Bruna wore loafers with this on-trend skirt for her date with Shawn

There’s nothing wrong with wearing ballet flats with a knee-length skirt, but after seeing this combination too many times last summer, it’s starting to feel stale. But don’t donate all your midi skirts just yet. Those aren’t the problems, and in fact, the silhouette is on trend for the second summer in a row. Instead, simply swap out your trusty ballet flats for a pair of classic loafers, ranging from penny-ready pairs to softer options. Even I, who am a total heel wearer, have been convinced to try out the skirt-and-boots pair after seeing how Brazilian actress Bruna Marquezine styled it for a day-date with singer Shawn Mendes in New York City this weekend. Easy, comfortable and charming, this combination is perfect for those days (and dates!) when you don’t know what to wear but you want to look attractive and put together. A knee-length skirt and loafers have great chemistry, like another pairing we’ve been seeing a lot of lately…

Even better, Marquezine chose a knee-length skirt with delicate lace trim (another top trend for summer), which she paired with structured loafers, a black cardigan, and Phoebe Philo’s tiny Kit Cabas black tote. He completed the look with a pair of black sunglasses reminiscent of the 90s and a small gold watch on a leather strap. Mendes opted for a loafer for his day of wandering around the city — which also included stopping by the water along the West Side Highway, where he sat on a bench and chatted with friends — opting for a brown, rugged pair to go with his loose, light-wash jeans and black sweater. Together, they looked casual and adorable, both dressed nonchalantly yet elegantly, perfect for a low-key date on one of the first warm weekends in the city.

On Bruna Marquezine: phoebe philo small kit cabs ($4900)

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