If it hints at nostalgia, is in right now and is comfortable, we want it. And these old-fashioned flat shoes are ticking the boxes
First straight leg jeans, now this? Was the fashion memo for 2018 early '90s mom? Because that's what it feels like. I'm not complaining; moms in the '90s dressed for comfort, and that's exactly what we'll be doing this year. Hurrah!
Loafers have been acceptable footwear for some time now, in various forms. Backless, patent and furry, they've been keeping our soles happy for the last two years. This year, 'suede' is in - or 'suedette' in New Look's case. It's the slightly moccasin style of loafer that almost feels like a slipper. And for that reason, we'll take five.
River Island red faux suede tassel loafers €30
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They go with jeans; they go with work pants. They don't really go with skirts - that's going a bit too Marcy from Married With Children. But you can skip around all day in them, safe in the knowledge that your feet are being cared for and you're on trend at the same time. Just don't jump in any puddles.
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