Ask any fashion editor how they get dressed for New York Fashion Week and they’ll tell you some iteration of the same thing: they dress for comfort, not shock value.
There’s a lot of peacocking happening on the streets outside of fashion week right now and how could there not be? At the end of the day, the runway shows are a gathering of the most fashionable people in the world, with flocks of photographers outside. It feels like everyone is on a quest to get photographed in their favorite pieces.
And while New Yorkers are known for being some of the most stylish people in the world, who dress how they want and don’t care about what anyone thinks about it, they are also a practical people. Especially this winter, with snow mounds and ice still covering most of the sidewalks after a supremely cold January.
(Image credit: Asia Typek)
And it appears a very New Yorker outfit formula has emerged this fashion week so far. Guests are wearing their jeans, whether baggy and acid wash or vintage and dark blue, with loafers and a statement coat or turtleneck. There’s nothing new about the outfit combination but naturally every New Yorker has a different way of bringing it to life.
(Image credit: Asia Typek)
(Image credit: Asia Typek)
This specific look is also a reminder that looking comfortable is honestly the biggest secret to actually looking chic. Peacocking is fun, but real New Yorkers know the looks that get the most double takes are the ones people see themselves wearing everyday. And we will be wearing this fun coat and/or sweater, loafer, and great jeans combo until further notice.
Shop the best loafers, below.
Madewell
The Grayson Penny Loafer
Everlane
The Modern Loafer
Reformation
Ani Ruched Loafer
Miu Miu
Vintage-Effect Leather Penny Loafers
Massimo Dutti
Leather Loafers With Penny Strap
Arrow Loafers
Black Suede Studio
J.Crew
New Winona Penny Loafers in Italian Spazzolato Leather
Banana Republic
Leather Moc-Toe Loafer
Polo Ralph Lauren
Alston Penny Loafer
Mango
Gathered Leather Moccasin







