Party Shoes
The perfect shoes can make the perfect party dress just that much better. But finding special occasion shoes can seem like a mission impossible. We’ve scouted out the best party shoes in the most common categories – black, metallic, and basic colors – to help make your shopping easier.
For more top picks, check out our guides to platform shoes, summer dresses, and wedges.
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Black Party Shoes
Pair your LBD with simple black party shoes, and you won’t even have to think – which leaves you much more time to deal with your hair, makeup, and accesories.
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| Nine West Fluffy $79 Nine West’s Fluffy are anything but boring black heels. The ruffle detail crossing the foot is a subtle accent that won’t distract from your dress. |
Nine West Udell $135 Traditional but 4 inches of fun, Boutique 9’s Udell will be comfortable all night long thanks to their platform sole. |
Emilio Pucci $247 One word sums up these strappy Pucci heels: hot. The basic black will go with everything but certainly won’t blend in. |
Metallic Party Shoes
One fun way to spice up special occasion shoes is to pick up a metallic pair.
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| Calvin Klein Persia $97 These mixed-metallic sandals are an ideal complement to a little black dress. |
J.Crew Pippa Mirror Peep Toes $215 You’ll feel like dancing in these gold J.Crew Pippa Pee Toes. With a practical, low platform, you can kick up your heels without worry. |
Bourne ‘Aster’ Sandal $240 These glitzy metallic sandals are creative and cool but will still look great with a party dress. Pair them with florals or basic black for a super-modern look. |
Colorful Party Shoes
These party shoes are all colorful without being too zany, so they’ll still go with your best party dress.
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| Brass Plum Empire Sandal $70 A splash of purple is a great way to brighten a little LBD, and these well-priced sandals will do just the trick. |
Pelle Moda Jaron Platform Sandals $170 Gray suede strappy sandals are a versatile wardrobe staple, and these reasonably-priced sandals are a particularly stylish option. |
J. Crew Carmen Peep Toes $190
Get away from basic black with these pale pink satin heels. A pale shade of melon goes with dark or light colored outfits, so you’ll be able to use these peep-toes often. |
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