{"id":26221,"date":"2026-08-03T15:54:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T10:54:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=26221"},"modified":"2026-08-03T15:54:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T10:54:25","slug":"loafers-and-mom-jeans-are-the-ideal-summer-to-fall-outfit-formula","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=26221","title":{"rendered":"Loafers and Mom Jeans Are the Ideal Summer-to-Fall Outfit Formula"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>There\u2019s still a common misconception that comfort and elegance are two separate concepts, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glamour.com\/gallery\/best-loafers-for-women\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text link\">loafers<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glamour.com\/story\/how-to-style-mom-jeans-summer-2026\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text link\">mom jeans<\/a> are two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glamour.com\/story\/how-to-style-mom-jeans-summer-2026\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text link\">wardrobe staples<\/a> that prove otherwise. When styled correctly, loafers are an all-day shoe that easily take you from the office to after-work drinks, while mom jeans\u2014defined by their high waist and relaxed fit\u2014are appropriate for most settings while maintaining an effortless aura.<\/p>\n<p>Their powers combined create a timeless foundation for exploring seasonal trends or refining casual basics. That\u2019s never been more true than the awkward stage between summer and fall, when temperatures start to dip, but not enough to cast aside the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glamour.com\/story\/how-to-style-a-football-jersey-according-to-our-wag-experts\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text link\">jerseys<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glamour.com\/story\/long-jorts-trend\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text link\">jorts<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glamour.com\/story\/preppy-short-sleeve-polo-shirts-are-replacing-all-my-tees-this-summer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text link\">polo shirts<\/a> that defined summer 2026. Without further ado, here are six ways to style loafers and mom jeans through fall 2026 without letting go of all your favorite summer trends and hero pieces.<\/p>\n<h2>Grandpa loafers with mom jeans and striped polo<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-iJvQnD cOWUYC asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-fnduJP iaVSwI asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-kFnjvc eKnjjD responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-gaAbQ hXaxHA asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-jKunQM gjCCFj AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-gaAbQ hXaxHA asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image may contain Rui En Clothing Pants Pedestrian Person Jeans Cup Accessories Glasses Footwear Shoe and Adult\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-dkeESL cQPiWi responsive-image__image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.glamour.com\/photos\/684f2fc48c5ae94af6b0ec55\/master\/w_120,c_limit\/2065988586 120w, https:\/\/media.glamour.com\/photos\/684f2fc48c5ae94af6b0ec55\/master\/w_240,c_limit\/2065988586 240w, https:\/\/media.glamour.com\/photos\/684f2fc48c5ae94af6b0ec55\/master\/w_320,c_limit\/2065988586 320w, https:\/\/media.glamour.com\/photos\/684f2fc48c5ae94af6b0ec55\/master\/w_640,c_limit\/2065988586 640w, https:\/\/media.glamour.com\/photos\/684f2fc48c5ae94af6b0ec55\/master\/w_768,c_limit\/2065988586 768w, https:\/\/media.glamour.com\/photos\/684f2fc48c5ae94af6b0ec55\/master\/w_960,c_limit\/2065988586 960w, https:\/\/media.glamour.com\/photos\/684f2fc48c5ae94af6b0ec55\/master\/w_1280,c_limit\/2065988586 1280w, https:\/\/media.glamour.com\/photos\/684f2fc48c5ae94af6b0ec55\/master\/w_1600,c_limit\/2065988586 1600w\" sizes=\"100vw\" src=\"https:\/\/media.glamour.com\/photos\/684f2fc48c5ae94af6b0ec55\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/2065988586\"\/><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-bpPcvW kzGGxb caption AssetEmbedCaption-eZIMNW gMgneI asset-embed__caption\" data-testid=\"caption-wrapper\"><span class=\"BaseText-fEwdHD CaptionText-cQpRdU bzOmLY hbiMYj caption__text\"><\/p>\n<p>Grandpa loafers continue to be a sensation with style experts.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"BaseText-fEwdHD CaptionCredit-cUgOGk sMEbI hRFzlA caption__credit\">Edward Berthelot\/Getty Images<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Almond-toe loafers are sometimes nicknamed grandpa shoes\u2014a term that, in 2026, earns them many admirers. Similarly, items like mom jeans and striped polo shirts are no longer associated with outdated wardrobes. When combined, they\u2019re now a fast track to a look that has it all: comfort, style, and distinction. 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