Why the Chunky Loafer Will Be Your Go-To Shoe this Year

Whether they’re poking through floor sweeping pants or embraced by knee high socks and short cut dresses, chunky loafers are taking up major foot-space right now. Thrust onto the 2021 shoe-wear scene via Prada’s dreamy Logo Loafer, the low-cut shoe style is characterised in shiny leather by its platform treaded sole and classic snaffle detail.

While the Prada Loafer has had the fashion world in a frenzy over its patent black exterior and definitive steel triangle logo, Gucci’s own loafer proves to be the OG in the shoe stakes.

For our Luxe look, we’re keeping it in the family by pairing the luxury brand’s iconic Lug sole loafers with their Gucci ‘GG’ patterned tights. This look boasts the trans-seasonality of the loafer, which slides into a summer wardrobe with ease when paired alongside tights, jewellery and leather accessories.

We chose a crisp white poplin shirt dress to keep things casual while maintaining some structure, making a perfect base for this muted blue oversized pinstripe Blazer from Acne Studios.

They say style is in the details, which is why we’ve channelled the gold hardware details on the Gucci loafers with a gold chain necklace from Sophie Buhai. Premium black leather isn’t going anywhere, either. We chose this Burrow-22 Shoulder Bag from Off-White’s latest, rebranded collection to highlight the Italian leather shoes.

Shop The Look (clockwise from left to right):

GUCCI Embellished GG Tights, $1,540, My Theresa
THE ATTICO Nadia Asymmetric-hem Cotton Shirt Dress, $869, Matches Fashion
SOPHIE BUHAI Roman Chain 18kt Gold-plated Necklace, $1,335, My Theresa
Acne Studios Pinstriped Wool Blazer, $1,200, My Theresa
Off-White Black Burrow-22 Bag, $1,480, SSENSE
GUCCI Black Leather Lug Sole Loafers, $1,370, SSENSE

Who says loafers need to blow your budget? Our most economical loafer option flaunts fringe detail, a moc toe and trademark lugged sole to have you stomping through the streets in style. We couldn’t create a loafer feature without styling them with a pair of elongating, wide legged pants. This vesper pair flaunts a streamline mid-seam for a tailored look, teasing a glimpse of the illustrious loafer under the floor-length pant. Mossy green is yet another tone bursting onto the fashion scene this year, and the combination of this khaki leather shacket and Anaii green dial mesh watch give outfit coordination a whole new meaning.

The loafer suit pant combination is a look favoured not only on the street, but on the red carpet too. Earlier this month, singer extraordinaire Billie Eilish, rocked a pair of white chunky loafers to accompany her patterned co-Ord suit look suit look at the 2021 Grammy Awards. Amongst a sea of towering heels, likely chaperoned by collateral aches and blisters, we think Billie is onto something with her red-carpet event shoe choice. The chunky feature of this season’s fashion fix not only look good, but they allow you to keep a couple of inches of height, without the painful aftermath. Genius, right? We, for one, are certainly looking forward to hours of fashionable galivanting in both style, and comfort.

Shop The Look (clockwise from left to right):

Acrylic Cream Tortoiseshell Cut Out Lady Clip, $9.99, Lovisa
UNIQUE21 Faux Leather Button Cuff Shacket, was $93 now $64, ASOS
Reformation Flora Top, was $76.22 now $60.97, Shopbop
anaii Mesh Watch with Green Dial, was $142 now $36, ASOS
ASOS DESIGN Melon Chunky Loafers, $50, ASOS
By Malene Birger Cotton-blend Twill Flared Pants, was $330 now $92, The Outnet