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WIN the entire No7 Prime Forever skin preservation range
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WIN a Casamigos cocktail kit to celebrate World Paloma Day in style
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Kwanele Nomoyi: A week in my wardrobe
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15 party-ready flats to rock in comfort this Christmas


By Erin Lindsay
13th Nov 2018

Princetown horsebit-detailed glittered leather slippers, €590 from Gucci

15 party-ready flats to rock in comfort this Christmas

Silly season is almost upon us and that means a whole new wardrobe of party outfits. We are annually tasked with the mission of finding showstopping looks that are a) stunning and b) comfortable – not an easy thing to master. There are alternatives to the standard stiletto Christmas party attire. I don’t know about you, but my feet are done with heels by about 9:30 pm anyway. So the perfect solution? Party flats.

These beautiful-yet-practical flat shoes are the perfect remedy to party-tired feet. From embellishments to animal print, mules and sandals, these beauties are just what the doctor ordered – literally.

Snake print

Blue snake print loafers, €40 from River Island

 

Pretty in pink

Ballerina Slingback Flats, €820 from Prada

 

Sparkly wonders

Sizzle Embellished Mid Heels, €29.03 from ASOS

 

Twist on a classic

Princetown horsebit-detailed glittered leather slippers, €590 from Gucci

Mary-Janes

Mary Jane Block Heels, now €30 from Office

 

Wild thing

Zebra-print point-toe flats, €560 from Jennifer Chamandi

 

Tartan and sparkle

Embellished bow mules, €41.48 from ASOS

 

Gold glitter

Block Heel Jewel Slingback Court Shoes, €49 from Marks and Spencer

Leopard dream

Faux leopard velvet knotted slip-on mules, €45.62 from ALDO

 

Power boots

Mya Tall Boots, now €92 from Vagabond

 

Textured beauties

Velvet & Satin Flat Mules, €27 from Marks and Spencer

Satin and steel

Buckle-Detailed Embellished Satin Flats, €318 from Yuul Yie

 

Bridal beauties

Embellished Flat Wedding Mules, €193.55 from Blue By Betsey Johnson

Sculptural shoes

Satin slippers, €440 from Marni