How to Wear Moccasins

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1 Wear short socks with moccasins to keep your feet warm.

2 Pair slim-cut pants with moccasins for a sleek look.

3 Create a subtle look with neutral or muted tones.

4 Offset your moccasins with a boldly-colored outfit.

5 Stay cool in summer with a tank top and shorts.

6 Dress for springtime with a long-sleeved tee, shorts, and moccasins.

7 Adventure outside in a vest, shorts, and moccasins.

8 Create a relaxed look with a button-down shirt and shorts.

9 Pair tan moccasins and a breezy dress for a chic outfit.

10 Wear black moccasins with a leather jacket for a rugged look.

11 Pair a sweater and jeans for a cozy autumn look.

12 Layer a flannel and cardigan for chic, comfortable ensemble.

13 Brave the winter weather with an overcoat and long pants.

14 Pair moccasins with chinos for a semi-formal outfit.

15 Finish off a suit jacket and nice pants with moccasins.

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Whether you’re relaxing at home or heading out for the afternoon, moccasins are sure to get you from point A to point B in a stylish, comfortable way. Unlike other footwear, moccasins offer a lot of stylistic wiggle room, and are a great option for a variety of seasons and occasions. If you need a boost of inspiration, scroll through this list for a few outfit ideas.

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Wear short socks with moccasins to keep your feet warm.

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   It isn’t taboo to wear a pair of socks with your moccasins! When the weather gets cold, slip on a pair of socks to keep your feet nice and insulated. Both crew socks and no-show socks look best with long pants, while loafer or no-show socks are more flattering with shorts.

   • Ankle socks are a good substitute if you don’t have any no-show socks lying around.
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Pair slim-cut pants with moccasins for a sleek look.

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   Slim-cut pants taper smoothly down to your ankles. Skinny and boot-cut jeans look very flattering moccasins, as well as leggings and slim-cut slacks. As an extra touch, cuff the bottoms of your pants to draw a little extra attention to your moccasins.

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Create a subtle look with neutral or muted tones.

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   Neutral-toned moccasins look great with neutral-toned outfits. Pick out a muted color scheme that meshes well with your moccasins—this could be anything from sweaters and jeans to a long dress.

   • You could wear a neutral-toned sweater and solid-colored jeans with a pair of brown moccasins.
   • You might wear a black coat and black pants with a pair of silver moccasins.
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Offset your moccasins with a boldly-colored outfit.

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   Moccasins work well with a variety of different colors. Choose a contrasting top and bottoms, or slip on a brightly-colored jacket. Don’t be afraid to go bold—moccasins are easy to adapt to any outfit.

   • For instance, you might wear a brightly-patterned overcoat with a pair of your favorite moccasins.
   • You could wear a pattern top with brightly-colored bottoms, along with a pair of moccasins.

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Stay cool in summer with a tank top and shorts.

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   Moccasins are good for far more than just winter weather. Slip on a comfortable tank top, along with your favorite pair of shorts—you can tuck in your top for a polished look, or keep your outfit relaxed and untucked. Then, slide into your moccasins to finish the look.

   • For example, you could tuck a striped tank top into a pair of denim shorts.
   • You might also slide on a belt to give your waist a little extra definition.
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Dress for springtime with a long-sleeved tee, shorts, and moccasins.

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   Moccasins are a great way to stay comfy as the weather changes. Enjoy the breezy temperatures with a long-sleeved tee, along with a pair of shorts. Instead of sandals, slip your feet into a pair of moccasins, which will keep you nice and cozy as the weather shifts.

   • Ankle- or calf-high moccasins contrast nicely with shorts.

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Adventure outside in a vest, shorts, and moccasins.

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   Moccasins are a great complement to an outdoorsy outfit. Slip on a button-down shirt as the base section of your outfit, and then layer on a long-sleeved shirt over top. Finish off the look with a vest and a pair of cargo shorts. With a pair of moccasins, you’ll be ready to face the great outdoors!

   • If the weather is a bit chilly outside, switch out your cargo shorts for pants and your vest for a sturdy jacket.
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Create a relaxed look with a button-down shirt and shorts.

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   Moccasins are the perfect accent to a semi-casual look. Slip on a button-down shirt, along with a pair of knee-length shorts. Then, slide on a belt to give the outfit a professional touch. Moccasins help strike a balance in this relaxed but professional look.

   • If it’s a bit warm outside, feel free to roll up your sleeves and put on a pair of sunglasses.

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Pair tan moccasins and a breezy dress for a chic outfit.

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   Moccasins are a chic replacement for sandals and flats. Pick out a short, comfortable dress to give your outfit a casual, fun vibe. Then, slip into your moccasins to finish off the ensemble.
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Wear black moccasins with a leather jacket for a rugged look.

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   Leather jackets can make any outfit look edgy. Pick out a comfortable top, along with a pair of distressed jeans. Top off your look by shrugging a leather jacket over your shoulders and slipping into a pair of black moccasins.

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Pair a sweater and jeans for a cozy autumn look.

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   Moccasins help you stay warm when the temperatures start to drop. Pick out your favorite sweater, along with a comfortable pair of jeans. Then, slip into your moccasins as a finishing touch.

   • For a really dynamic look, match your moccasins to your sweater.
   • You can roll up the cuffs of your jeans, or let them trail all the way down to your shoes.
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Layer a flannel and cardigan for chic, comfortable ensemble.

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   Flannel helps create a stylish yet casual outfit. Slip into your favorite flannel shirt, along with a comfortable pair of jeans. Then, layer a cardigan overtop and slip into some moccasins to complete the look.

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Brave the winter weather with an overcoat and long pants.

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   Moccasins offer a less bulky alternative to winter boots. Bundle up in a pair of long pants, as well as with a sweater or long-sleeved tee. Slip into a winter coat overtop, along with any other cozy accessories, like a scarf. Finish off the look with a pair of moccasins.

   • Skinny jeans, slacks, or any other kind of long pants work well with this kind of outfit.
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Pair moccasins with chinos for a semi-formal outfit.

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   Moccasins are a great replacement for leather shoes. Instead, pair your moccasins with a nice pair of pants and a professional top for an office- or party-ready look, along with a stylish top.

   • Neutral tones work great with these types of outfits, but you can branch out to blue and maroon, too.

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Finish off a suit jacket and nice pants with moccasins.

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   Moccasins are a stylish finishing touch to your formal outfits. Slip into a nice tie and dress shirt, along with a pair of professional trousers. Slip on a suit jacket overtop, and complete the look with a pair of moccasins.

   • For a slightly dressed-down look, switch out your trousers for jeans.
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  Can I wear moccasins with pants?

  

  Carla Nelson
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  Carla Nelson is a Personal Stylist and the Founder of A Creative Cliché. With more than seven years of experience, she specializes in empowering entrepreneurs and executives through personal styling and shopping, image consulting, and wardrobe edits. She has worked with many brands, including Woman’s World Magazine and L.L. Bean. Carla holds a Bachelor’s degree from Simmons University.

  

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  Sure! That said, be very careful in regards to the length of the pieces you will be wearing. Aim to keep a cleaner look by pairing your moccasins with an ankle length pant or one just “kissing” the moccasins in regards to length.

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• Loafers and moccasins look similar, but they’re actually a bit different. Loafers originally hail from Scandinavia, while moccasins were first worn by Native Americans.
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