FASHION ABROAD: THE GUY EDITION

By Sheri Bhirdo The photo above isn’t really of anyone I personally know or have bumped into on the streets of London. However, while I was riding one of England’s famous double decker buses, I saw a young bloke (most likely attending uni) dressed very dapper and asked my friend Uwale Moju to snap a picture. Since he looked so stylish , I thought to myself, “It’s the norm here in the United Kingdom for guys to dress like this. But why not in the United States?” However, I must give credit where it’s due because I have been seeing more guys back in the States give more care and attention to what they wear as of late.

What really strikes me about this young man’s particular outfit are the shoes! I adore them. Loafers for guys are becoming a trend for everyday wear rather than special occasions or the evening out, especially here in London. Loafers, if well invested in, are a comfortable shoe that can dress up any outfit and are far more aesthetically pleasing to the eye far more pleasing than what?. Not to mention, they are timeless.

Ladies can pull off the unisex trend as well—androgyny is alive and well. Below are two of my favorite loafers I have found while doing some online shopping. Women can always get a men’s size if they want to wear a loafer; usually the size will be about two to three sizes smaller. I have found that men’s loafers are much more appealing than women’s styles. It doesn’t matter if you’re a girl or guy, this trend is a must-try.