The Best Shoes for Standing Awkwardly on the Fringes of a Small Group

Lianna Burnish Super Lug Weejuns (G.H. Bass, $145)

If you want to look a little dressier while you mime mingling at a work event, consider opting for these timeless loafers from G.H. Bass! The Weejuns in particular are a perfect combination of fashion and function, so you can self-consciously hover conversation-adjacent without sacrificing comfort. You keep trying to make eye contact with people so they’ll widen the circle, but they just look away!