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
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
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
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
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
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
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Man Repeller's collection for Net A Porter is every bit outlandish as we might have thought. Our favourite? These velvet, star encrusted platforms.
Embellished velvet platform sandals, £360, Man Repeller
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These may be the most festive sandals we've ever seen...
Metallic bow sandals, £45, Miss Selfridge
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Gucci-inspired loafers in the festive hue of metallic teal.
Metallic loafer, £59.99, Mango
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Embrace the velvet trend with these elegant teal and gold sandals.
Velvet sandals, £68, Office
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Think gold and silver don't go together? Think again...
Silver and gold strappy sandals, £24.99, H&M
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Add some festive cheer to your outfit with these postbox red suede pumps.
Ballerina suede pumps, £360, Mansur Gavriel
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Comfortable and chic are not mutually exclusive, as these beauties prove.
Embellished sandals, £85, River Island
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SJP's footwear collection is everything we could have dreamed of. Top of our list is, of course, the hot pink Carrie pumps.
Carrie satin pumps, £245, SJP Sarah Jessica Parker
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These shimmering feather embellished sandals are sure to make a style statement.
Feather sandals, £49, Topshop
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For an elegant partywear option, try these olive velvet sandals.
Velvet sandals, £165, Whistles
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Wear these sky high snakeskin stilettos with a black jumpsuit for a party look with a difference.
Velvet sandals, £165, Whistles
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Blush pink velvet with a statement sequin heel, it's like all our Christmas dreams just came true.
Velvet and sequin sandalette, £69, & Other Stories