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An impossibly elegant friend of mine has a theory that when deciding what to wear always start with shoes. She, like most of us, has learnt the hard way that wearing uncomfortable or inappropriate shoes can ruin a special day entirely. Enter the party flat.
We are now spoilt when it comes to jazzy flats.
Women have been conditioned to think that heels make an outfit, taking any respective outfit up a notch in the glamour stakes. Those days are long gone; we are now spoilt when it comes to jazzy flats born for parties and fun – Manolo Blahnik and Rupert Sanderson offer beautiful pointed styles in jewelled tones, while Alaia’s studded ballet pump continues to sell out time and time again. The key is to choose a party flat in impractical fabrics, like velvet, satin or mesh, which instantly take a shoe from functional to cocktail hour-worthy. Embellishment and flamboyant detailing also add a sense of magic, think feathers, jewels and bows.
These are our favourite flats to see you through the festive period – and beyond.
Lead image: Manolo Blahnik
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