Loafers OK with a suit?

[slm9555]

I have read mixed things online whether loafers are appropriate to wear with a suit. I am tired of wearing oxfords all the time with my suits. What is the general consensus on wearing loafers with a suit? Perfectly acceptable, okay but not ideal / neutral, or definitely a no no.

And a picture of my recent purchase:

[Old Expat Beast]

Only ok if you roll up the sleeves of the jacket, Miami Vice style.

[SUBversive]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Only ok if you roll up the sleeves of the jacket, Miami Vice style.

[T. Ferguson]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Only ok if you roll up the sleeves of the jacket, Miami Vice style.

And don't forget - no socks!!


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I'm more traditional IF you are talking business attire, then I always go with lace ups. But I suppose on the more casual side, like suit and no tie for a night out on the town, then loafers can work I suppose.

[JasoninDenver]

Those are casual loafers you have purchased and while nice, I would not pair them with a suit

[slcbbrown]

Originally Posted by JasoninDenver

Those are casual loafers you have purchased and while nice, I would not pair them with a suit

Any loafers that will work well with a suit have to have most of the same attributes as your dress "tie" shoes. Same materials, same construction, same colors, etc., so when you stand and your cuffs are in place, they look almost like the tie shoes. There are loafers that look like this, but more casual loafers don't work, IMO.

[Wesley Crusher]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Only ok if you roll up the sleeves of the jacket, Miami Vice style.

Don't forget that the suit has to be white. And linen.

[bayerische]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Only ok if you roll up the sleeves of the jacket, Miami Vice style.

X2!

[samsam]

I think it's perfectly acceptable nowadays.however, I'm a bit in the modern side.

[SUBversive]

Yes I think so.

[swils8610]

Lace ups with a suit. Loafers are good for slacks and a jacket.


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[Lisa]

Old schooler here. Loafers would be fine with a sport coat and khaki pants kind of pairing, but with a suit, something like cap-toe or wingtip oxford would look best.

[Laszlo]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Old schooler here. Loafers would be fine with a sport coat and khaki pants kind of pairing, but with a suit, something like cap-toe or wingtip oxford would look best.

Old-school still applies today IMO.

You know how to dress.

[skprd13]

If you want my opinion I would say yes. However I must worn you, you are getting the opinion from a man that has only worn a sport coat and tie 2 times in the last 25 yrs. Surprisingly the 2 times have been this yr alone. One time because the project I completed won the GCA 1st place award for 15 to 25 million dollars Residential housing units and the last time I just posted a pic of myself and my wife just this past weekend for a friends wedding. Do treat lightly when taking my advise! Hahahahahaha Dressed up in Hawaii is a nice aloha shirt and slacks or nice shorts depends on the occasion.

Aloha from Kauai,
Tom

[warren G.]

I wouldn't do it personally. But to be honest, I've seen worse.

[elcompa]

Suit = No

Sport coat and dress pants = Yes

[threemonkeys]

A little too casual with a suit for me. Sports jacket no tie would work.

[Andad]

Sorry Slm.

The TRF fashion police have spoken.

I have no comment - I don't own a suit.

I do have some black lace up shoes that I wear with casual pants and a DB jacket.

Is that ok?

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by directioneng

Sorry Slm.

The TRF fashion police have spoken.

I have no comment - I don't own a suit.

I do have some black lace up shoes that I wear with casual pants and a DB jacket.

Is that ok?

We're talking style, not fashion.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

We're talking style, not fashion.

C'mon...a pom with style?

[beaglehusky]

Not for me.

[Dr. Robert]

No, non, nein, nyet.

[Vincent65]

Wear what you like! I'd say you can wear loafers with a suit, but maybe a slightly more formal pair than those, which are great shoes, but a bit casual for a suit.

[Rock]

You could wear those with a suit in most business situations in Australia without attracting negative comment. Maybe not in the top boardrooms or 'old school' outfits however.
I get the feeling a lot of the old 'rules' are bending.

[GradyPhilpott]

Through the years I've seen a million lawyers wearing shoes like this with suits. I believe these are considered loafers.

Personally, I'd never wear a show with tassels, but as noted, they seem to be very popular in the business settings.

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/Cordov...efault,pd.html

[gmlomas]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Through the years I've seen a million lawyers wearing shoes like this with suits. I believe these are considered loafers.

Personally, I'd never wear a show with tassels, but as noted, they seem to be very popular in the business settings.

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/Cordov...efault,pd.html

This is exactly what I wear to work, the ones shown earlier may be too casual. These on the other hand, are a normal shoes for suit to work or weddings in countries that know how to dress such Spain, Italy, England

[zama]

This is a great thread, the tassled loafer is largely a US fashion statement, in OZ or the UK it is laces or a high grade Monk buckle shoes for suits. That said most meetings I have been in the USA the loafer is the state of the nation, so I think the answer to the question is yes, I am sure they are comfortable but it is a fashion statement that like American football & Nascar does not necessarily travel well globally, but seems to fit well in the US boardroom.

[Marcela]

Very nice shoes for a casual occasion. With a suit, oxfords will flow seamlessly :-)

[SearChart]

I'd rather go barefoot than wear loafers under a suit, I'm sorry.

[East Bay Rider]

Originally Posted by SearChart

I'd rather go barefoot than wear loafers under a suit, I'm sorry.

A bit drastic IMO.