The Best Party Shoes To Shop This Festive Season

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by Elizabeth Bennett |
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There aren’t many times of the year you can get away with buying a pair of beautiful shoes just because they are unbelievably need-them-now beautiful. Christmas however is one of those times. In the month of December it suddenly becomes acceptable to wear glitter, velvet, sequins, sometimes all at once. And party season provides the perfect excuse to invest in a pair of OTT heels.

If you’re looking to invest in a pair of statement shoes, the options are endless. Whether you want a pair of velvet sandals that will go with just about anything, or a pair of glittering block heels to jazz up an all-black get-up, you’ll be pleased to hear that the shops have got your back.

These are the five trends we can’t get enough of this season...

Embellishment

@annelibush

If you can’t wear sequin encrusted shoes at Christmas, when can you? Whether it’s sparkling gems, shimmering glitter or a totally unsubtle ruffle of feathers, statement shoes will give any party outfit the festive factor.

Disco Platforms

manrepelle
@manrepeller

All the height without the pain, platforms were made for parties. Give your outfit a retro disco twist with a pair of sky-high platforms. Extra points for pop art prints or sparkling detailing.

Metallic

@pernilleteisbaek

From Gucci-inspired loafers and block heels to snazzy flats and strappy sandals, the trend for shiny shoes is going nowhere. Whether you’re team gold, or firmly in camp silver, metallic heels will give any sartorial ensemble a festive feel.

Luxe Velvet

@thefrugality

If the thought of wearing a velvet dress fills you with fright, velvet heels are a great way to give a subtle nod to the trend. Quintessentially festive, look for unusual colours such as olive green, burgundy or navy blue for a fresh take.

Postbox Red

@the_miji_mojo

Pay homage to the classic Christmas colour with a pair of ruby red slippers. Perfect for breathing just a little festive spirit into an otherwise ordinary get up.

Check our our ten favourite buys in the gallery below...

Party shoes grazia

Man Repeller's collection for Net A Porter is every bit outlandish as we might have thought. Our favourite? These velvet, star encrusted platforms.

These may be the most festive sandals we've ever seen…

Gucci-inspired loafers in the festive hue of metallic teal.

Embrace the velvet trend with these elegant teal and gold sandals.

Silver and gold strappy sandals
Price: £24.99

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Think gold and silver don't go together? Think again…

Add some festive cheer to your outfit with these postbox red suede pumps.

Comfortable and chic are not mutually exclusive, as these beauties prove.

SJP's footwear collection is everything we could have dreamed of. Top of our list is, of course, the hot pink Carrie pumps.

These shimmering feather embellished sandals are sure to make a style statement.

For an elegant partywear option, try these olive velvet sandals.

Wear these sky high snakeskin stilettos with a black jumpsuit for a party look with a difference.

Blush pink velvet with a statement sequin heel, it's like all our Christmas dreams just came true.

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