A morning walk in the park. A night out with the boys. Heck, even on a first date – the moccasin works in a wide spectrum of casual attire.
To stand out from the sea of white sneakers, boat shoes, and slippers (oh my),, consider these elevated slip-ons. Don’t confuse them with loafers. Moccasins are casual (i.e., no suits/wool trousers) and usually come in suede or leather.
In the summer heat? Choose suede; it’s lighter than leather and cleaner than canvas. Naturally, it pairs well with summer fabrics (denim included) and looks best with shorts and cropped pants.
With only one pair of moccasins, I show you just how versatile they are. Check out these five stylish outfits.
Outfit 1: Everyday Casual
This outfit features basic shorts, a T-shirt, and is accessorized with a Tag Heuer Aquaracer. It’s ideal for the weekend or if you’re a college student booking it from class to class.
Pop on a light-wash trucker jacket to go with the ultra-casual vibes or for a summer-to-fall transitional outfit.
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Shirt (Similar): Lululemon
Denim Jacket: Lee
Shorts (Similar): State & Liberty
Watch: Tag Heuer
Shoes (Similar): BLKBRD Shoemaker
Outfit 2: Fall Super Casual
Some days are for comfort only. We completely understand. We have days where we’re too lazy to button up a shirt for 20 seconds. We consider those days tee and jean days.
Fall weather is unpredictable, so keep a hoodie in tow to keep you covered when the temperatures dip unexpectedly.
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Shirt (Similar): Pact
Sweatshirt (Solid Alternative): Lululemon
Jeans (Similar): Paul Fredrick
Watch: Tag Heuer
Moccasins (Similar): BLKBRD Shoemaker
Outfit 3: Denim-on-Denim
One of our favorite ensembles: A clean V-neck tee paired with a rugged denim jacket makes for a masculine outfit.
We love a good denim-on-denim outfit, but we highly recommend choosing a jacket and jeans with different washes. It’s all about coordinating your jacket and jeans, not matching the washes exactly.
This outfit is where the devil is in the details. Notice how these trouser-style jeans are a departure from a classic five-pocket pair? Or how the two-tone watch creates a bit of d epth and dimension? Paying attention to the details in your ensemble shows that you took the time to consider your look.
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Shirt (Similar): Pact
Jacket (Similar): Levis
Jeans (Similar): Paul Fredrick
Watch (Similar): Omega
Shoes (Similar): BLKBRD Shoemaker
Outfit 4: Smart Casual Style
Moccasins also fare well in smart casual style attire. In fact, it’s almost the ideal shoe for this style genre.
Consider this look a few steps up in formality from the previous ultra-casual outfit. We kept everything neutral tones to let the rich color of the olive field jacket stand out.
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Polo Shirt: UniQlo
Jacket (Similar): J. Crew
Pants (Similar): Huckberry
Watch: Seiko
Shoes (Similar): BLKBRD Shoemaker
Outfit 5: Casual Fridays at Work
We think the most dressed-up moccasins can go is on dress-down Fridays. But it works so well.
When it’s time to clock out, wear a simple white dress shirt with rolled sleeves and chinos to ensure you are bar-appropriate for happy hour.
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Shirt (Similar): State & Liberty
Pants (Similar): Everlane
Watch: Tag Heuer
Shoes (Similar): BLKBRD Shoemaker
Wrapping Things Up
Moccasins are arguably a versatile choice of footwear in the summer — maybe even more so than white sneakers. We’ll let you be the judge of that.
You can dress them down and wear them on casual Fridays at work. Pair them with no-show socks to keep your feet dry while attaining a cleaner silhouette. It’s truly a versatile alternative to your casual kicks.
We’re curious: do you own a pair of moccasins? How do you wear them? Let us know in the comments below.
