This iconic summer look first came into style during the 1950s, when loafers were popular among men on vacation who wanted a break from their city shoes. It has stayed popular since then, and bare ankles are still one of our favorite ways to express casual ease in warmer weather.

To accomplish this, choose a pair of shoes that don’t come up too high on your foot: drivers, deck shoes and loafers are all a natural choice, as their low profile and long foot opening will expose the right part of your ankle and create harmony with rolled jean cuffs or a tailored pair of chino shorts. For a new office outfit, select a pair of oxfords or bucks that fall low on your heel. Wearing these sans socks, along with a lightweight suit and a colorful tie, will transition sartorial style into summer. With all of these options, keep color in mind: Tanned ankles are preferable over bright white ones—and few things look better with a tan than rich brown leather in shades ranging from light gold to deep mahogany.

Enjoy the summer!

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