Traditional tassel loafers (with jeans )

[MsNorbury]

Have always loved the look. Was in Clarks MEN'S dept buying school shoes for s1 when I saw women's beige ones. Or tan rather.
Tried on. Liked I think. Note all young UBS wearing loafers. Look nice with skinnies.
Then I thought " shit, do these look a bit coach trip ?"

What do you think.

[MsNorbury]

Young Uns. Not ubs

[ifancyashandy]

I've got a pair of black patent ones. I only wear them with smart cropped black trousers. I like to think I look slightly French

I would wear tan ones with a long chiffon pleated skirt. In fact, I may need to buy a pair to go with one in my wardrobe!

I probably would avoid wearing them with 'plain' jeans, unless they were turned up in a slightly 1950's style.

[MsNorbury]

Oh. Not with skinnies? Dark.
Hmm.

[ifancyashandy]

Personally, no, not on me. I have long skinny legs & think I would look like Olive Oyle! I just think you need to see the ankle in order to stop the foot looking too long and skinny. To stop the proportions from looking 'L' shaped IYKWIM?

[noddyholder]

Don't have to be young Have had mine since the 80s and have worn recently with turned up skinnies. Ds wears them too he is 17!

[noddyholder]

Only like with skinnies too hooray with crops (runs for cover)

[MsNorbury]

Yes. I think I agree.
So yes from nod

[ifancyashandy]

Then I've not described it correctly !

Tis much more Charlotte Gainsbourg circa 1969! . Think Rive Gauche darling!

[noddyholder]

this looks nice

[ifancyashandy]

Eeek! They is nasty!

[ifancyashandy]

(& for what it's worth, I think she looks totally Hooray! Different perceptions, innit!)

[noddyholder]

She looks classic and stylish not nasty! I like most things on her blog think she looks great

[ifancyashandy]

On phone so can't access blog. But totally not my style in that photo.

[noddyholder]

Totally mine!

[ggirltwin2pinot]

yes they're a classic
as are penny loafers...used to wear them in 80's with an actual penny in them

[HappyGirlNow]

Tan tasselled loafers look Fantastic with dark skinnies. Go for it.

[emsyj]

Tasselled loafers are one of those things that make me and then almost pass out from the fugly. I actually find it really hard to believe that anyone would like or wear that look, but clearly lots of people think it's nice! It puts me in mind of an older lady on a cruise (teamed with navy jacket).

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

I've been trying to buy the Clarks ones for weeks but the four is too big for me and none of the three branches I've tried have had a three and a half in stock. DD (17) has been wearing loafers since Sept and looks lovely in them. I thought they might be nice for work with 7/8ths trousers.

Those ones WIT wears are VILE - they actually make me feel sick.

[MsNorbury]

The WIT girl is so pretty she'd look good in anything.
She's obsessed with neon pink abd cockney Sparra slippers.

[granule]

I've had a hankering for cherry red penny loafers with rolled-up skinnies lately. Not indulged as yet.

[noddyholder]

Blimey remus really they make you feel sick?

[granule]

like these

[MsNorbury]

Likey. I have some dark red block heeled loafers for work. Kids love em

[MadameMessy]

No no no no no no no no! Loafers should not be worn in public.
On all my care of the elderly placements the big fat men who couldn't lace their shoes wore them.
No again!

[ifancyashandy]

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