Women's Look of the Week: 10 Bold Loafers for Bay City Walking

This season, color, texture and embellishments transform the classically androgynous loafers into strong, feminine footwear. With prints, patent and pony-hair, these 10 tradtionally preppy flats are SF-perfect and anything but boring.

1. Burberry Tasseled Patent Leather Loafers, $450

2. J. Crew Biella Patent Loafers, $228

3. Co-op Barneys New York Bernice Pony Hair Loafer, $375

4. Charles Philip Shanghai Sarah Wool & Tweed Loafers, $135

5. Christian Louboutin Rollergirl Tartan Flannel Metal-Toe Loafers, $995

6. Dolce Vita Nariko Smoking Embossed Faux Snakeskin Loafers, $165

7. Bass Dimmed Flash Loafers, $68

8. Jeffrey Campbell Bite Spiked Leather Loafer, $155

9. Alexander McQueen Leopard-Print Calf Hair Loafers, $895

10. Rachel Comey Eve Glitter Patent Tassel Loafers, $375

Lily Ko (lily.7x7 @ gmail.com) studied fashion design and merchandising at Central Saint Martins and the Academy of Art University. In addition to writing for 7x7, Lily is an editor at SF Station, works as a freelance stylist and covers food, fashion and fun on her blog, Curated SF.

Loafers over ballet flats any day!!!!

By Cc (not verified) on January 16, 2012

Oh man. I think I'm drooling. I am in love with loafers. So classy and they go with everything. Love all of these modern takes on the simple shoe. The pair from J. Crew are fantastic!

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By QA Create (not verified) on January 15, 2012