Step Up Your Style: Elevating Jeans Outfits with Loafers
Effortlessly chic yet comfortably versatile, the combination of jeans and loafers embodies timeless sophistication with a modern twist. Whether your style is classic, relaxed or in-between, this classic pairing offers endless possibilities for creating effortlessly stylish looks. Paired with the refined simplicity of loafers, these outfits strike a harmonious balance between casual ease and polished elegance.
Easy jeans and loafers outfits
For many of us with more casual lifestyles, jeans have become a wardrobe staple. If you want to add a bit of un-fussy refinement to your jeans outfits, loafers can be the perfect footwear choice. They can blend comfort with a look that’s more polished than sneakers, and will have staying power in your wardrobe.
Easy elegance
My sizes: sweater – S, jeans – 27
Here’s a tonal, casually elegant look with a cashmere fisherman sweater, off-white straight-leg jeans, dialed up with some simple gold jewelry and a pair of classic horsebit loafers in a patent leather finish. It doesn’t get much easier!
I think these affordable loafers really punch above their weight. They’re comfortable and supportive, and look great. (And I always get compliments on these.) I love a patent leather finish, which adds a fun textural element. But they’re also available in a bunch of colors and finishes, in Medium and Wide widths. (I have a friend who travels with a pair of these, and swears by them.)
They run just a little large, IMO, and I found the 7 was a better fit than my usual 7.5 in closed shoes.
More classic loafer styles:
Modern ease
My sizes: sweater jacket – S, jeans – 1 Petite
I’ve always loved the look of a “smoking slipper” style loafer. And the squared toe gives these a modern edge. Here I’ve styled with a pair of barrel leg jeans, and a collared sweater jacket. I really like this mix of curved and straight lines.
The jeans are available in both Regular and Petite lengths. I find they run just a little small in the waist and hips. I’m wearing size 1 Petite (corresponds to US 8 Petite).
Again with these, I found going down to a size 7 provided the perfect fit. These were comfortable right out of the box, and no heel slippage! They’re also available in a plain off-white leather.
And here’s a budget-friendlier option in a cool reptile print.
Here are a few similar styles:
Sleek & simple
My sizes: sweater – S, jeans – 27, loafers – 7
Some days you just want to keep things clean and simple, right? I love an outfit with cuffed boyfriend jeans with loafers. It’s a timeless look, “classic with cool.” 😎 A neutral sweater (or two, in this case) keeps the look simple and fuss-free.
(& comfortable too!)
Here’s another loafer that I think delivers above it’s price point. These are well-made, comfortable and (IMO) look more expensive than they are. They do run a little large, so you’ll probably want to go down 1/2 size.
In case you’re wondering, yes, you CAN wear socks with your loafers!
More sleek & simple loafer styles
And if you have wide feet or bunions, be sure to check out Sole Bliss for stylish & comfortable loafer options. Use code SBSUSAN15 for 15% off!
Loafers are one of this season’s popular footwear trends (and probably better for our feet than flimsy ballet flats). But they’re also a style perennial, and most styles won’t look dated in a year or five. There’s a great selection this season, so if you’ve been looking to add or update a pair, you’ll have a nice selection. Do you have a go-to jeans and loafers outfit combo?
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I think loafers look much smarter than white sneakers and your choices are perfect. I really like the Edelman loafer you are wearing, but I want to order the black pair. Are they comfortable and true to size? I am a 36 European.
Thanks so much, Susan. The Edelman loafers run just a little large, I think. I’m often a 7-1/2 US in shoes, and went down to a 7 in these.
Love all the outfits. Also, love the rug you are standing on. Could you share the name of the rug and where it is from?
Hi Debby, thanks so much! Here’s a link to the rug: https://amzn.to/3J22eLg
Love this post! I’ve been reaching for my loafers more lately. I’m loving a lug sole silhouette these days, as I feel that it balances out my broad shoulders. I especially love the Mephisto Florenza.
Hi Susan. I love your outfits especially the first one. I’m a petite winter—short-waisted, long legs and curvy. I love the neutral monochromatic look but don’t know how to translate that to work with my color palette. It doesn’t seem to be as easy as the other season’s palettes. I don’t want to wear all black or navy which is dark for summer. Also, this summer I’m having a hard time with shoes and/or sandals with the squared off toe. I don’t especially like that look even though I know it’s trending. It doesn’t provide that visual lengthening for a short person and in sandals my toes don’t fill out the front and it just looks funny. I only wear white gold or silver jewelry and try to carry that over to purse and shoe hardware (that’s difficult). I feel stuck—-HELP.
Hi Rose, you could try a column in optic white or gray (lots of gray pieces available this season!). As far as the shoes go, there are styles in just about every toe shape this season, so a little something for every preference.
I love the look of loafers but at 5′ 1″ I need a higher heel. I am looking for more of a block heel but they are few and far between.
Love the Ruti jeans in petite. On the website it says 11.5 inch front rise which seems quite high waisted. do you find that to be the case? Thanks so much!!
Thanks, Laurel! They don’t seem extra high waisted to me. The Petite hits at my natural waistline.
I love the idea of flats, but I am SO short! I think you are a petite, too. I love the occasional platform shoes you style.
Love all these looks! But still awaiting a stylish option for those with narrow heels who cannot wear 99 percent of slip-ons. It’s a bit like Waiting for Godot. 🙂