as in slugs
a lazy person
an incorrigible loafer who never accomplished anything
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Recent Examples of loafers
Although these category isn’t as glamorous, it’s still needed for winter boots, loafers, and knee-high styles.
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Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Bynes dressed casually in a grey sweatshirt, black leggings, and white loafers.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Dress it up with loafers or more casually with white sneakers.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
The footwear selection features loafers in spazzolato leather and sneakers with patent accents.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
Gigi Hadid has the loafers that are dominating office looks right now.
—Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2024
Miu Miu’s heeled loafers also fit neatly into this category, as do the T-bar shoes that have been adopted by fashion people late this year.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
Laura Jackson, shopping writer All of my favorite seasonal trends–suede loafers, relaxed pairs of corduroys, slouchy leather bomber jackets, and standout knits–are on sale this early Black Friday!
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2024
Complete your airplane look with these backless loafers which are 30 percent off and super easy, slip-ons for navigating airports with ease.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Bynes dressed casually in a grey sweatshirt, black leggings, and white loafers.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Dress it up with loafers or more casually with white sneakers.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
The footwear selection features loafers in spazzolato leather and sneakers with patent accents.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
Gigi Hadid has the loafers that are dominating office looks right now.
—Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2024
Miu Miu’s heeled loafers also fit neatly into this category, as do the T-bar shoes that have been adopted by fashion people late this year.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
Laura Jackson, shopping writer All of my favorite seasonal trends–suede loafers, relaxed pairs of corduroys, slouchy leather bomber jackets, and standout knits–are on sale this early Black Friday!
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2024
Complete your airplane look with these backless loafers which are 30 percent off and super easy, slip-ons for navigating airports with ease.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Loafers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loafers. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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