Loafers

Camille Black Leather Loafers

I'll admit it: I loathed loafers for the longest time. As someone who wears a size 12, they somehow shrunk my feet to disproportionate levels. I looked like a bowling pin inverted. But then I busted out a pair of Cole Haan loafers I was loaned — and, you guessed it, never returned — for senior prom. (This was some 10+ years ago.) Dust aside, they fit and felt good. I wore them out to dinner and spotted several others in slightly different, albeit similar, styles. (Bonus points for my well-worn pair.)

Handsewn Loafer

Apart from their effortless aesthetic glory, loafers are comfortable, highly wearable, and easy to slip on. A good pair feels as comfortable as slippers and looks as stylish as a pair of black heels. You’ll likely want to have a couple of different styles in your arsenal to go with each of your favorite autumnal outfits.