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Loafer Luxe: 6 Chic Ways to Wear them

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Let’s be honest, there are days when you want to look stylish but the thought of suffering in high heels makes you question all your life choices. That’s where loafers come in. Not just for the “serious” office crowd anymore, loafers have had a major glow-up. They’re now the perfect mix of comfort and style, exactly what you need to move through your day with grace, whether you’re jumping between meetings or brunching at Café One.

 

But let’s face it, if not styled well, loafers can easily slide into boring or too-casual territory. No worries though. Here’s how to wear them like the style star you are.

 

Tailored Trousers And Loafers is a Powerful Combo

 

This is that look you pull off when you want to say, “I have arrived,” without actually saying a word. A well-fitted pair of tailored trousers instantly sharpens up loafers, especially if you pick trousers that slightly crop at the ankle to show off the shoes. Think cigarette pants, wide-leg tailored trousers, or even smart culottes. Top it off with a crisp white shirt or a relaxed blazer, and you’ve got a look that works for office settings, business casual Fridays, or those semi-formal events where no one is really sure if it’s “coat and tie” or “smart casual.”

 

Pro Tip: Go for loafers in polished leather or with subtle metal accents for extra sophistication.

 

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Monochrome Magic

 

Wearing one colour from head to toe might sound intimidating at first, but when done right, it’s a real showstopper. Black-on-black is the classic go-to (because who doesn’t look good in black?), but don’t be afraid to play with neutrals too, like beige, tan, or grey.

 

Imagine: a tan pair of linen trousers, a matching tan blouse, and sleek tan loafers. Add gold jewellery, a rich brown bag, and you’ll look like you just stepped off a minimalist Pinterest board, without even trying too hard.

The beauty of monochrome is that it always looks intentional, even if you got dressed in five minutes. 

 

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Midi Dresses And Loafer: Feminine Without the Fuss

 

There’s something effortlessly stylish about pairing a floaty midi dress with loafers. It’s giving “I’m soft, but I also have sense.” The trick here is to balance the dressy and casual vibes. If your dress is floral and flowy, maybe go for structured loafers. If your loafers are a little chunkier, choose a sleek, simple dress. This combo is perfect for Saturday outings, gallery hopping at an Art Centre, or even casual church services.

 

Little hack: Add a denim jacket or a light kimono over the dress if you want to layer it up a bit, especially with how unpredictable the weather can be.

 

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Loafer with Your Favourite Jeans

 

This is the most low effort, high reward look you can pull off. Throw on your best-fitting jeans (preferably straight-leg, mom jeans, or cropped styles  not skinny jeans please, let’s leave those in 2017), a basic top, and finish with clean loafers. Bonus points if you cuff the jeans slightly to show off a bit of ankle. It makes everything look more intentional. Depending on your mood, you can switch it up with a structured handbag for a polished look or a canvas tote for a laid-back vibe. Trust me, whether you’re headed to a meet-up at Terra Kulture or just running errands, you’ll look good without doing too much.

 

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Colourful or Printed Loafer

 

Why stick to boring black loafers when you can have fun with it?

Look out for loafers in vibrant shades, think mustard yellow, burnt orange, deep green, or even metallics.

Or better still, go for textured finishes like croc print or a little velvet action.

When you wear statement loafers, keep the rest of your outfit simple so your shoes can do all the talking.

 

Imagine: an all-white outfit with bright kente-inspired loafers. Clean, bold, confident. Na you go scatter ground, trust me on that one. 

 

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Socks and Loafer, But Make It Stylish

 

Now I know what you’re thinking: “Socks and loafers? Isn’t that for oyibo students in boarding schools?” Hear me out. Done right, socks can add a playful twist to your look.

Go for thin socks, maybe something sheer, sparkly, or softly coloured. Pair them with loafers and cropped trousers, and boom, you’ve got a quirky, fashion-forward vibe. This is perfect if you’re feeling experimental or if you’re heading somewhere a little artsy, like a poetry slam or fashion event.

 

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At the end of the day, loafers are that reliable best friend in your wardrobe. They don’t demand too much from you but always make you look like you have your life together. Play around with styles. Mix, match, layer. Fashion is vibrant, fearless, and fun, and your loafers deserve to be part of that energy.

 

So dust off those loafers, invest in a few new pairs if you can, and most importantly, own your style.

 

Because trust me, there’s nothing chicer than someone who dresses with confidence.

 

Read Also: Are Peep-Toe Heels Making a Comeback in 2025?

 

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The Fashion-Girl Guide to Styling Jerseys This Season

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Jerseys are everywhere now, way beyond just game days. What was once strictly sportswear has casually found its way into our everyday closets, rocked on city streets, and even spotted at dinner dates. Whether it’s a Super Eagles jersey or an American football number, these shirts have become a versatile wardrobe staple and the way people are styling them these days shows how jersey has become about fashion as it is about sports.

