Spooky season has come and gone, which means we’re immediately transitioning into the end-of-year holiday era.
Thanksgiving travel will soon commence, Mariah Carey has thawed, coffee shops are pushing gingerbread and hot chocolate concoctions, and holiday party invites are getting ready to be being signed, sealed and delivered. From nights out with friends to corporate functions, holiday season raises the age-old question of “What should I wear?” and perhaps more specifically “What shoes should I wear to this Christmas party?”
FN has rounded up some holiday party-ready footwear options below, alongside styling inspiration.
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A Glamorous Soirée
Some occasions are more formal than others. Lucy Hale opted into the head-to-toe shine aesthetic for the premiere of her upcoming holiday film “The 12 Dates of Christmas” on Wednesday, where she paired metallic Christian Louboutin shoes with a glittering ivory Monse dress.
She opted for Louboutin’s Miss Z pump — a more comfortable heel entry from the luxury brand — in silver laminated napa leather. With her dress featuring a slanted asymmetric hem, the garment allowed her shoes to share the spotlight. The Monse design was a heavily embellished strapless garment, which gathered at the waist.
The Miss Z pump, which Law Roach confirmed was unofficially named for Zendaya, features a low-cut vamp, pointed toe and an “everlasting” red sole. For another festive metallic colorway, the silhouette also comes in Platine, a platinum hue.
An Elevated Dinner With Friends
Rapper JT hosted a dinner with friends on Wednesday, where most everyone was decked out in Ugg footwear. JT, who was also featured in Ugg’s recent holiday campaign, modeled the Ugg Après City Tall boot for the evening occasion.
She paired the furry knee-high style with a high-impact white ensemble serving night-out-in-winter-wonderland energy. JT wore an off-the-shoulder minidress featuring a ruffly polka-dot skirt, and layered up with a furry scarf. A pearl necklace and bracelet accessorized the look.
The Ugg Après City Tall boot features a slouchy exposed fur shaft, suede bows and a traction outsole.
The Work Holiday Party
Many employees will head to a work holiday party this season, and that can mean blending elevated styling with office-approved silhouettes. Taylor Russell struck that balance at the Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards on Thursday in London, where she wore a black embellished Connor Ives ensemble with two-toned Ferragamo pumps. Russell modeled Connor Ives’ Demi-Couture Reconstituted Leather Paillette Shirt and a matching skirt, featuring paillettes over a silk organza base.
Russell completed the look with Ferragamo’s bicolor pump in a mascarpone/black colorway; the silhouette features a low-cut vamp with a V shape.
A Cozy At-Home Gathering
Schutz recently released its holiday 2026 collection featuring a lineup of styles with texture, shine and embellishment. The models in the campaign image seen above modeled metallic pumps with fur-trimmed pieces. The Schutz collection also includes statement oversize bow details for added festive embellishment, as seen below.
