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Colour is what makes a loafer feel seasonal — here are the 10 shades that work best in autumn.
My top pick: Black loafers work all year. These are the shades that specifically make a shoe look like October.
1. Chocolate Brown
The most useful autumn loafer colour. Shop brown loafers women on Amazon →
2. Oxblood / Burgundy
Deep wine — the signature fall shade. Shop burgundy loafers women on Amazon →
3. Tan / Cognac
A lighter warm brown for early autumn. Shop tan loafers women on Amazon →
4. Black
The year-round neutral. Shop black loafers women on Amazon →
5. Olive Green
A muted green that acts as a neutral. Shop olive loafers women on Amazon →
6. Navy
A softer alternative to black. Shop navy loafers women on Amazon →
7. Cream / Bone
A light neutral for contrast. Shop cream loafers women on Amazon →
8. Forest Green
A deeper green for statement flats. Shop green loafers women on Amazon →
9. Grey Suede
An understated cool-toned option. Shop grey suede loafers women on Amazon →
10. Metallic Gold
A dressier finish for events. Shop gold loafers women on Amazon →
The bottom line
Chocolate brown and oxblood are the two that most clearly read as fall. Olive is the underrated one — it behaves like a neutral but looks more considered.