With another year drawing to a close, top of my agenda should be planning some very last minute Christmas shopping, but as party season is just around the corner, my first thought is “what should I wear?” and more importantly, which shoes. Having spent much of the year in some pretty practical pairs (ballet flats in spring, fisherman sandals in summer and clogs and chelsea boots all autumn), my feet deserve something to celebrate too, and if you can’t wear a pair of bejewelled heels at this time of year, when can you?
If you’re looking to revamp a LBD or dress up the failsafe “jeans and a nice top combo”, then never fear. I’ve searched through everything that the best designers, high street stores and online boutiques have to offer to put together an edit of dreamy party shoes for every budget.
As ever, you can expects ome of the most beautiful shoes in the world from the likes of Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik and Christian Louboutin, but there’s also affordable knock outs from River Island and Zara that’ll make you want to get out your blister plasters and wear nothing but flamboyant heels until the year is out. My top tip? Add a pair of 10-denier tights and see how much longer you’ll last. And, not to worry if you’re not a stiletto kind of girl, I’ve also included some this season’s stand-out flats, too.
Keeping scrolling for a comprehensive guide to the best party shoes around right now, and I’ll see you on the dancefloor.
Velvet and crystals? It’s love at first sight.
These look so much more expensive than they actually are.
The ankle-strap and chunky heel help with the modest heel height to make these a really comfortable pair of heels.
This heel is ideal if you plan on spending your entire evening on the dance floor.
If you’re looking for style and support, there’s nothing better than a statement wedge.
These would look incredible with sharp, party tailoring like a velvet suit.
Who said you can’t wear boots to a party?
I’ve never met a sculptural heel that I didn’t instantly love.
Business in the front, party in the back (and they also come in black and emerald green).
A word of caution: just don’t wear these in the rain.
So chic, we could see Alexa Chung in these slingback flats
Just think how sweet these will look with cropped jeans and a tee.
We saw Nodaleto pumps on the feet of almost every stylish influencer over summer, and now they’ve had a sparkly, festive makeover.
Use these to glossy court shoes to breathe a new lease of life into last year’s dresses.
Nothing makes a low heel more party-ready than leopard print.
We’ll be having dreams about pink feathers until these are on our feet.
A pair of velvet heels always makes their way onto our wish lists.
These were made to be worn with an ’80s power dress.
Glitter + a stretchy, sock boot is always a good idea.
These lace-up heels will look so elegant on the foot.
A minimalist take on the party shoe.
Offset the silver hue with a deep burgundy pedicure.
Animal print and a sexy stiletto heel—I don’t think I’ve ever come across a hotter shoe.
Shoe fans will already be well acquainted with Mach & Mach’s brand of “more is more” footwear, and these have “party” written all over them.
A dressy “from-desk-to-dinner” boot that no one will believe came from the high street.
When it comes to the ultimate party shoe, crystals and a comfortable flat are always a good idea.
