For years, my spring wardrobe was pure Harry Styles and Paul Mescal vibes—beat-up Sambas, tiny shorts, a sporty jacket, maybe a pink gin and tonic in hand, topped off with aviator sunglasses. You know the aesthetic: the *”I have no idea what time it is, but I’m heading to London Fields”* energy. The *”There’s a sliver of sun—can you see it?”* off-duty uniform that every Brit recognizes as the unofficial start of summer.

But eventually, even the most dedicated casual dresser needs to polish things up a bit. Enter my latest obsession: Styles’s chocolate-brown loafers from The Row, which he wore while strolling through Mayfair, iced matcha latte in hand.

Finding the perfect loafer is tricky—too chunky and they’re clunky, too slim and they veer into slipper-grandpa territory—but Styles might have just nailed it. These glossy yet laid-back loafers have a subtle block heel and look best with soft white socks (obviously). They’re exactly what I picture when I think *”ideal loafer.”* Too bad they cost [checks notes] over $1,200. Luckily, you can snag a similar pair from GH Bass—or go even more budget-friendly with Mango’s version.

Chocolate-brown loafers have been everywhere this year, both on and off the runway (see: Gucci, Miu Miu, and Acne Studios’s earthy-toned Fall 2025 collections). That said, Styles has been rocking his pair for a while—my colleague spotted him wearing them last year at the Royal Opera House after *Swan Lake*—so, as usual, he’s ahead of the trend. Now I just need to catch up.

**Shop loafers inspired by his look below:**

– **The Row** Soft Leather Flat Loafers – $1,290 (Bergdorf Goodman)
– **The Row** Soft Leather Flat Loafers – $1,250 (SSENSE)
– **Tony Bianco** Zoe Loafers – $180 (Nordstrom)
– **Banana Republic** Moccasin Loafers – $240 (Banana Republic)
– **Danielle** Loafers – $550 (Shopbop)
– **Khaite** Monroe Loafers – $840 (Khaite)
– **A.Emery** Delphine Leather Loafers – $270 (Saks Fifth Avenue)
– **Le Monde Beryl** Soft Leather Penny Loafers – $595 (Bergdorf Goodman)
– **Bally** Pathy Leather Loafers – $970 (Saks Fifth Avenue)
– **Madewell** Lennox Weejuns Loafers – $195 (Madewell)