Men's Velvet Loafers & Smoking Slippers
Men's velvet loafers and smoking slippers for black tie, parties and Christmas, in black and bordo velvet, including a slipper you can personalise with initials. Free next-day click & collect on orders over £75.
About this collection
Velvet slippers are the traditional alternative to patent shoes with a dinner suit, and they also work with a velvet jacket or dark tailoring at parties.
Velvet smoking loafers: Fraser Black, smart enough for black tie.
Personalised: Charles Black Custom Initials can be personalised with the wearer's initials.
Frequently asked questions
Can you wear velvet slippers to a black tie event?
Yes. Black velvet slippers are a traditional choice with a dinner suit. See our black tie guide.
Do velvet slippers need socks?
With a dinner suit, wear thin black socks. At a party with cropped trousers, no-show socks work.
What sizes do you make?
Whole UK sizes: most styles come in UK 7 to 12 (EU 41 to 46), with selected styles in UK 13 and 14. Each product page shows which sizes are in stock, and our size guide has the measurements.
Is click & collect free and can I return items?
Click & collect is free on orders over £75, with next-day collection from over 7,000 DPD locations, and orders placed before 4 pm, Monday to Friday, are dispatched the same day. To return something, tell us within 14 days of delivery and send it back within a further 14 days. See our returns page.
You may also like: Bow ties, our velvet loafers guide and our guide to Christmas party outfits.