Party Shoes You Can Wear Beyond the Party

Holiday season is upon us and that means it's time to start organizing gifts, getting the Christmas decorations up, and planning holiday party outfits. And speaking of outfits, going from everyday dressing to party dressing is not completely straightforward. Holiday parties tend to be more formal and require a more intentional process than workwear or casual outfits. Whether you go for an evening gown, a little black dress, or a sequin ensemble, looking the part for a New Year's get-together is a not only a matter of the clothing, it also has a lot to do with the accessories, including shoes. Satin and velvet heels adorned with rhinestones have been at the top of classic formal wear shoes. Those are great options to amp up the glam effect and bring a touch of red carpet allure to an outfit. However some of those shoes can be so dressy that it's hard to get much wear out of them and rock them for more frequent activities such as going to work, or a night-time dinner date. And if you're like me, you like a good, quality pair of shoes that can multitask and go with more than just a velvet dress. I find that classic pointed toe silhouettes with minimal bedazzling, or even flat shoes in rich materials such as velvet offer a more versatile take on holiday party shoes than the traditional satin pumps with crystal embellishments. After all, who doesn't want to be able to wear the same shoes to a Christmas party as they do to a girls night out in April?

Check out this party shoe roundup featuring picks that will glam up your party fits, and also be perfectly appropriate for your less formal feats.