If sky-high heels and uncomfortable dress shoes just aren't for you when it's time to dress up, you're far from alone. Not everyone wants to deal with sore feet or worry about keeping their footing after a couple of cocktails once the party du jour really gets started, right? However, you naturally don't want to be seen as unfashionable or out of touch with the latest trends, either.
Thankfully, you don't have to choose between looking chic and staying comfortable this holiday season. Some of this winter's most head-turning holiday party options are also the most comfortable. The following mules, flats, and comfort footwear picks are proof!
Look like a fairytale in metallic flats.
Although a good party is awesome any time of the year, there's just something magical and special about the holidays. Twinkling holiday lights, sparkling winter snowfall, and glittering decorations lend an air of enchantment to every get-together, making metallic footwear a perfect fit.
Options like this stunning silver flat from Pierre Dumas are proof positive that you don't need a high heel to look elegant, feminine, and holiday-perfect in your metallic of choice. Flexible outsoles and cushioned footbeds keep you dancing the night away in style. Eye-catching gemstone accents will ensure that your feet twinkle invitingly with every step.
Add visual appeal to your look with pretty embellishments.
Although there's certainly plenty to love about sleek, no-frills footwear for any occasion, the holidays present the perfect opportunity to add a little something special to the mix. Clever embellishments like medallions, decorative folds, and pretty baubles are fantastic ways to make flat shoes look just a little more festive.
Embellishments are an especially good choice if you prefer to go with a neutral-toned shoe in a traditional material like matte leather or suede. They're great options for those in search of a shoe they'll be able to keep on wearing even after the holidays are over as well.
Dance the night away in ethereal velvets.
Another dress shoe trend we're absolutely loving this season is the appearance of sumptuous materials like velvet and velour. After all, nothing makes an outfit feel like it's made for the holidays quite like a fabric you really just want to reach out and touch!
The Sailor from Report is an ideal example of what we're talking about. Plush velvet uppers combine with delicate pearl details and a lovely bow accent for just the right touch of feminine appeal. Flexible soles and perfectly padded footbeds will keep your feet comfortable and cushioned all night long from the first dance to the last.
Go for a bohemian touch with a slide.
Haven't you heard? Slides aren't just for wearing around the house or strolling along the boardwalk anymore. This season, an entire host of beautifully festive dress slides are adding the perfect finishing touch to holiday looks everywhere. Unbeatable comfort features like orthotic footbeds combine with pretty touches like beads and flower accents to strike the perfect balance between form and function.
Dress slides look especially lovely with your favorite bohemian-inspired holiday looks. Slip into an asymmetrical pair accented with beaded clusters for the perfect complement to a gauzy, flowing skirt or a retro-fabulous maxi-dress. You'll be left wondering why you didn't embrace them as an alternative to heels years ago!
Have a ball in crochet.
If you're planning on wearing something pretty and lacy to your upcoming holiday office party or your best friend's New Year's Eve bash, there's a comfortable flat option out there for you, too. Crocheted slip-ons work perfectly with any ensemble that involves lace or lace-like accents. Plus, they're yet another versatile footwear option you're sure to get plenty of wear out of even after the holiday season is long over with.
Just take a look at the Rhodes ballet flat from Jellypop! Its simple slip-on design is every bit as comfortable as anything you'd turn to for everyday wear. Its delicately subtle crochet construction adds visual interest and a hint of elegance to absolutely anything you might want to wear as well. Pair them with your prettiest cocktail dress to ring in the New Year, and then keep right on wearing them with jeans, skirts, leggings, or anything else that could use a pretty style boost anytime. Try them on for size today!
