A lot of the time, I’m in practical shoes like trusty loafers, beat-up old sneakers, perfectly broken-in ballet flats. This email is not about practical shoes. This email is about PARTY shoes! I’m talking about fun, colorful shoes that are dressed up in feathers, sequins, and bows. I’m still not willing to lose the feeling in my toes so you won’t find a stiletto or anything too high. Maybe that means party shoes can be a little practical too!
When I think party shoes, I think sparkle and shine. Consider your shoes an extra piece of jewelry to throw on! WYSE London’s gold and black glitter shoes are a slingback meets Mary Jane, with a chunky heel for extra comfort. J.Crew’s good-as-gold wedges have a sculptural shape that remind me of Bottega Veneta’s wedge heels. These Kate Spade kitten heels are rhinestone’d all over like a disco ball, with a fun utilitarian low heel.
Maybe you’ve got enough sparkle. Add some interest with feathers! Feathers on your shoes scream party, like these Kate Spade black pumps with a puff on the toe or Loeffler Randall’s satin and feather platform for maximum drama.
Shoes are a great way to get a pop of color in, especially if you tend to dress in neutrals. For something really outrageous, I love these leopard-print Veronica Beard heeled mules. They feel very vintage Dolce or 60s Italian movie star, and they would spruce up even your scruffiest jeans. Speaking of vintage charm, these Larroude kitten-y pumps were inspired by slippers. But they get a serious upgrade with a bow and fun emerald fabric.
Finally, who says that party shoes have to be heels? We love these black, crystallized, slip-on loafers from Tory Burch that would look amazing with a tuxedo or your favorite maxi-skirt.
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