How to Use penny loafer in a Sentence

penny loafer

noun
  • The launch features two styles, a penny loafer and a tassel loafer.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Dec. 2025
  • The Miu Miu penny loafer has been having its own run this year.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • An office-friendly leather penny loafer that won't give you blisters?
    Claire Harmeyer, Health.com, 4 Nov. 2021
  • His staple summer shoes are Swims penny loafers made of mesh and rubber.
    Shayne Benowitz, miamiherald, 4 June 2019
  • The penny loafer dates back to midcentury prep, once defined by the slot on its saddle strap.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • As these feature a slimmer lug sole than others on our list, some may be looking for a chunkier penny loafer style.
    Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2023
  • The beef roll, the heavy mock stitching, the large tongue, and the squat heel are all fundamental penny loafer features.
    Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The design features an almond toe and thick block heel in addition to a classic penny loafer upper.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
  • These shoes have a classic penny loafer silhouette, but the many rhinestones all over the exterior are a vibe of their own.
    Robin Raven, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
  • These penny loafer drivers with leather uppers are textile lined, making the cushioned footbed even comfier.
    Bernd Fischer, Men's Health, 5 July 2022
  • For this tie-up the duo took on the classic penny loafer and offered it in two distinct styles, the Milton and the Spence.
    Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
  • Typically, these features relate to the style name — penny straps for a penny loafer, while single chains can equate to horse-bit loafers.
    Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 6 July 2022
  • This polished penny loafer is an office staple, and Vionic’s Cheryl is classy and comfy.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Here, a peek of the white T-shirt worn underneath gave Gosling’s look a cool, casual feel, as did his patent penny loafers.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2018
  • This shoe has the sporty look of a traditional New Balance shoe, plus the silhouette of a penny loafer.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2025
  • In a few of the ads, Jackson poses topless with just the Weejuns penny loafers covering her chest.
    Morgan M. Evans, Fox News, 19 July 2018
  • Much like the penny loafer or Chelsea boot, consider the ballet flat a pair-with-everything silhouette.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2021
  • There was a more playful take on loafers, with more novelty in this classic shape whether that was animal print or tricolor takes on the classic penny loafer.
    Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 14 May 2025
  • Attendees are encouraged to wear poodle skirts, saddle shoes, penny loafers and leather jackets and dance the afternoon away.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2019
  • The 65-year-old star nails it with his leather jackets, slim chinos, penny loafers and fedoras off screen and his on-screen style isn’t too shabby either.
    Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2018
  • Fashion risk-takers can try the fuzzy loafer look with these Cushionaire slip-ons, which have a penny loafer silhouette and come in four versatile shades.
    Jordan Julian, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Her pair featured a pointed silhouette in black leather, cut with a vamp reminiscent of the penny loafer but without the traditional slot.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Maybe, for example, the shoes would have a seam mimicking that of a penny loafer, to illustrate a sort of business-casual conformity.
    Jenni Avins, Quartz, 24 June 2020
  • Statement-making slingbacks will be a hero in your wardrobe, from Prada’s metallic creations to Miu Miu’s penny loafer style.
    Vogue, 12 May 2022
  • Between the classic silhouette, the buttery-soft leather, and the comfy sole, Jamie Haller's take on the penny loafer is as elegant as can be.
    Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 4 Dec. 2022
  • Launching this week, the men’s penny loafer is crafted in Italy using sacchetto construction and comes in oxblood, black, brown, and Italian suede.
    Air Mail, 2 May 2026
  • In for a Penny, in for a Pound The classic penny loafer, of course, looks great with other staples like a bomber jacket, jeans, and button-ups.
    Christina Holevas, Vogue, 15 Nov. 2025
  • The shoes were a classic square-toe pump, which are defined by a loafer-style strap that crosses over the top of the foot and has a slight opening toward the center of the strap, typically found on a penny loafer.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
  • This cropped style, below, is a no-brainer in any winter wardrobe rotation, whether worn dressed down with a baggy blue jean and preppy penny loafer or up with a dazzling party dress and strappy heeled sandal.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Though the shoes have a stereotypical penny loafer look at first glance, there’s also a sliver of brown wrapped around the bottom, which distinguishes them further from other lackluster pairs.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2023

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