Shoe Styling Rules: Do's and Don'ts for styling loafers

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  • @katem3961
    @katem3961 3 місяці тому +44

    I'm with you Alyssa, nothing wrong with the sheer stocking or sheer socks. I recently watched another YT video stating they are frumpy, aging, and not on trend. To me, you support, wear what you want, and then show examples that prove it. Thank you Alyssa, fantastic video. Loved both 💗

    • @AlexLouiseWest
      @AlexLouiseWest 3 місяці тому +5

      I agree. My hands and feet get cold long before the rest of me, so why would I have heavier shoes and trousers / skirt / dress, but no socks or tights?

    • @patkern185
      @patkern185 3 місяці тому +1

      Agreed! There are good reasons to wear tights with certain fabrics and silhouettes. Bare legs can look awkward in some stylings. Love your style, Allysa!Allyson! XO ❤

  • @kathysteele3071
    @kathysteele3071 3 місяці тому +18

    As a high school business teacher, I tried to model appropriate attire. Since I had to move around the room a lot (computers, etc) I really needed comfy shoes most days. Loafers were it for me. One of my favorite uniforms was a blazer, button up or light sweater, tights and and above the knee skirt. Years later many students I see tell me how important it was to see how dressing the part IS important. So glad you did this series on loafers!

  • @anng.r.687
    @anng.r.687 3 місяці тому +27

    I‘ll add that some of the reasons these combinations work on you is because your hair is dark, and the loafers are dark. Like, for instance, in the little white dress outfit, your hair balances loafers. Where in someone who is blonde or has white hair a really light tan or ivory loafer, would do the same.

    • @olga.methodologist
      @olga.methodologist 3 місяці тому +1

      Exactly! I would have looked blank and ill in black top, any black top, thus I would wear ivory loafers with beige top, for instance ( as far as the midi skirt outfit is concerned)

  • @christinamanucy8037
    @christinamanucy8037 3 місяці тому +29

    Thank you, Alyssa! ❤ I’d love to see a video exploring the tights/socks angle-sheer vs opaque, color vs monochrome, etc. (❤ cozy wool tights!)

    • @lucyvanlaarhoven5893
      @lucyvanlaarhoven5893 3 місяці тому +7

      Yes please! Bare ankles in colder climates are torture

    • @cehand8143
      @cehand8143 3 місяці тому +4

      The sock thing can be a challenge for me, too!

    • @AlexLouiseWest
      @AlexLouiseWest 3 місяці тому +1

      @@lucyvanlaarhoven5893I agree.

  • @JonathanCurtis
    @JonathanCurtis 3 місяці тому +7

    Ohhhh my gosh I’m loving your hair in this textured updo style! And I love that you kept the sneeze in 😂😂

    • @AlyssaBeltempo
      @AlyssaBeltempo  3 місяці тому +4

      haha thank youuuu! Playing around with the curls! i'm so glad you liked it!

  • @Pigeon-44
    @Pigeon-44 3 місяці тому +11

    Love your use of tights in this video. Wondering if you could do a video dedicated to styling tights, and how to purchase tights that will stand the test of time instead of being a “wear once and they’re destroyed” accessory.

    • @HimaSuram
      @HimaSuram 3 місяці тому +1

      I had the same thought! I run cold so it would be great to get tips on identifying durable stockings that are ideal for cool weather.

  • @carmenlheureux5435
    @carmenlheureux5435 3 місяці тому +8

    I always struggle with socks; thanks for the tips. Love your hairdo!

  • @sophiad99
    @sophiad99 3 місяці тому +3

    I love how your videos are so inspiring AND practical! Very useful observations here on socks, which are soooo difficult to figure out. Would be so good to get a video about adapting styles to winter in Canada. Boots for the commute to shoe in the office, with ankle pants for example. We see ankle pants for fall/winter fashion all the time, ALWAYS bare foot in shoes… tights, socks, footwear for commute …. Thanks !

  • @terridelozier7780
    @terridelozier7780 3 місяці тому +3

    These 2 videos really helped. I've had a pair of loafers in my closet for a year and have hardly worn them. I have some good ideas now! Thank you!!

  • @MAG1256
    @MAG1256 3 місяці тому +5

    Great video as always, Alyssa! BTW, love the way you did your hair - its giving me 'DG Monica Bellucci sexy Italian widow' vibes 🤩

  • @lorisalvatore9103
    @lorisalvatore9103 3 місяці тому +4

    You look so lovely today! Great video, as always!

