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What to Wear with Burgundy Loafers
Burgundy loafers go best with white, grey or beige tops, and khaki, white or grey bottoms. White is a neutral, so it lets burgundy be the accent without clashing.
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The ways people actually search for burgundy loafers, each answered with its own outfit.
What to wear with burgundy loafers for women?
Cream blouse and khaki chinos. Khaki is a neutral, so it lets burgundy be the accent without clashing.
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What to wear with burgundy loafers for men?
White linen shirt and khaki chinos. Khaki is a neutral, so it lets burgundy be the accent without clashing.
Searched as: “burgundy loafers outfit men”, “burgundy loafers style men”
Outfits
Ways to wear burgundy loafers
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Smart casual · One accent colour
Smart casual · One accent colour
Smart casual · Layered
Smart casual · One accent colour
Piece by piece
Best colours for each part of the outfit
Tops
- white · White is a neutral, so it lets burgundy be the accent without clashing.
- grey · Grey is a clean backdrop that lets burgundy read rich rather than loud.
- beige · Beige is a neutral, so it lets burgundy be the accent without clashing.
Bottoms
- khaki · Khaki is a neutral, so it lets burgundy be the accent without clashing.
- white · White is a neutral, so it lets burgundy be the accent without clashing.
- grey · Grey is a clean backdrop that lets burgundy read rich rather than loud.
Jackets and coats
- beige · Beige is a neutral, so it lets burgundy be the accent without clashing.
- camel · Camel is a neutral, so it lets burgundy be the accent without clashing.
- black · Black is a neutral, so it lets burgundy be the accent without clashing.
The piece
How to choose and wear loafers
Slip-on leather shoes without laces. Smart enough for the office, easy enough for summer weekends without socks.
How to choose
- Penny loafers are the most versatile; horsebit versions dressier.
- Brown and dark brown leather go with more colours than black.
- A leather sole looks dressier, a rubber one grips better.
Common mistakes
- ✕Loafers with thick sports socks.
- ✕Long, pooling trousers hiding them.
- ✕Worn-down heels.
Care: Polish or condition regularly; use shoe trees.
In a capsule: The shoe that bridges smart and casual in a capsule.
The details
With trousers, belt & bag, socks and material
What makes the colours above look deliberate.
- With trousers
- Ankle-length or cropped trousers; show a little ankle or wear no-show socks.
- Belt & bag
- A burgundy leather belt matches these; a bag can match too or stay neutral.
- Socks
- Match socks to the trousers, not the shoes, so the leg reads as one line; no-show socks with cropped hems in summer.
- Material
- Smooth leather works year-round; suede looks softer and more casual but wants dry weather.
Avoid
What not to wear with burgundy loafers
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Burgundy loafers: quick answers
What colour tops go with burgundy loafers?
The best top colours to wear with burgundy loafers are white, grey and beige. White is a neutral, so it lets burgundy be the accent without clashing. Cream, black, camel and brown also work. Be careful with green, forest green and lavender: burgundy and green can work together if a neutral anchors the outfit.
What colour bottoms go with burgundy loafers?
The best bottom colours to wear with burgundy loafers are khaki, white and grey. Khaki is a neutral, so it lets burgundy be the accent without clashing. Beige, cream, black and charcoal also work.
What colour jackets and coats go with burgundy loafers?
The best jacket colours to wear with burgundy loafers are beige, camel and black. Beige is a neutral, so it lets burgundy be the accent without clashing. Khaki, tan, grey and dark brown also work. Be careful with light blue: a denim jacket is more casual than loafers, so the pairing only works in a deliberately mixed outfit. Colour-wise it works: burgundy and light blue can work together if a neutral anchors the outfit.
Can you wear burgundy loafers to the office?
Yes. A reliable office combination is white linen shirt, khaki chinos, burgundy loafers. Khaki is a neutral, so it lets burgundy be the accent without clashing.
When should you wear burgundy loafers?
Burgundy loafers work all year round. Burgundy itself reads as a autumn/winter colour, so they look most natural then.
How should loafers fit?
Ankle-length or cropped trousers; show a little ankle or wear no-show socks.
What are the most common mistakes with loafers?
Loafers with thick sports socks; Long, pooling trousers hiding them; Worn-down heels.
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