June 3, 2023

I am always open to discussing French style at length, but in the interest of keeping things on track, let’s cut to the chase: French women love wearing loafers. I see it on my feed every day. It’s also evident in real life, should you find yourself on the streets of Paris any time soon. However, I didn’t quite realise just how much they loved wearing them until recently. Having bought a fresh pair of loafers myself, I was looking for inspiration to style them—cue my favourite françaises, all of whom seem to know exactly how to wear their classic loafers chicly. 

How French Women Style Loafers: @leiasfez wears a pair of Chanel loafers with white socks

Style Notes: If leaving the comfort of your leggings just isn’t on the cards right now, you can give them instant polish with a pair of loafers. Leia styles her split-hem pair with chunky white socks and chain-embellished loafers—a common theme amongst the French fashion set. 

Shop the look:
Mango Curve Longline Tailored Coat in Black
Mango
Curve Longline Tailored Coat in Black
£90

Norma Kamali Spat Split-Hem Leggings
Norma Kamali
Spat Split-Hem Leggings
£115

Arket Chunky Cotton Rib Socks
Arket
Chunky Cotton Rib Socks
£7

Tod's Catena Classic Leather Loafers
Tod’s
Catena Classic Leather Loafers
£540

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