  • @aidastanco2945
    @aidastanco2945 3 місяці тому +4

    Is that a sweater for your couch? Love it!!
    See that? Love loafers with trousers! The turtleneck makes it look more balanced, verses the slouchy look all over. Because of my height, ankle pants can make me look a little shorter, so I like my trousers a little below my ankle, while still being able to see the loafer. With dresses or skirts the length at my knee works best with the loafer for me. Love the idea of sheer colored socks with my trousers! Thanks for a great video, Alyssa!!

  • @lllovesalll
    @lllovesalll 3 місяці тому +7

    I LOVE your look today!! The black and white with the updo is so elegant on you. Can you please share about the black and white corset / top you have on?

    • @julieong5605
      @julieong5605 3 місяці тому +1

      I think she's wearing a white cami over black bra..making it look like it's 1 piece😂

    • @felibox785
      @felibox785 3 місяці тому +2

      I think it’s the Melanie top from Reformation

    • @lllovesalll
      @lllovesalll 3 місяці тому

      @@felibox785 looks like it - there's a tab of white in the front middle that covers the middle of the "bra" so it looks like a top instead of a bustier over a bra.

  • @canukmrsben
    @canukmrsben 3 місяці тому +4

    Am age 77 (slender and toned) and as do wear sweater dresses; much appreciated your clarification on hoisery as so many influencers feel that such is not on trend, old fashioned etc. even paired with the latest styles of garment or footwear.

  • @TheZeyre
    @TheZeyre 3 місяці тому +3

    How cool is this video? Who would know this was even possible!?❤🙏I will have to do some digging and I love the sexy librarian vibe of all of these looks! Also Elizabeth Shue in the movie in The Saint did a cream on cream sweater and midi with loafers and socks... Onto Part 1❤ Thank you!

  • @margiekraftkindt4208
    @margiekraftkindt4208 3 місяці тому +1

    You are right--the sheer, natural tone is underrated and is so often just the right look. This is vlog is based on an unusual but much appreciated topic!

  • @yfc1196
    @yfc1196 3 місяці тому +3

    Love the near hair style today. Quick video on how you did it? Thanks!!

  • @hmferguson
    @hmferguson 3 місяці тому

    I like how you explain things so well. I understand the thought process.

  • @susanalsembach6026
    @susanalsembach6026 3 місяці тому

    I love sheer stockings in the fall, as not only does it look amazing but it also keeps me warm!!!!

  • @laurahuddleston6285
    @laurahuddleston6285 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you so much for addressing the loafer-sock conundrum!

  • @luciepaul1270
    @luciepaul1270 3 місяці тому

    Alyssa thank you for this video, I was looking for help with styling my loafers with a skirt and this is it. When you changed out the cream cardigan with the black turtleneck, the outfit was suddenly more elevated. I loved this. I also recall a past video of yours where you styled a printed shirtdress with your loafers and that gave me the courage to try it instead of just wearing loafers with pants.

  • @jenlambie14
    @jenlambie14 3 місяці тому

    Love how you qualify that there really are no rules, just guides. Brilliant 👍 Also, killer 'pins' ❤👏

  • @jenna-m
    @jenna-m 3 місяці тому

    this was so helpful! I love the look with the ankle length trouser, would love to see a similar styling video for chelsea boots!

  • @janiegolden5338
    @janiegolden5338 3 місяці тому

    Grazie mille Alyssa! Styling loafers with trousers... Classic❣

  • @CJay-q9f
    @CJay-q9f 3 місяці тому +3

    Like you said, Alyssa, we're all different. I start with questions, then based on my answers I move to the answers (rules). Some questions, that have helped me are... What messages am I trying to send? Do I want people to think that I'm startling or stunning? Do I want them to focus on me or on my clothes? In videos like this one I'd love for you to also suggest how can women with different body shapes and sizes can adapt each look. Thank you so much for this interesting video and as others have said, your hair style is beautiful1

  • @minnesotamiki
    @minnesotamiki 3 місяці тому

    Love this one… even more than part 1. Thanks as always for the style info & inspo! Especially the black turtleneck with midi skirt look🖤💛 as well as the mini!😉

  • @gillian2471
    @gillian2471 3 місяці тому

    Loved this series. Sheer it is for the autumn.

