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Metallic loafers - nice or naff?

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Dancergirl · 28/09/2015 13:23

I was looking at these Boden loafers:

www.boden.co.uk/en-GB/Womens-Shoes-Boots/Flats/AR691/Womens-Fringed-Loafer.html#/ReviewHeader

Got loads of winter boots, I'd like some smart-ish shoes for the autumn.

I'm in my early 40s and like to look fairly well put together without looking frumpy.

So - loafers or some other style? Metallic or patent or something else?

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frikadela01 · 28/09/2015 14:10

I love that loafers have come back into fashion however am not loving the metallic ones... They just say grandma to me sorry.

However these from Clarks are lovely I think
www.clarks.co.uk/p/26112863?cm_mmc=Google--Product-Listing-Ads--PLA-_-la&kpid=26112863&gclid=CI_0za3mmcgCFYqRGwod5TULJw&kpid=26112863_7_E

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Dancergirl · 28/09/2015 14:26

Those Clarks ones are lovely, thanks frik I might try them.

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Floisme · 28/09/2015 14:37

I like a bit of metallic but, as someone who'll be in opaques for the next 8 months, I'm not sure how the legwear would work.

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Dancergirl · 28/09/2015 14:40

Hmm, maybe I'll stick to navy or black patent then....

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niminypiminy · 28/09/2015 16:13

Prefer the Clarks. I love metallic shoes (have, ahem, 4 pairs) and I think they go with everything - a bit like leopard print, metallic is a de facto neutral.

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lavendersun · 28/09/2015 16:22

I bought these last week, I collected them today, they are really lovely, very soft for patent leather - I bought navy.

www.dunelondon.com/goosie-fringe-and-tassel-trim-loafer-0076506080030034/

I bought these last month (my winter shoes all seemed to wear out/look tired together!), they are really nice too.

www.dunelondon.com/gwyneth-mid-block-heel-penny-loafer-0076508510012045/

Sizing is very different though, a 39 in the top one fits fine whereas the black ones are big and I have put a leather insole in them - still room. Narrow foot though.

I really love the Dune shoes this year, never had any until last month but they seem well made so far. Bought from JL as I thought they would be good if I had any probs as I hadn't bought the brand before.