Loafers are the hottest shoes to add to your basket right now

Take our money! We're loving this menswear-inspired loafers trend

Loafers - woman wearing Prada Loafers at fashion week
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Fashion trends come and go, but timeless, flattering capsule wardrobe classics like the white T-shirt, blue jeans, and, yes, leather loafers never go out of style. You can’t go wrong with an item that you can dress up and down, and with loafers, you can do just that.

This season has already treated us to Reformation's sustainable denim line, and a heavenly Simone Rocha collection, all of which boast the perfect items to pair with our dream shoes.

Spring is in the air and we want loafers on our feet. Supermodel and eternal fashion It girl Kendall Jenner was spotted rocking a chunky pair of Prada loafers and quite frankly we’re obsessed.

Kendall Jenner is seen walking in SoHo on March 21, 2021 in New York City

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Paired with the perfectly fit jeans, a white baby tee, and a long navy trench, Jenner strutted down the New York City sidewalk looking effortlessly cool. We’ll never be over the chicness of a chunky pair of dad shoes worn with a more feminine ensemble. 

You can get your hands on the Kendall-approved Prada loafers for $950. They’re sure to give you that perfect '90s Cher Horowitz or Rachel Green vibes.

Prada brushed leather loafers | $950

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Jenner gave us even more outfit envy when she paired an adorable multicolored Mango sweater vest with a long, white button-down shirt, olive trousers, and a pair of Church's brown loafers. The outfit is the perfect mix of elegant and casual. 

Kendall Jenner is seen in SoHo on March 21, 2021 in New York City

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Church's Pembrey 2w Polished Fumè Loafer Tabac | $650

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Kendall Jenner isn’t the only celebrity showing pretty loafers some love. Alexa Chung has posted several pictures to her Instagram rocking some Gucci loafers. The Gucci shoes come in a range of different colors and styles, and frankly anything Alexa is a fan of, we're a fan of too.

Gucci Leather Horsebit loafer | $830

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Hailey Bieber is also an advocate for loafers. She’s been spotted in the trending Prada pair as well as a chunky Chanel pair. She’s been giving us big noughties vibes, pairing them with shorts and white-and-red heart-print socks. Though her exact pair isn’t available online yet, Chanel has plenty of other loafers to fill the void. 

Chanel Shiny Calfskin Black Loafers | $1,400

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Cheaper loafers options

If you’re wanting the look but not to break the bank, there are some cheaper alternatives for a fraction of the price, thanks to brands like Dr. Martens and Zara.

Dr. Martens is iconic for chunky boot and shoe styles, and they offer a range of loafers that will give you that sophisticated, effortless look at a more wallet-friendly price. 

Dr. Martens Adrian Yellow Stitch Leather Tassel Loafers | &nbsp;$130

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Zara also has a selection of loafers similar to the Prada. They have a thick sole and buckles, a bit like the Gucci ones, so win-win!

Zara Low Heel Lug Sole Loafers | $59.90&nbsp;

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Naomi Jamieson
Lifestyle News Writer

Naomi is a Lifestyle News Writer with the Women's Lifestyle team, where she covers everything from entertainment to fashion and beauty, as well as TikTok trends for Woman&Home, after previously writing for My Imperfect Life and GoodTo. Interestingly though, Naomi actually has a background in design, having studied illustration at Plymouth University but lept into the media world in 2020, after always having a passion for writing and earned her Gold Standard diploma in Journalism with the NCTJ.


Before working for Future Publishing’s Lifestyle News team, she worked in the Ad production team. Here she wrote and designed adverts on all sorts of things, which then went into print magazines across all genres. Now, when she isn’t writing articles on celebs, fashion trends, or the newest shows on Netflix, you can find her drinking copious cups of coffee, drawing and probably online shopping.