  • @sissac9497
    @sissac9497 3 місяці тому

    Alyssa, you are a so great teacher 👏 👏 👏

  • @midlifemom5829
    @midlifemom5829 3 місяці тому +4

    Perfect timing! I have a couple mid heeled lug loafer saved in my cart but unsure how to style it. Im petite and not sure if the visual weight will make my short stature more stumpy looking. Any tips on how to avoid /work around this dilemma

    • @lisa34478
      @lisa34478 3 місяці тому +1

      Just a suggestion- if you’re not sure, buy some cheap/second hand loafers and have a play for a few months to a year. If you like them, you can buy higher quality ones. If you decide they’re not for you, it wasn’t a big expense. That’s what I’m trying at the moment.

  • @chriskiefel7735
    @chriskiefel7735 3 місяці тому

    I found this series super helpful! And timely. I have a pair of loafers similar to the ones you own, but I was having a hard time with the balance aspect. Thanks for this! I would actually like to see other outfit options periodically that you come up with as you go along. Same idea is fine, but sometimes, a concrete example is even more helpful and inspirational.

  • @nikkisue1715
    @nikkisue1715 3 місяці тому

    Great and useful ideas. I love loafers. In fact, I just ordered two new pairs. I always prefer tights with loafers in the autumn/winter.

  • @zhannapyasetska2864
    @zhannapyasetska2864 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much, it just what I needed. I have beautiful burgundy loafers for 2 years, never worn as I didn’t know how to style them 🎉

  • @teresanash-mcneil-hf1fo
    @teresanash-mcneil-hf1fo 3 місяці тому +4

    I always use a sheer sock, with my loafers it’s a much more elegant look

  • @sharondawilliams7707
    @sharondawilliams7707 3 місяці тому +3

    I’ve loved loafers 👞 since my childhood school days.

  • @lehteadnorof
    @lehteadnorof 3 місяці тому +2

    In the 80s, I wore mini skirt with sheer tights and loafers or ballet shoes or flat heeled pumps

  • @SmidBeach
    @SmidBeach 3 місяці тому +2

    Let me just say that nude loafers (specifically cork in my case) are awesome when it's warm enough to go sockless. In cooler weather, I switch out of an almond-toed, eggplant-hued loafer that goes great with my skirts. Every loafer tells a story, LOL! Thanks so much for sharing this!

  • @donna31951
    @donna31951 3 місяці тому +1

    I'm loving the slouchy grey cashmere crew neck sweater...anyone know the details on that?

  • @pauline9933
    @pauline9933 3 місяці тому

    Going to get my sheer tights back out, love the idea of patterned ones with a sweater dress! I'd want to add a black bag to balance out the loafers with the white dress at the end but that's just me!

  • @heatherp7836
    @heatherp7836 3 місяці тому +1

    Alyssa! Of course I watched the video and appreciate the content but i was VERY focused on what you were wearing! I need details, girl! That blazer?! Was that a bustier or strapless top with a black bra?! Youre killing me! I need to know/see this ootd! 🖤😉

    • @felibox785
      @felibox785 3 місяці тому

      I’m pretty sure it’s the Melanie top from Reformation. I’ve been obsessing over it for ages 😊

  • @jennyolsson3285
    @jennyolsson3285 3 місяці тому

    I really liked your black and white topp. 🤩

  • @HeatherAHodnett
    @HeatherAHodnett 8 днів тому

    What color sheer socks would you pair with a bright green loafer? Would you go with the color of the skirt? Or a neutral like cream?

  • @ivanajukicgloban6627
    @ivanajukicgloban6627 3 місяці тому

    Your hair looks great today❤❤❤

  • @leejacobs3620
    @leejacobs3620 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for sharing another great video.

  • @Martina-qu9vc
    @Martina-qu9vc 3 місяці тому

    I so much like this video! I am owning my first pair of loafers since some weeks and I am still struggeling with styling them altough I really like them. It's so funny, today I am wearing the exakt same outfit as your outfit nr. 2 with the black turtle and the exact same wide leg trousers. I am wearing my loafers but it feels a bit off, as you said. With the cropped trousers it looks so much better!
    But the other day I styled my loafers with a cropped trousers and socks, but (!) with a part of skin seen between socks and trousers, it looks so wired 😅
    Thanks for your inspirations!

  • @moniqueparent2816
    @moniqueparent2816 3 місяці тому

    Sheer Tights and socks! Love it.

