Best velvet: Birdies The Starling Flat - See at Birdies These cushioned velvet loafers are designed to look like classic smoking slippers and have newly resculpted, more elongated look.

like the Belgian or the monk-strap loafer, so for this guide, I focused on those geared more toward women — including penny, tassel, horsebit, kiltie, driving, slipper, and lug-sole loafers.

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