their loafers.
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