The loafer mule has the look of a loafer at the front and the freedom of a mule at the back: you slip it on hands-free, take it off in one move, and it stays polished enough to leave the house. The question is what to wear it with. Here are eight outfits that work, from autumn to the first sunny days.
The essentials
- Loafer mules go with jeans, wide-leg trousers, a midi dress and even shorts in summer.
- Camel, taupe and brown match almost an entire wardrobe.
- With thin or ribbed socks, they also work in between seasons.
- A treaded sole and a vegan suede upper let you wear them indoors and out.
What exactly is a loafer mule?
It's a loafer with the heel counter taken away. You keep what makes a loafer charming, the strap across the instep and the visible stitching, and you gain what makes a mule comfortable: an open back, nothing rubbing at the heel, a pair you slip on as you walk past.
Our Varenna loafer mule follows this idea with a peach-skin soft vegan suede upper and a thick rubber sole with tread along its full length. The result: a pair you wear to the office, around town or at home without changing shoes.
8 ways to wear loafer mules
1. With straight jeans and a knit jumper
The easiest outfit. Straight or slightly cropped jeans that show the ankle, a chunky knit and camel mules. Relaxed without looking sloppy. If your jeans are long, roll up a small cuff: a mule needs a little space above the foot to look its best.
2. With wide-leg trousers and a shirt
For the office: pleated wide-leg or flowing tailored trousers, a tucked-in shirt and taupe mules. The penny strap adds the dressier touch a plain mule lacks. Ideal for days spent walking between meetings.
3. With thin or ribbed socks
In autumn, loafer mules look great with socks: white ribbed ones for a preppy feel, beige or marl to stay in natural tones. The open back shows the sock at the heel, so pick a nice one. We cover the combinations that work in our guide mules and socks.
4. With a midi dress or a pleated skirt
A knitted midi dress, a long pleated skirt and brown mules: a comfortable alternative to ankle boots before the real cold sets in. In winter, add opaque tights. More ideas in wearing mules with a dress or skirt in winter.
5. With a trouser suit
Trouser suits and loafers are made for each other. In mule form, the outfit stays sharp while being easier to live in. Pick a mule colour close to the suit (taupe with grey, brown with beige) to lengthen the silhouette.
6. When working from home
Between the sofa, the desk and the bakery downstairs, loafer mules save you changing shoes three times a day. The treaded sole grips outside, the soft upper stays pleasant at home. More ideas in what to wear on your feet when working from home.
7. With linen trousers or shorts in summer
On sunny days, wear loafer mules barefoot with linen trousers, Bermuda shorts or a light dress. Vegan suede stays pleasant on bare skin. For really hot days, a sandal takes over: see our summer outfit ideas with mules.
8. With smart joggers at the weekend
Thick knit joggers, an oversized sweatshirt, a long coat: loafer mules make a comfortable outfit look neater. It's the detail that makes the difference between “in pyjamas” and “relaxed”.
Which colour of loafer mules to choose?
- Camel: the brightest. It warms up denim, white, navy and black.
- Taupe: the most discreet. It blends with grey, beige and office outfits.
- Brown: the most autumnal. Perfect with khaki, cream, rust and checks.
To go further, our guide taupe or camel mules: which colours to pair them with gives precise combinations.
Choosing the right size
A loafer mule should hold the foot with its strap, without your toes touching the end. Take your usual size; if you're between two sizes, go by the length of your foot in centimetres. Our article how to measure your foot explains the method in two minutes, and the size guide gives the conversion. Varenna comes in EU sizes 35 to 44.
Keeping them beautiful
Suede comes back to life with a simple dry brushing. Our suede care brush is free from 3 pairs in your order, and our guide how to use a suede brush explains the right moves.
FAQ
Can you wear loafer mules in winter?
Yes, with socks or tights, in dry or slightly damp weather. For snow and hard frost, a lined ankle boot is still the better choice.
Do loafer mules stay on well?
The strap across the instep holds the front of the foot. As with any mule, the heel stays free: that's what makes it so easy to slip on.
Loafer mule or classic loafer?
A classic loafer holds the heel better for long walks; a loafer mule is freer and quicker to put on. We compare the two in loafer or mule: which to choose.
Which sizes does the Varenna loafer mule come in?
EU 35 to 44, in camel, taupe and brown.
Are loafer mules good for wide feet?
The Varenna has no buckle, so if your feet are wide, the Sienna clog with its adjustable buckle is the safer choice.
Read also
- Comfortable loafers for women: 6 criteria to choose well
- How to wear mules in autumn and winter
- Clog, mule, sabot: what's the difference?
The pack deal
With Build your own bundle, choose 1 to 12 pairs from the whole collection: €59.98 for 2 and €79.98 for 3 for styles at €39.99, with a free brush for every 3 pairs. Or take a ready-made pack: Winter Trio, Summer Trio or Sienna + Ravello Duo. Details: how the price per pair works.
The look of a loafer, the freedom of a mule: discover the Varenna loafer mule at €39.99, with free delivery and 60 days to change your mind.
