From Christmas to Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa to New Year's Eve, the winter holiday season is filled with special occasions and events. And if you're like a lot of women, there's a good chance you'll need at least one pair of party shoes.
Holiday parties are fun, and normally, any excuse to shop for evening shoes is a good thing. But, let's face it, the season is also a hectic one, and you may not relish the idea of adding one more item to your shopping agenda.
Fortunately, the list below will make finding the perfect party shoes one of the easiest tasks you'll face this season. These styles sparkle, they shimmer, they shine. In fact, they could just be the best decorations you'll see this year.
Holiday parties are fun, and normally, any excuse to shop for evening shoes is a good thing. But, let's face it, the season is also a hectic one, and you may not relish the idea of adding one more item to your shopping agenda.
Fortunately, the list below will make finding the perfect party shoes one of the easiest tasks you'll face this season. These styles sparkle, they shimmer, they shine. In fact, they could just be the best decorations you'll see this year.
Badgley Mischka 'Humbie IV' - Women's High-Heeled Party Shoes
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Combining sexy styling and enough shimmer to turn heads at any affair, these pretty pumps have so many features that add to their appeal: open toes; partially-concealed platform soles; and classic, 4" high heels. But, what really makes these stunners the ideal "party shoes" is, of course, the iridescent, dark gray fabric that makes up the uppers of these pumps.
Killer Party Pumps - ALDO 'Loann'
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Calling all platform-lovers (and I know you're still out there), here's a pick for you! These killer dress pumps have all the wow factor of the other shoes on this list, and then some -- in fact, they might have too much wow factor for some, but if head-turning, traffic-stopping, entrance-making party shoes are what you're after, then you'll definitely want to have a look at these Aldo pumps.
The scary-high 5" heels; the 1.5" hidden platform soles; and the dressy satin uppers are all peppered with shimmering rhinestones, and sex appeal to spare.
Priced at $130 per pair, these party shoes come in black or red.
The scary-high 5" heels; the 1.5" hidden platform soles; and the dressy satin uppers are all peppered with shimmering rhinestones, and sex appeal to spare.
Priced at $130 per pair, these party shoes come in black or red.
- Just your speed? Check out the Killer Heels Photo Gallery
Steve Madden 'Vegass-R' - Dress Flats with Holiday Sparkle
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If like me, you prefer flats over sky-high heels, then you might already know how difficult it can be to find a pair of flat shoes that are as shimmery and dynamic as stilettos can be. That's why, when I find a pair of really dressy flats, I tend to jump rather quickly, even if I don't need a pair of new dress shoes at the particular moment.
Such is the case with these pretty, feminine, pointy-toed flats from Steve Madden. Featuring black fabric uppers, and an abundance of shimmery rhinestones, these flat dress shoes have 1/4" heels, and would be ideal for dressing up jeans, dress pants, or leggings.
Such is the case with these pretty, feminine, pointy-toed flats from Steve Madden. Featuring black fabric uppers, and an abundance of shimmery rhinestones, these flat dress shoes have 1/4" heels, and would be ideal for dressing up jeans, dress pants, or leggings.
- Want more? Have a look at my top picks in Flat Dress Shoes for Women
Mid-Heeled Evening Shoes - Ivanka Trump 'Idalia'
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If you're looking for a special evening shoe, with just a hint of shimmer and a nice, mid-height heel, have a look at these stunningly subtle, and totally classic pumps from Ivanka Trump. With wearable 3" heels, these shoes are available with black, purple, or teal suede; or pewter leather uppers -- all of which feature streamlined vamp embellishments that are lined with shimmery rhinestones.
- For more easy-to-wear style, have a look at these Tips for Choosing Medium-Heeled Shoes
Badgley Mischka 'Goodie' - Glamorous, Sexy Party Shoes
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No matter how big the party, or well-dressed the crowd, I guarantee you will steal the show in these fabulous evening shoes from Badgley Mischka. They're glamorous, they're shimmery, they're sexy; and as an added plus, they're available in a large selection of colors, including crimson, navy, natural, purple, royal blue, white, and taupe.
With 4.25" heels and .75" platform soles, these shoes feature rhinestone vamp embellishments, silk or satin uppers, and an irresistibly-sexy design.
With 4.25" heels and .75" platform soles, these shoes feature rhinestone vamp embellishments, silk or satin uppers, and an irresistibly-sexy design.
Nina 'Brezell' - Satin Evening Shoes
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The word 'party' means very different things to different people. If the types of parties you'll be attending are a bit more refined and sophisticated, then glittery platforms will undoubtedly look out of place -- but that doesn't mean you have to be boring or stodgy in your dress shoe selection.
Shoes like these elegant two-piece pumps from Nina are attention-getting, without being over-the-top; but their classic enough that you can wear them for years to come. Available in black or red, these shoes are elevated from dress shoes to "party shoes," thanks to their pretty rhinestone side buckles, and their dressy satin uppers.
Shoes like these elegant two-piece pumps from Nina are attention-getting, without being over-the-top; but their classic enough that you can wear them for years to come. Available in black or red, these shoes are elevated from dress shoes to "party shoes," thanks to their pretty rhinestone side buckles, and their dressy satin uppers.
- Want more advice on special occasion shoes? Check out this article on How to Choose Evening Shoes.
Rhinestone-Embellished Evening Shoes - Caparros 'Betsey'
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I adore these cute slingback shoes from Caparros -- and I absolutely love their price tag, which is just under $50, on sale.
Available in a great selection of lovely colors, like black; caffe; mulberry; nude; peacock; and slate; these high heel, satin pumps feature rhinestone-dotted bows; 4.5 inch heels; .75" platform soles; and elasticized, slingback straps. Score!
Available in a great selection of lovely colors, like black; caffe; mulberry; nude; peacock; and slate; these high heel, satin pumps feature rhinestone-dotted bows; 4.5 inch heels; .75" platform soles; and elasticized, slingback straps. Score!
Christian Louboutin 'Sexy Strass' - Crystal-Covered Evening Pumps
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It's not every day that you get to wear a pair of crystal pumps. So, when you do get the chance, you might as well make them something really special -- and as far as I'm concerned, these glamorous shoes are about as special as they come.
With stiletto heels that measure up at just over 4-inches, classic pump styling, and open toes, these shoes absolutely ooze sex appeal and luxury. But, I better warn you, if you're prone to sticker shock, you may just want to admire these shoes from here, as they're some of the most expensive shoes I've ever featured on this site.
With stiletto heels that measure up at just over 4-inches, classic pump styling, and open toes, these shoes absolutely ooze sex appeal and luxury. But, I better warn you, if you're prone to sticker shock, you may just want to admire these shoes from here, as they're some of the most expensive shoes I've ever featured on this site.
