Ask Belle: Are Smoking Slippers Chic?
Oct 23, 2014
Hi Belle
What are your thoughts on smoking slippers/loafers? I’ve been thinking a gray suede or calf hair pair would be a good casual shoe for this season but I’ve had a hard time finding a basic pair without tassels, studs, cat faces (what Nordstrom?), etc. Hope all is well in law school!
Thanks! D
I think smoking slippers are a nice casual option. They don’t look good on everyone (my feet are a bit too long and narrow for them), but if you like the look, they’re a nice replacement for ballet flats.
Why anyone would pay $500 for shoes with ears is a mystery to me, but let’s see if we can’t find something better…
Adrienne Vittadini Benson Flat ($69)
I think a calf-hair or animal-print flat is a good casual option. These Vittadini flats also come in a grey and black combo. These Dolce Vita flats have a cool, feather-like print.
For something really basic, these black leather Nine West slippers are a good place to start. This calf-hair pair from DSW offer a simple shape in a unique material. Or if you’re looking for grey suede, Charlotte Russe has a pair for under-$25.
For something different, these embellished black-on-black smoking slippers from VANELi are a chic option. I like the modern take on sparkle. I also like these burnished gold slippers from Club Monaco.
Got these in black at DSW https://www.dsw.com/shoe/audrey+brooke+desire+flat?prodId=295484&activeCats=cat10006,cat20068,dsw12cat2250016 and I am very happy with my purchase!
Anyone able to wear these with anything but slim ankle pants? I have a leopard pair from Zara last year that I have been wearing with black slim pants for a week straight due to a foot injury. I’d love ideas to mix it up.
I have a pair of leopard print calf hair loafers that I purchased at the end of last season (seriously discounted) from Madewell. They are in heavy rotation in my closet. I have a lot of wool ankle pants in my wardrobe in different colors (black, grey, navy, pink), so I wear them with those and jeans. I also think they’d be cute with a knife pleated skirt and dressier top, too.
I cannot stop wearing this pair of smoking slippers. I’m wearing them right now!
https://www.isaacmizrahi.com/French-Smoking-Slipper-Front-Black/dp/B00LNL3RP0
They probably run narrow as they fit my narrow feet well, and be sure to size up if you’re between sizes.
I scored leopard print calf hair Sam Edelman smoking slippers at TJ Maxx and am wearing them all the time.
I have to admit I like the Charlotte Olympia cat flats (not the heels). They aren’t part of my budget, but I think they are cute in a whimsical way. I bought these a few years ago and they make for cute travel pictures/and kind of just make me smile on my commute:
https://www.lyst.com/shoes/marc-by-marc-jacobs-black-faux-pony-hair-mouse-ballet-flats/
I’m such a sucker for metallic smoking slippers – those Club Monaco slippers are a tease since they’re sold out in my size! 🙁 Definitely need to keep an eye out!