Welcome to December! The most blindingly sparkly time of the year, where we put on shine of every kind in the name of good cheer – eyes and cheeks, body and definitely feet. There are going to be lights and you can be sure that we’ll be there to catch it from top to toe, bouncing off our shoes of satin, patent, crystals, sequins, cracked metallic leather and glitter. Oh yes, plenty of glitter.

Holiday party shoes are not difficult to find – if they’ve got shine, they’re in. But, the problem, if you can call it that at all, is what to do with them after. Do you go for the shiniest, most blindingly blinged out pair only to keep it to collect dust on the shelves until Christmas comes again?

Party shoes make for good decor, but the dust that get caught in-between crystals and specks of glitter don’t. These shoes are attractive alright, but if you’re going to feel any semblance of regret after that New Year or Christmas party, consider going for the “versatile” party shoe. The shine is still there, but look out for classic silhouettes, like Jimmy Choo’s Romy 100 or a pair of mules, or reduce the shine to a specific element, like buckles or the heel. You could also try a more trans-seasonal shine, like metallic, satin or patent leather.

Or you could be the biggest rebel on the dance floor by making a party shoe out of a sneaker, not unlike Roger Vivier’s Sneaky Viv sneakers. Shoes like these, we guarantee you’ll be wearing them post-party season. Take your pick from the first batch of party shoes below. (If you need a little help checking out that cart, don’t forget to have a go at our Net-a-Porter giveaway! We’re giving out gift cards worth $1000!)

Aquazzura + Claudia Schiffer Loulou’s Tasseled Satin Pumps

Attico Elsa Bi-Colour Glitter Pumps

Attico Monica Mirrored-Leather Mules

Jacquemus Le Chassures Boucle Suede Pumps

Jimmy Choo Hanover 85 Crystal-Embellished Glitter Leather Ankle Boots

Jimmy Choo Romy 100 Glitered Suede Pumps

Marco De Vincenzo Perspex-Trimmed Swarovski Crystal and Leather Ankle Boots

Oscar Tiye Eva Embellished Satin Mules

Petar Petrov Solar Metallic Cracked-Leather Ankle Boots

Prada Bead-Embellished Satin Pumps

Rochas Point-Toe Sequin Slipper Shoes

Roger Vivier Sneaky Viv Crystal-Embellished Leather Slip-On Sneakers

Roger Vivier Crystal-Embellished Saint Pumps

Saint Laurent Freja Patent-Leather Sandals

Saint Laurent Opyum Logo-Heel Leather Pumps

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