25 party shoes you won't want to take off this festive season
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- Hayley Spencer
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Party season is upon us, and while that means most of us have already spent many a lunchtime trawling for a party dress, let’s not forget the shoes. Office bashes, meals with friends and family festivities all call for a refresh of your shoe wardrobe.
Seeing as it’s Christmas, a little sparkle (or a lot) is a must, or failing that some festive velvet or a hint of red.
Here’s 25 pairs of party-ready heels, Mary Janes and even some flats that are so stunning you won’t want to take them off...
Mule it over
The mule has made a welcome comeback and this Finery pair come in a festive shade of scarlet. (£89, Finery)
Go bold or go home
The festive season is not the time to be a wallflower, so these bold metallic and faux fur heels are the perfect sartorial statement. (£150, Attribute)
Frill seeker
Comfy enough to wear all night and with a statement frill – these mules are perfect party shoes. (£69, & Other Stories)
Golden touch
Not a seasoned heel wearer? Skip the vertigo and opt for these high-shine Mary Janes. (£50, Aldo)
Space age
Give a tailored look a festive finish with these metallic beauties. (£82, Jeffrey Cambell)
All that glitters
Let your heels do the talking in these snowglobe style ankle boots. (£89.99, Zara)
Touch of pink
Do party shoes come any prettier? (£89.95, Boden)
On the wild side
What these pumps lack in height they make up for in statement animal print. (£140, Sam Edelman)
To the point
Fashion is having a love-in with the kitten heel right now, so these metallic heels are right on the money. (£65, Office)
Wrap it up
All eyes will be on your feet in these dreamy ribbon tie heels. (£49.99, Zara)
Night fever
Ramp up the drama with these fuchsia block velvet heels. (£69, Stories)
Soft touch
Zara’s horse hair boots are the ideal day-to-night shoe. (£69.99, Zara)
Khaki is the new black
Bored of black heels? Try an on-trend shade of khaki. (£49.50, Marks & Spencer)
Velvet crush
Gold, velvet and bows? These heels couldn’t get any more festive. (£68, Office)
Pretty in pink
Channel your inner Barbie girl in these sugary-sweet strappy heels (£69, Topshop)
Cut it out
Swap your classic black courts for these chic cutout midi heels. (£55.99, Zara)
Red alert
Wrap up your look with these chunky two-strap mules in festive red. (£22.99, New Look)
Glitter bug
Stilettos aren’t mandatory for party season, especially when there are boots this sparkly. (£69, Topshop)
Gold member
Horse-bit loafers were a summer must-have for the fash pack and updated in gold they’re the ultimate party boot. (£39, Topshop)
Studio 54
Add a dose of 70s glam to your party look with these studded heels. (£50, River Island)
Pyjama party
Yes: slippers are night out appropriate (when they look like this). (£29.99, Zara)
Bright bouquet
The ultimate statement heel. (£55, Topshop)
All tied up
Opting for a floor-length dress? These pointed velvet pumps will look elegant poking out from under. (£55, River Island)
70s moment
These dreamy camel heels are the perfect partner for 70s style wide-legs. (£95, Uterque)
You stud
If all-out sparkle isn’t for you, these studded stilettos are the subtle way to do festive heels. (£95, Uterque)