The Chicest Party Shoes For The Holiday Season

You’ve picked the perfect dress to see you through the holiday season, so now all you need is the right pair of shoes to complete your look. Since it’s the party season, don’t be afraid to go all out on sparkling embellishments, metallic finishes and eye-catching prints – the right shoes can completely transform low-key looks and add extra oomph to your most fabulous partywear. Whether you dial up the drama in a pair of striking, jewel-toned stilettos, like Saint Laurent’s ‘Chandelle’ mules, or opt for a high-impact kitten heel courtesy of Khaite or Toteme, there’s a style to suit all the events filling your diary from now through to the New Year.

Nothing says party quite like high-shine metallics. Jimmy Choo’s gold ‘Romy’ pumps have a crinkled texture that creates the prettiest shimmer, while Loewe’s mismatched sandals incorporate gleaming mirrored gold accents. Elsewhere, animal print is just as eye-catching – and a major trend this season. Paris Texas’s ‘Lidia’ boots are patterned with fierce zebra stripes and look chic paired with an LBD or tailoring.

Sometimes, all it takes to give your outfit (and mood) a boost is a pop of colour. Christian Louboutin’s ‘Kate Max’ pumps are crafted from suede in a suitably festive shade of red, while Tom Ford’s T-bar pumps come in bottle-green snake-effect leather. Paired with almost every look on the fall/winter ’25 runway, they’re timeless enough to wear beyond party season, too. If you can’t be pried away from trusty black but still want to make an impact, Stella McCartney’s glossy over-the-knee boots from our NET SUSTAIN edit – another runway highlight – are a serious power piece.

For a nod to bygone glamour, slip on Aquazzura’s ‘Tell Me’ sandals – the twinkling crystal embellishments are subtle enough to wear with sequined dresses yet eye-catching enough to elevate an LBD. Alternatively, take your look to new heights with Alaïa’s raspberry-hued velvet pumps, which have sleek square toes and a chunky block heel. If you prefer flats, Valentino Garavani’s embroidered ‘Endouce’ ballet flats are charming and an easy way to elevate denim for evening. Whichever style you go for, you’re guaranteed to stride confidently onto the dance floor.