When it comes to your holiday party–circuit wardrobe, building your look from the ground up has surprising sartorial benefits—not to mention the leg-lengthening advantages of certain vertiginous stilettos. Festive shoes are about sophistication, not snobbiness, and the most refreshing options for this season play with color, embellishment, and texture, injecting new life into the most tried-and-true party frock.
Better still, you’ll be wearing the more versatile among these well after the holidays. Case in point? In his new capsule collection for Salvatore Ferragamo, Colombian-born designer Edgardo Osorio’s reinterpretations of some of the brand’s iconic models have resulted in swoon-worthy, party-ready shoes. His black-and-white polka-dot mid-heel sandals are brimming with possibilities for all seasons.
If comfort is a main concern (which it should be—there is nothing less sexy than the post-party hobble caused by blistered feet screaming for relief), there are plenty of options that allow for a sense of physical freedom. From high-wattage crystal toe embellishment to glimmering pom-poms and ornately decorated buckles, the appeal of eveningwear flats is all in the details.
Whether you prefer stilettos or platforms, classic styles or playful details like disco-ball encrustations and feather-and-ribbon ankle ties, the most festive shoes this season are above all ready to party. Shop our favorite pairs above and get ready to dance up a storm.