  • @The27jmancuso
    @The27jmancuso 3 місяці тому

    You just know. This is an incredible video.

  • @nvp1137
    @nvp1137 3 місяці тому

    great video, would these tips also go for a semi chunky loafer heel?

  • @manonxg
    @manonxg 13 днів тому

    I'm about to buy my first pair of loafers (melvin hamilton regine 22 in black) after many years of wearing low sneakers. I don't have super skinny calves so I'll be only wearing pants with them or long skirts. Thanks for the video

  • @elizabethwaldorf9275
    @elizabethwaldorf9275 3 місяці тому

    Those short white socks would be an interesting add-on to the fluffy white dress and loafer.

  • @caseyv9500
    @caseyv9500 3 місяці тому

    Great video again, and a lot of inspirations.
    Personally, I think loafers and a midi skirt look kind of frumpy.

  • @kanjacat
    @kanjacat 3 місяці тому

    I have a burgundy satin midi skirt, and many black sweaters to choose from that will work. I have a black patent loafer. I plan to wear this to a Christmas party. It's cold where I live. Should I wear a sheer nude stocking, or a sheer black stocking? 🤔

    • @megans204
      @megans204 3 місяці тому

      If I were you, I’d do black if it were a party in the evening and nude if it were a party earlier in the day.

  • @SusanBame
    @SusanBame 3 місяці тому

    Sheer ankle socks: this summer I noticed at a fancy outdoor restaurant in southern Oregon one of the servers wore a pair of black Dansko shoes (they might have had an open back) with a pair of sheer black socks that went about halfway from her ankles to her knees. It was kind of a startling look (to me), but she carried it off magnificently! After then I kept looking on Amazon for a pair of sheer black socks like hers; couldn't find the perfect ones.

  • @jesuspalomosalcedo
    @jesuspalomosalcedo 3 місяці тому +1

    Great video. What brands do you recommend for sheer socks (that stay up) and tights?

  • @paulab.4848
    @paulab.4848 3 місяці тому

    Omg, that last cotton white dress w the loafers is one I’m going to try! The super girly isn’t my style, so pairing a dress like that w ballerina flats wldn’t work for me. I love the juxtaposition w the loafers though! Great video… thx again!

  • @kristinesmith6567
    @kristinesmith6567 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you

  • @d.r.q.2032
    @d.r.q.2032 2 місяці тому

    I'm just looking for what kind of socks or tights you wear with them :(

  • @zhannapyasetska2864
    @zhannapyasetska2864 3 місяці тому

    Hi all, I can’t find a link to items, it says it below

  • @Sacha259
    @Sacha259 3 місяці тому

    Thanks Alyssa for the video, well done! There is only one thing I don't understand: in the outfit with the miniskirt I see 3 coulors: red, black and white. Doesn't it go against 'the rule' of maximum 2 colours?
    In any case, for me the 3 colours are too much...

  • @annie-sc
    @annie-sc 3 місяці тому

    Sheer socks / stockings are great. Bold socks especially the white socks feel like a school uniform. That's really hard to pull off because that edgy style is very niche and looks juvenile (but imo would look nice on a younger person with a cute face).

  • @4eburawka18
    @4eburawka18 3 місяці тому

    Would you wear loafers with slimmer cropped pants or mom jeans (voluminous top but slimmer bottom)?
    I just realized I have a very similar pair of loafers that I hadn't worn at all this season, and would love to try some looks!
    (too bad it's already puring rain season where I live :'( )
    Thanks for the inspiration!

  • @Hannah-ub1lq
    @Hannah-ub1lq 3 місяці тому

    As a petite woman at 5'2, it is hard to find a loafer that isn't too bulky. Any suggestion?

  • @blee349
    @blee349 3 місяці тому

    The grey and camel pants would be better with chunky sneakers, because of the vibe comes from the color combinations and fits.

  • @carolmelancon
    @carolmelancon 3 місяці тому

    In my experience as a petite, socks that match my shoes rather than my trousers make my legs look even shorter. I feel more in proportion with the horizontal line at the vamp of the shoe and not at the bottom of the trousers.

    • @AlyssaBeltempo
      @AlyssaBeltempo  3 місяці тому

      so the "technical" rule is to match the sock to the trouser as this elongates - it really depends on your proportions and what you would like to show off! I do agree that the line break with a dark sock and light trouser is strong - it comes down to proportions and personal preference!