Nneka Ibeabuchi

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Nneka stepped out in a Nike 1996 Nigeria Super Eagles home football jersey, it had vertical green and white stripes, a centered black swoosh, with NIGERIA boldly printed across the front. Underneath, she wore a baggy light-wash jeans styled low on the hips. Her hair was done in neat cornrows. Her accessories included multiple gold rings, and a simple chain necklace.

Joselyn Dumas

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Joselyn opted for a yellow tie-dye polo shirt with green and red accents on the sleeves and collar. She layered it with light-wash high-waisted, wide-leg denim jeans. Her hair was styled in a shoulder-length black wig with a straight center part. Her accessories consisted of dark oversized sunglasses, a small gold bracelet, and a textured red Dolce & Gabbana crossbody handbag. She finished the outfit with a green open-toe heeled sandals decorated with a gold interlocking logo chain across the top.

Ella

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Ella chose a fitted, short-sleeved blue and white jersey featuring a central vertical white stripe, distinct shoulder paneling, and a bold “shluxe” graphic across the front. She paired it with a high-waisted, light-wash denim shorts with a raw, frayed hemline. She had her hair in long, neat black braids with curls styled with a clean center part, left hanging loosely down her back. Ella accessorized with multiple bracelets, a silver watch, gold hoop earrings, a single necklace, and a small cream-white handbag. She finished it off with low-top skate-style sneakers with a distinct blue, white, and black pattern and oversized white laces

Egharevba Tovia

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Tovia wore a white cropped jersey-style t-shirt with a purple sleeve paneling, black shoulder accents, a black V-neck collar, and a bold purple 69 graphic beneath a swoosh logo. For the bottom, she wore a tight-fitting, high-waisted black capri leggings. For her hair, it was styled in shoulder-length braids with curls that formed a fringe across her forehead. For accessories, she carried a mini black shoulder bag. Tovia completed her look with silver stiletto sandals designed with rhinestone straps across the toes and ankles.

Nashaira Belisa

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Nashaira wore a royal blue short-sleeved football kit, specifically the adidas FFK Curaçao home jersey, which featured a round federation crest on the chest. She paired it with a high-waisted, tailored white short with front pleats, neatly tucked in and secured with a slim brown leather belt. Her hair was styled into a smooth, low ponytail with a clean center part, falling over her right shoulder in soft, defined curls. Minimalist accessories was what she used, stud earrings, a silver wristwatch with a metallic strap. Her makeup was in warm nude shades.

Oluwani Moduroti

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Moduroti wore a cropped, bright blue mesh jersey with LOS ANGELES text, featuring bold yellow and white stripes on the sleeves and a yellow v-neck collar. She layered it with a low-rise, oversized light-wash jeans with a baggy fit and little distressed detailing. Her hair was styled in intricate cornrow braids at the crown that transitioned into micro-braids with curly, textured ends. She accessorized with thick yellow rectangular sunglasses, a long beaded cross pendant necklace, a silver jean chain, a striped green tie used as a belt, multiple bracelets, and a fluffy, yellow faux-fur handbag. For shoes, she wore colour-blocked sneakers in shades of green, yellow, and white.

Kathleen Caroline

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She opted for a bright yellow Brazil national football jersey with a green crew neck, layered tightly beneath a structured, satin-finish white waist corset with front hook closure. She paired it with oversized white parachute-style trousers featuring a puffy bubble-hem overlay around the hips. Her hair was made in long black box braids styled with a sharp side part, allowing several strands to fall over her right shoulder. Her accessories included large hoop earrings, a chunky gold chain necklace paired with a long layered cross pendant, and several rings. For footwear, she went with pointed-toe high heels in a bright neon yellow shade that coordinated with the jersey.

These looks show just how easily a jersey can fit into everyday dressing. Paired with denim, tailored separates, heels or sneakers, it works across different personal styles while bringing a sporty edge to an outfits.

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Some of Our Best Looks From the 2026 BET Awards

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The 2026 BET Awards brought together a mix of A-list names from across music, film, and entertainment to celebrate Black culture at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with Druski hosting the night. The event featured several standout moments on stage, including Teyana Taylor receiving the Icon of the Year Award from Janet Jackson, as well as other major honorary recognitions like Sylvia Rhone receiving the Ultimate Icon Award and Lauryn Hill being honored with the Living Legend Icon Award.

But before all the big wins of the night fully unfolded, one of the major things to look out for was the red carpet. Sheer, corseted and revealing fashion trends were seen on multiple celebrities, each styled in distinct ways.

Doechii appeared in a dark brown crochet maxi dress, styled in a backless knit design. Keke Palmer followed in a  black Gucci gown featuring a one-shoulder neckline, a thigh-high slit, a dramatic open-back design, and silver crystal embellishments. Latto also partook in the trend in a black sheer corset gown. Chloe Bailey added a different angle to it, stepping out in a strapless Valdrin Sahiti gown with a blonde hairstyle that carried a soft Marilyn Monroe-inspired feel.

