Loafers Are Great But if You’re Bored, This Is the Classic Flat Shoe Trend to Try Next

By Swedan MargenSeptember 12, 2025

Look, I love loafers just as much as the next fashion person. They’re perfect for fall, versatile, and super comfortable. However, lately I’ve reached for my pair of loafers less and less as I’ve grown a bit fatigued by the trend. This worries me a bit, because I’m a uniform dresser and love a go-to, everyday shoe. My worries were washed away when I saw Demi Moore’s laid-back outfit consisting of all basics, and a particularly interesting fall shoe trend that would make a great swap for loafers: derby shoes.

Another thing I was pleased to see is that every piece of Moore's outfit is an item I already have in my closet. She wore a black oversized blazer, a white T-shirt, and straight-leg jeans—the perfect fall uniform. Loafers could go well with this outfit as well, but opting for lace-up derby shoes made this outfit a bit more unexpected and ten times cooler in my book. They’re still comfy flats, but add a fresh, stylish twist to a basic outfit. If you’re in the market for a new casual shoe for fall, keep scrolling through to recreate Moore’s outfit and find a pair of derby shoes that fit your style.