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4 December 2013, 02:01 PM | #1 |
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Loafers OK with a suit?
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.
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Only ok if you roll up the sleeves of the jacket, Miami Vice style.
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I think it's perfectly acceptable nowadays.however, I'm a bit in the modern side.
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Yes I think so.
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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.
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Those are casual loafers you have purchased and while nice, I would not pair them with a suit
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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.
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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.
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I wouldn't do it personally. But to be honest, I've seen worse.
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Suit = No
Sport coat and dress pants = Yes |
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A little too casual with a suit for me. Sports jacket no tie would work.
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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?
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Not for me.
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No, non, nein, nyet.
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We're talking style, not fashion.
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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.
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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.
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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
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C'mon...a pom with style?
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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.
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Very nice shoes for a casual occasion. With a suit, oxfords will flow seamlessly :-)
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I'd rather go barefoot than wear loafers under a suit, I'm sorry.
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A bit drastic IMO.
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Personally, I would not wear loafers with a suit. A casual jacket and pants yes, but a suit no.
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Not for me as I personally only wear dress shoes with suit. If it makes you happy though go for it as to each their own. Cheers,
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