In early 30s and 40s this was the summer house wear shoes in Britain and America. The story goes to say that prep school children inserted a penny in diamond shaped slit; these shoes are called as penny loafers. Though the practice didnt continue, the name stuck and continues for this cosy relief giver loafers.
A typical penny loafer is a slip-on, easy to slide in your feet and get going. Most of penny loafers have a buckle or a tassel or any decorative piece on its upper side giving it a stylish look. Earlier it was mainly made out of soft wool, cotton or yarns, to give a soft cushiony feeling for the wearer.
Penny loafers were never out of fashion, but are gaining popularity again with new designs and decorations to compliment. Now colours are included to make it more appealing and attractive. The striking colours and decorations have made them pretty alluring and it is a delight to own penny loafers now!
At home or for a walk, wear a penny loafers teamed with caprice and a Tee, wrap a scarf of the same colour as penny loafers, Lo there! Unintentionally significant you making a fashion statement of yours and that are yours alone!
If 16 somethings want to sport a penny loafers, wear it with leggies, jeggies or with shorts, top them with a knitted blouse which gives you that cosy warm feeling, add a tiny cap on the mane to give that extra special look. However you decide to wear penny loafers, it goes well with anything and everything. Just make sure it enhances bewitching looks of yours!
For men, penny loafers give a very relaxed feeling and elevate their moods.
Penny loafers are nice to be in, and help them to be casually doing things around the house. A short walk to neighbourhood becomes easy when you are in a penny loafer. So when you are in a mood to relax, look out for that cosy pair of slip-ons, and celebrate your happy hours.