Your mom “not getting” everything you wear is just part of life. But for every item you disagree on, there’s usually one you’re both all for—and for Kate Hudson and her mom Goldie Hawn, that item is a pair of classic loafers.
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As someone who’s twinned in loafers with her mom, I’m not shocked both stars gravitate toward the timeless style. The shoe is easy, comfortable, and immediately adds a sophisticated-yet-cool touch to any outfit. Fortunately, the shoe’s look—sleek but not too dressy—goes with just about everything. So, yes, your wardrobe really does need them. Below, shop the eight pairs I’m loving, including one inspired by Hudson’s croc-embossed loafers, a trending suede style, and a $37 designer lookalike.
8 Loafers for Year-Round Wear
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Dream Pairs’s shopper-loved loafers are the most affordable way to shop this ageless trend. Not only do fans say that they’re “unbelievably comfortable,” but the metal horse-bit detail gives them a seriously luxe look—they’re not Gucci loafers, but they kind of look like it.
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I immediately fell in love with Kate Hudson’s chocolate brown, croc-embossed loafers. So these Zara lookalikes might need to go in my cart. And considering they’re made from 100-percent leather, I think that price is pretty reasonable.
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While Hudson took a cool-girl approach, Hawn opted for a simpler style similar to this one from Quince. The Italian leather loafers have an almond-shaped toe, giving them a softer appearance. Loafers can definitely lean masculine, but that rounded shape brings a more feminine feel.
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If you’re looking to spend less than $100, Franco Sarto’s Carolyn Low Loafers—now on sale for $69—are a great option. I love the tassel detail and the shiny patent faux leather. Both details feel fun but aren’t totally over the top; they’ll still go with everything, but they are going to get attention (which I’m not mad at).
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Gigi Hadid convinced me I need soft suede loafers like this pair from Madewell. The rich material is effortlessly cool, but still reads as luxe, so it’s kind of the perfect shoe to elevate baggy jeans and a cozy sweater.
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My tried-and-true loafers are from G.H.Bass: They’re supportive, timeless, and have held up to two years of constant wear. So if you’re down to spend a little more, I recommend grabbing something from the brand, like these Whitney penny loafers that feature an oversized lug sole (so cool).
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While not as classic as some of the other options, Anthropologie’s Maeve loafers, which are finished with a heart buckle, are undeniably cute. That detail really sets them apart from the other options (a.k.a., these won’t look like everyone else’s loafers) and makes the sophisticated shoes feel way less serious.
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Yes, these are a bit of a splurge, but Loeffler Randall’s Rina Loafers combine two of this year’s biggest trends: suede and a woven design. Those two details alone look expensive—together, it’s giving major luxury, and not in a quiet way.