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Teyana Taylor in Stéphane Rolland

Other celebrities decided to walk the red carpet in red and burgundy tones. Teyana Taylor wore a Stephanie Rolland gown with a structured bodice, voluminous hip detailing, and a beaded finish across the bust, completed with a matching hat. Kehlani appeared in a red fitted CHATS by C.DAM gown with gathered detailing at the shoulder and waist. The host of the night Druski, also stepped out in a burgundy Louis Vuitton double-breasted suit styled with a white shirt underneath and matching tie.

Some looks also carried tribute elements. Janet Jackson wore a Tupac graphic shirt layered over a white turtleneck and paired with straight-leg trousers. She completed the look with a structured belt and a veiled hat.

Queen Latifah, who is part of the newly created BET board of advisors, wore a dark monochrome look with voluminous sleeves. Keep scrolling to see more of the best looks from the 2026 BET Awards.

 

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Kehlani in CHATS by C.DAM

 

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Olandria Carthen in Theophilio

 

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Druski in Louis Vuitton

 

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Chloe Bailey in Valdrin Sahiti

 

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Coco Jones in Basil Soda

 

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Karen Bass

 

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Candiace Dillard-Basset

 

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Doechii

 

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Nia Long

 

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Lizzo

 

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Tems

 

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Marsai Martin.

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Celebrities Are Quietly Bringing Capri Pants Back

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Capri pants are officially back, and it’s not just a passing trend. With stars like Priscilla Ojo and Mide Iwasokun wearing them lately, it’s clear this look is here to stay. They are making it look so stylish that its becoming hard to ignore.

The interesting thing about this comeback is how deliberate it feels. These are not accidental styling choices. Every woman rocking capris right now is doing it with full confidence, and each look is proving exactly why this trend deserves attention.

Priscilla Ojo

Photo: Instagram/@Priscillaojo

Priscilla wore a white halter-neck blouse with a high neckline, asymmetrical drape, and a delicate black lace hem. She paired it with high-waisted, fitted black capri pants featuring matching black lace trim at the bottom cuffs. Her hair was done in a smooth high updo with two soft, wavy tendrils framing the face. Her accessories included a metallic blue mini top-handle clutch, minimalist silver pieces, including a watch, a thin bracelet, and small stud earrings. For footwear, she wore white thong-style heeled sandals with a distinctive square toe.

Oyin Edogi

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Oyin wore a black fitted, long-sleeved button-up cardigan cropped slightly above the waist, paired with high-waisted white capri-length pants. She styled her outfit with a black Chanel-style flap bag with a gold chain strap, a necklace and stud earrings. She completed the look with white minimalist heeled slide sandals with a thin strap design.

Mercy Eke

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Mercy opted for a cream-colored blouse featuring small black polka dots, styled with a high neckline and dramatic, draped dolman sleeves. She paired it with matching cream and black polka-dot capri pants with a tailored, form-fitting silhouette. Her hair was worn in a full shoulder-length blowout with a clean middle part and soft, face-framing layers. Her accessories consisted of a bright red leather handbag, oversized black sunglasses, and stacked bracelets on both wrists. Mercy’s shoes were red patent leather open-toe slide sandals with a distinct strap design.

Dede Ashiogwu

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Dede went with an all-black monochrome look in a cropped black jacket with wide sleeves and a high collar, worn open over a simple black bralette. She layered it with high-waisted, form-fitting black capri leggings with a simple sheen. Her hair was styled in dark long curls with a clean middle part. For accessories, she carried a black top-handle handbag and wore a gold pendant necklace and sparkling drop earrings. Her shoes were black pointed-toe stiletto heels adorned with a silver crystal bow embellishment on the toe.

Bella Okagbue

Photo: Instagram/@Bellaokagbue

Bella chose a red, strapless bandeau top with a slightly flared peplum silhouette. On the bottom, she wore high-waisted form-fitting capri leggings with a bold leopard print. Her hair was styled in a short bone-straight black bob parted cleanly down the center. Bella accessorized with a matching leopard-print silk headscarf tied neatly around her head, a red quilted leather flap bag featuring a woven chain strap, long dangling gold drop earrings and a chunky gold cuff bracelet on her wrist.

Frances Theodore

Photo: Instagram/@Francestheodore

Frances chose a light pink and white gingham halter-style tank top, worn over high-waisted, fitted white capri pants that sat just below the knee. Her hair was kept in long, full dark waves styled with a deep side part. For accessories, she kept things minimal with a hot pink textured envelope clutch bag, layered gold necklaces, drop earrings, and bracelets. She completed the look with white pointed-toe stiletto pumps with silver ankle chains.

Mide Iwasokun

Photo: Instagram/@Mideiwasokun

Mide wore a simple white tank top with thick shoulder straps. She paired it with high-waisted, fitted red and white gingham checkered capri pants with small side slits at the hem. Her hair was styled in a high curly ponytail pulling the hair back away from the face. She complemented her outfit with a bright red Chanel flap handbag featuring a gold chain interwoven shoulder strap.

Capri pants are having a major comeback, and they’re certainly here to stay. Whether you prefer a bold leopard print or a sleek black pair. Nigerian celebrities have definitely embraced the trend, proving that capris belong in every wardrobe right now.

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