  • @audreyheart2180
    @audreyheart2180 3 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @KatharinaEwers
    @KatharinaEwers 3 місяці тому +2

    I'm surprised so many women in the comments love and wear loafers. I never figured out how to wear them without looking like a middle-aged man playing golf with the secretary of defense on the weekends. Same with the oxford shoes. Love the look, but as a woman one can only really wear them with a skinny pant.

    • @megans204
      @megans204 3 місяці тому

      I don’t have a pair that fits me anymore (pregnancy changed that!) but I LOVED pairing oxfords with skirts and dresses (and tights, both sheer and opaque) back when I had a pair that fit me. I usually did it with knee-length or higher bottoms (which also doesn’t currently suit my lifestyle). How I miss a good Oxford …

    • @KatharinaEwers
      @KatharinaEwers 3 місяці тому

      @@megans204 I am 3 months postpartum and sadly also have the problem of favorite things not fitting anymore. Hang in there! 🤗

  • @justinebarton2931
    @justinebarton2931 3 місяці тому +1

    I love loafers. I'm actually really confused as to how they're difficult to style. I just wear them with everything! Although I wear trousers or jeans 99% of the time. So I guess I don't wear them with dresses or skirts and I usually wear trainers with shorts as I find shoes without socks uncomfortable.
    However I would wear loafers regardless of the style of the trousers.
    I have quite big feet so styles such as Mary Janes and Ballerinas just don't look good on me. (Even if I could find some to fit!) And I don't like the socks showing with these types of shoe.
    But I am really confused when you say loafers with wide leg trousers is a specific type of look. What actually does that mean? Specific in what way? Every look is a 'specific' look. I'm not trying to be awkward. I just really don't understand what you are getting at. I think perhaps you are hinting at something but I'm just not understanding what it is?
    I always wear loafers with my wide leg trousers but now I'm at a loss to understand what sort of vibe that means I'm giving off?
    I'm 57 btw if that helps. And I've been wearing loafers on and off with all my trousers and jeans since my teens. I never realised that they didn't 'work' with some styles of bottoms.

  • @adelalvarez9185
    @adelalvarez9185 3 місяці тому

    Do you do zoom appointments?

  • @deyaniralerma843
    @deyaniralerma843 2 місяці тому

    I like the video but the lighting is too dark you need more light.

  • @catherineb6565
    @catherineb6565 3 місяці тому +1

    (11:46) Bless you.

  • @justinebarton2931
    @justinebarton2931 3 місяці тому

    I've just googled decontractee. So confused now. Literally last week I went to a funeral. I wore a black suit with wide leg trousers and loafers and I felt smart and elegant. Never realised that some people would think that I was dressed 'relaxed and casual'.
    I never wear slim fitting trousers. I think that wide legs are so much more polished and elegant. I feel that the tight fitting styles are the ones that are most casual as they have a similar silhouette to leggings. As stated before I don't wear ballerinas or mary janes, trainers wouldn't be appropriate and I'm getting to an age where I just can't wear heels anymore as they're just too uncomfortable.
    I'm at an absolute loss now as to what shoes would have been appropriate. And actually a tiny bit upset. I thought I was polished and put-together but now it seems that people think differently? I always thought that loafers were really smart shoes!
    Help. I think I need bit more explanation.
    Just had another thought. I'm guessing that perhaps for younger people they would think that heels were the smart choice and that loafers are casual by virtue of being flat shoes?
    But for older people it is often very uncomfortable if not physically impossible to wear heels anymore. Flat shoes are the only option. From that point of view loafers seem to me to be a smart choice and not at all decontractee. Perhaps it's just looking at it through a different lens?

    • @ellen9354
      @ellen9354 3 місяці тому +1

      She was referring to the entire look where the shoes were combined with wide leg trousers and the loose grey sweater.
      A full suit with loafers is a completely different look. This can look look very cool and slightly edgy in its masculinity.

  • @grumpyschnauzer
    @grumpyschnauzer 3 місяці тому +2

    I’m glad you switched out the slouchy sweater with the turtleneck. The all over slouch is so sloppy… and then you add loafers and it’s a lazy late 80s dated look. You’ve refined it with the tailored look of the belt and turtleneck. Personally, I think wide trousers do loafers a disservice. Wide leg pants look best when showing feet skin like a pointed flat.
    The midi bronze skirt with soft sweater could have just used a nice thick hefty dark belt to add tension. Maybe one that matches the shoe.

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