I’ve been seeing a lot of slip-on loafers for Fall since mid-July from different retailers. When Nordstrom had their sale in July I purchased the Madee in Glitter. I thought they would give my jeans and pants a little pizzazz during the Fall and Winter months when things get a little gloomy. It was hard choosing from the two options at the time, Glitter and Calf-Hair Leopard. Knowing I already had a leopard flat made my decision a little easier.
Aldo has the Pratillo, Killon, and Buschur for $60-90. The Killon in gold looks very similar to the Darby Loafer by J Crew. That price range is from $198-298. Of course, you are paying for an Italian-made shoe. I have not seen the J Crew Darby Loafer in person. I have seen the Aldo Pratillo and Black Patent Killon and would have purchased either of them if I had not already found the Madee on sale in Black Patent. During that sale I also purchased the Taupe Snakeskin. The Madee loafer has a leather sole with a heel while the Aldo loafer has a synthetic sole with a heel. The J Crew Darby has a flat rubber sole with no heel.
I think these will be my “go-to” shoes for the Fall and Winter. I’m excited to pair the Glitter with my Lolli pants, the Origami Mini in Toile and my trusty Ankle Toothpick jeans.
What do you think of the Madee? Will you be getting a slip-on loafer?
**I do want to disclose that I did exchange the above Madee in Glitter for the same pair. As you can see, the sole was coming unglued. I have not had this happen with the new pair or either of my other two pair.
I'll be passing on this look. Too Palm Beach for my taste. Seeing all those old farts strolling around in their Stubbs and Wootton slippers has turned me off this look forever. They look comfortable though, enjoy.
Hahaha! Too funny xoxo!
I saw that glitter one online and really liked it. Not sure I'd wear them, although they would be an awesome tribute to Michael Jackson 🙂 I find that going too menswear is not a good look for me.
I'm not really loving the slip on loafers. There is just something about them that screams retirement home to me LOL. I think my grandpa has a similar pair (no kidding).
Audreybella, here are the Talbots sweaters (one without collar. Not quite the same, but they look better made.
Here and here.
I'd love to try these out but it's too cold now, I need socks – that wouldn't be a good look!
I've been seeing them on the internet and really love the look on everyone but me. I can't do flats for long in these parts bc flats and socks are not my thing and I would need socks in the cold WI temps. I love the glitter and leopard ones (I saw a leopard pair on RosaLovesDC tumblr). I can't wait to see your rock these. I know you'll look great!
PS-I rec'd the dress and have already worn it. LOVE IT. Thank you so much!!!