What Your Loafer Says About You

They’re trendy as well as timeless, and have become somewhat of a go-to piece of footwear. Slip into a pair and it sharpens the casual, relaxes the formal, and brings balance to everything in between. Are you drawn to the restraint of a horsebit? The character of a Kiltie? Each variation carries its own codes and connotations. Consider this your guide to knowing what your choice reveals about you.

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Penny loafer

This is the style you’re likely going to see the most, and for good reason. Its sleek and simple design is finished with a strap across the tongue that traditionally held pennies (hence the name), and can be styled with most pieces. Its vers...