What every guy should know about wearing loafers

Some footwear just works with everything, from board shorts to tailored slacks (like these, for instance). Others are a little more nuanced. And driving loafers fall squarely in the latter category. Call them that, or just loafers (which they technically are) or yacht shoes, but to be clear, we're referring to any shoe meant to be worn by a Bugatti-driving dilettante in some 1-percent-dweller's paradise. You know the ones: soft leather or suede uppers with paper-thin soles and, maybe, tassel or tie-front details. Glad we're on the same page (and if we're not, this is what we're talking about):The thing is, if worn incorrectly, the souped-up slippers can come off as, well, weenie. Not sturdy-looking enough to support the rest of your outfit. But when done right, they can be a perfect spring shoe for summer weddings and spring cocktailsor a theme-park opening, as Tom Felton, a.k.a. Draco Malfoy, proved.Attending the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction at Universal Studios, the actor exhibited a pitch-perfect example of how to dress up a pair of driving loafers. And he pulled it off by keeping his kit breezy but tailored, something this footwear requires. See that tie-less, open shirt collar and slim pant leg with virtually no break' That's not just the key to nailing the balance we're talking about, that's Leonardo DiCaprio levels of relaxed steez. What you don't want is to overwhelm a delicate silhouette like this with lots of baggy fabric (so no non-tapered, too-long pants, and definitely no boot-cut dad jeans). Got it' Good.MORE FROM GQ:The Hottest Women of the 21st CenturyThe Best New Menswear to Buy Right NowJustin Bieber Finally Explains the Reason Behind "Sorry"The Best Haircuts For MenThe Hair Products You Aren't Using Yet, But Should BeThis Week's 9 Celebrity Style Mistakes and How to Fix ThemSEE ALSO:This is the biggest misconception guys have about cologneDON'T FORGET:Follow Business Insider's lifestyle page on Facebook!Join the conversation about this storyNOW WATCH: You'll soon be able to buy these Nike self-lacing shoes inspired by 'Back to the Future
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