There’s no doubt about it, as soon as the first hint of blossom is on the trees and slightly lighter mornings are here, we’re ready to hit spring mode. Seeing spring/summer 2022 trends flooding the new in sections is enough to get us excited, and we can’t help but daydream about ditching the multiple winter layers. Until it gets warmer, though, we have to all ease towards new season with baby steps. You know, swapping your faux fur coat for a trans-seasonal trench, replacing cosy cashmere sweaters in favour of lighter, fine knits. And then there’s the boots. While we’ve loved wearing everything from chunky Chelsea boots to glossy heeled knee-highs for the cooler months, we’re ready to embrace all the new shoe trends. Enter: loafers.
While we’re not quite ready to show off our fresh (most likely white), spring-ready pedi in toe-baring sandals, loafers feel like the right step towards embracing new season. Because it’s still chilly, our fashion friends have been daring enough to flash an ankle, but clever enough to all style loafers the same way: with leg-covering trousers. There’s something effortlessly stylish about pairing loafers with jeans or a wide-leg tailored trouser. And if you’re not quite ready to get any body part out just yet, you can wear them with socks, too. Without further ado, these are 7 loafer and trouser combinations you can wear already.
Style Notes: Scandi girl Pernille knows a leather trouser and Chanel loafer knows no bounds. While this particular pair can be tricky to get hold of now, Vestiaire Collective is the best place to track them down.
Style Notes: Monochrome always wins, and Sylvie proves why in a white jeans and shirt combo finished with shiny black accessories. Pure perfection.
Style Notes: For those ankle-grazing tailored trousers we most likely all own, loafers are the finishing touch. A snaffle chain detail pair never fails to impress.
Style Notes: Chunky loafers are the perfect companion to one of spring’s key denim trends: 90s baggy jeans. Wear with socks while it’s still chilly – or just to keep them preppy.
Style Notes: Double denim is back, and so are the Prada loafers that have been big news since 2020. With no sign of waning, we predict this white pair (below) will be a spring hit.
Style Notes: Who What Wear’s fashion editor, Joy, works a retro two-tone penny loafer in with her creamy outfit. One to wear across all seasons, this is a classic look to adapt with layers depending on the weather.
Style Notes: Because a leopard coat, high neck top, jeans and loafers never fails. An easy equation to copy, switch to a vest top and shacket when spring arrives.
