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Fabulous Shoes to Make Every Holiday Party More Fun

From sparkly flats to bedazzled boots, you'll dance the night away in these show-stopping styles

Now that Mariah Carey has declared it’s officially holiday season, the party invitations are going to start rolling in soon. You’ll need an excellent pair of shoes to complete your festive looks, and whether you’re looking for a classic silhouette with a twist or a boost of glitz and glam, there’s a fabulous style with your name on it. From sparkly flats to bedazzled boots, these show-stopping party shoes will have you dancing the night away this holiday season. 

The metallic sandals

Maguire silver heels
Maguire shoes, $240, maguireshoes.com. Photo: Maguire
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As if we’re going to put together a party shoe round-up and not include a pair of metallic heels in the mix. Handmade in Italy, these silver leather block heels from Canadian brand Maguire will take your holiday look to shimmery heights.

The feathery booties

Michael Michael Kors black feather booties
Michael Michael Kors shoes, $298, michaelkors.ca. Photo: Michael Kors
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These feather-trimmed pointed-toe booties are primed for a fun night out. Get them in black to wear time after time, or if you’re still not over Barbie-mania, the hot pink option will make sure you stand out on the dance floor.

The party-ready flats

reformation bejewelled black flats
Reformation shoes, $428, thereformation.com. Photo: Reformation
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Not feeling the heel this holiday season? We feel you. Since the fashion world is all about the ballet flat these days, why not swap your pumps for a pair of party-ready flats like these bejewelled Mary-Janes from Reformation? Wear them with an elegant suit or a midi dress by night and white T-shirt and jeans by day.

The velvet heels

sezane blue velvet heels
Sézane shoes, $295, sezane.com. Photo: Sézane
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Watch your look transform with these three-inch block-heeled blue velvet pumps from chic French brand, Sézane. Not only do they add a subtle hint of colour to your look, but they also add a lush plushness to any winter outfit, whether it’s a party dress or your everyday uniform.

The not-so-basic black pump

sam edelman black slingback heels
Sam Edelman shoes, $190, samedelman.ca. Photo: Sam Edelman
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Know and love the power of a simple black pump? Witness the difference a blinged-out block heel makes to a tried-and-true slingback. The smattering of gems here makes for just enough sparkle to get you in the holiday spirit.

The ultra-fabulous bow heels

loeffler randall red bow heels
Loeffler Randall shoes, $513, loefflerrandall.com. Photo: Loeffler Randall
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If you’re looking for an effortless way to give your party outfit a touch of charm and a pop of colour, look no further than these seasonal Loeffler Randall red bow-embellished mules. And since bows are one of the biggest current shoe trends, you can wear these sleek pointed-toe mules well beyond the holiday season.

The bedazzled loafers

G.H.Bass black loafers
G.H. Bass shoes, $225, anthropologie.com. Photo: Anthropologie
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Speaking of big shoe trends, loafers are *still* everywhere and we’re not mad about it. Love the look of the chunky men’s-inspired shoe and want to incorporate it in the holiday season? Add some sparkle to your loafer game with this bejewelled pair from classic loafer maker G.H. Bass. 

The over-the-knee sparkly boots

Aldo over-the-knee sparkly boots
Aldo shoes, $180, aldoshoes.com. Photo: Aldo
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What could be more dance-floor-ready than these sparkly over-the-knee stiletto boots? Plus, they feature Aldo’s innovative Pillow Walk padded insoles, making them a lot more comfortable than they look. Read: your feet won’t be screaming at you at the end of the night.

The modern Cinderella heel

Amina Muaddi sandals
Amina Muaddi shoes, $1,390, ssense.com. Photo: Ssense
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You’ll feel like a princess all night long in these glitzy Amina Muaddi heels. And the wonderful thing about clear heels is that they’ll not only go with any party outfit you’re workshopping, they also won’t steal too much attention if you have a show-stopping look going on up top.

The mesh mules

gianvito rossi nude mesh mules
Gianvito Rossi heels, $1,870, holtrenfrew.com. Photo: Holt Renfrew
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Sashay your way to the party in these open-toe mesh mules that will have you kicking up your heels all night long. They’re covered in tiny crystals for maximum sparkle, and the three-inch heel makes them not only walkable, but danceable.

The retro-inspired slingbacks

chanel slingback heels
Chanel shoes, $2,525, Chanel boutiques and chanel.com (Available on November 14th). Photo: Chanel
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Inspired by the glamour of the old Hollywood movie stars, these wedge slingback heels from Chanel’s Cruise 2023 collection are a retro futurist dream. Put on your little black dress and let these holographic shoes do all the talking.

 

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