So you’re saying all it takes is a simple shoe swap to look instantly richer? Yes’m. Well, that’s the case we’re making today, and we’ve got the receipts (err, influencer outfit inspiration) to back it up.
Sneakers, we love ya, but if you’re hoping to appear a bit more "expensive," give your tennis shoes a break and instead throw on a pair of loafers. The footwear style, well, it’s giving old money, it’s giving office siren, it’s giving rich. And we’re here for it. Ahead we’re sharing outfit ideas on how to style the shoe choice. Plus, we’ve shopped out a selection of options for you at a range of price points.
For the love of loafers—aka the timeless shoe trend that will make you look instantly richer—add the style to your wardrobe rotation with all the inspiration and shopping picks you need below.
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Just so You Know, *This* Is the Denim Trend New Yorkers Wear With Loafers (Sorry, Skinny Jeans)And they're on sale right now on Amazon.
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5 Flat-Shoe Trends I Refuse to Wear During a Manhattan Summer and the 5 I Can't Live WithoutI'll walk a mile in these shoes.
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I Just Created 5 Incredibly Chic Summer Outfits From Amazon for Under $190Cool looks for less.
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Honestly? These 7 Summer Shoe Trends Feel a Little DatedBut these seven styles feel very 2025.
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Don't Pack Up Your Sweaters Just Yet—Cool Fashion People Are Repurposing Them in the Chicest Way for SummerAll the outfit inspiration is inside.
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Kendall Jenner Wore Capris With the Only Shoe Trend Worse for Airport Security Than Flip-FlopsRisky but chic.
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The Most Elegant Outfits Right Now All Have This Color in CommonIt's giving rich and beyond chic.
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This Pant Style With Flip-Flops Creates the Chicest Combo We've Seen All SummerIf you're looking for a way to summerify your favorite fancy pants, this is it.
