Loafers as an Analyst

What are people's thoughts on wearing loafers as a first year Analyst? Is it safer to just go with Oxfords?

About to start at a BB in London but I am not sure about getting a pair.

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The privilege to wear loafers is earnt, one must wait until blessing has been received from the senior MD of your group or an associate promotion has been bestowed upon you.

On a real note, see what the guys in your office wear, but I would play it safe at the beginning and wear Oxfords! Depending on the BB, if it's a US one loafers would probably be fine. If it's a European one then stick to Oxfords at the beginning. Just make sure your shoes are black and you'll have no problem.

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Go ahead. At my BB a lot of people (including analysts and even interns) wear loafers. I don’t see a problem with it. It looks good so why not?

Edit: perhaps important to note that I have never seen someone wear those Gucci/SF loafers. Just stick to black clean loafers

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