Party season is upon us, which means it's time to don your dancing shoes. Boots may be the most important purchase of the season but there's plenty of party footwear inspiration, too, thanks to AW17's accessories collections. Miu Miu's Mary Janes – complete with faux fur and gem-encrusted buckles – made a case for maximalism, while Céline's gold point-toe kitten heels were ideal for hitting the dance floor. Isabel Marant paired her stilettos' sparkly bows with glitter-laden socks, while Dries Van Noten championed showstoppers in green and mustard velvet with perspex heels.
Saint Laurent debuted the Rihanna-approved Swarovski crystal slouch boots, which gave us plenty of reasons to embrace shimmer and shine, while Marni and Prada played with textures and made architecture out of heels. Essentially, there are no rules when it comes to your footwear of choice this party season. Whether you reach platformed heights or kitten-heeled lows, the colours, fabrics and embellishments of the season are just another reason to follow the call of the disco ball.
From high-shine patent to matte metallics, via bejewelled velvet and tie-round-the-ankle bows, click through to find the shoes we'll be wearing from the office Christmas party through to New Year's Eve.
We fell in love with these crystal-buckled Topshop beauties as soon as they hit the catwalk back in September.
Topshop Mustard 3 Buckle Sandals, £89, available at Topshop
Prince Charming slippers from Prada.
Prada Embellished Satin Sandals, £985, available at Net-A-Porter
Refinery29 UK's fashion director, Alice, styled these plush purple platforms with oversized knitwear and a corduroy skirt on a recent shoot.
Zara Velvet Platform Sandals With Bow Detail, £69.99, available at Zara
The heel, the colour, the silhouette: these shoes were made for the dance floor.
Sies Marjan Ellie Crocodile-Embossed Leather Sandals, £820, available at Selfridges
Loafers are here to stay, but for party season? Metallic and embellishments, please.
Mango Appliqué Heel Loafers, £59.99, available at Mango
The '90s wide square toe on this Mulberry pair makes a classic black heel more interesting.
Mulberry Dazzle Sandal With Strass in Black Velvet, £565, available at Mulberry
The sock boot should have infiltrated your wardrobe by now but if not, start with this tomato-red pair from H&M.
H&M Sock-Style Court Shoes, £39.99, available at H&M
The perfect offset to a print-heavy outfit.
Attico Elsa Patent-Leather Pumps, £610, available at Net-A-Porter
If you like your heels high...
Topshop Margarita Glitter Pointed Stretch Sock Boots, £39, available at Topshop
We're touting anything star-print this season, and this pair has the Midas touch.
Aquazzura Starlight Block-Heel Leather Sandals, £515, available at Matches Fashion
Party season needn't mean glitz and glamour – channel Gucci's granny aesthetic with these Office boots.
Office Atomic Floral-Print Stretch-Satin Boots, £70, available at Selfridges
...nor does it have to mean sky-high heels. These Miu Miu flats are just as deserving of the spotlight.
Miu Miu Crystal-Embellished Leather-Trimmed Velvet Ballet Flats, £705, available at Net-A-Porter
The bow detailing on & Other Stories' heels should allow you to put your best foot forward.
& Other Stories Satin Bow Sandals, £69, available at & Other Stories
Jewel-toned velvet? Tick. Scene-stealing perspex heel? Add to basket.
Ellery Corduroy Bubble-Heel Boots, £1,470, available at Selfridges
How regal is this shade of dusky pink?
Uterqüe Satin d'Orsay Shoes with Gem Detail, £98, available at Uterqüe
Update your Mary Janes for winter nights out.
Tara Jarmon Silver Shimmer Block Heel Pumps, £270, available at Tara Jarmon
Kitsch in the best way (and super comfy for dancing 'til dawn). Thank you, Charles & Keith.
Charles & Keith Green Embellished Platform Sandals, £49, available at Charles & Keith
Both the peachy shade and geometric heel of this pair are stand-out.
Lamperti Milano Themis Orange Heel, £282, available at Wolf & Badger
Don't want sparkle but bored of black? Enter this French Connection pair.
French Connection Charlotte Bow Heel, £125, available at French Connection
Alternatively, clashing prints and bold colours keep things fun.
Kim Kwang Myna Blue, £750, available at Wolf & Badger
These will look as good with your party dress as they will with denim and a shirt for the office.
Finery Lapsey Pale Pink Suede Shoes, £99, available at Finery
More pretty pastels, and this year's most covetable style: the mule.
Dorateymur Galaxy Mules, £325, available at Farfetch
We're loving the 80's accessories from British Designer Mary Benson's collection with ASOS, dropping this week. These platform boots are going straight in our basket.
ASOS x Mary Benson Mega Gold Platform Boot, £55, available at ASOS soon
The gem encrusted sandals will add a burst of colour to an all black ensemble. Pair with statement hassle earrings.
Topshop Rouble Multi Gem Sandals, £59, available at Topshop
The low block heel, in an eye-catching leopard print, add a touch of formality to a daytime look.
Gap Calf Hair Ankle-Strap Block Heels, £64.95, available at Gap
Pair these opulent yellow satin sandals with a classic LBD for a luxe look.
L.K. Bennett Agata Gold Stain Formal Sandals, £265, available at L.K Bennett
Dance the night away with these luxe star-patterned boots in midnight-blue velvet.
ASH DIAMOND BIS Boots Midnight Blue Velvet £195, available at ASH
Make an unmissable entrance to any party with this statement pair.
Kurt Geiger Violet Silver Mid Heel Over The Knee Boots, £229, available at Kurt Geiger
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