The Only Party Shoes You Need This Holiday Season

Putting your best foot forward feels easy with these.

It's officially time to start holiday outfit planning and getting ready to put your best foot forward — literally.

One of the best parts of the season is getting together with friends and loved ones. Knowing that those moments will live forever in photos, you want to look your best. Yes, the clothes are important, but so are the shoes — after all, the pair you wear determines how confidently you carry yourself when walking into a room.

When it comes to holiday party shoes, you want to find footwear that fits well into your wardrobe, brings out your style, is comfortable enough to wear to a variety of functions and, of course, feels festive.

To make it easier, we found the best, on-trend shoes to wear to potlucks, gift exchanges, family dinners and new-year gatherings, from velvet heels to Mary Jane platforms. Shop them all below.

Velvet Heels

Mary Jane Platforms

Metallic Heels

Wide Calf Boots

Sparkly Shoes

Heeled Knee-High Boots

Red Platforms

Closed-Toe Heels

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