Evening dressing this season is being led from the floor up, with crystal, feathers and velvet appearing on shoes before anything else. Designers have made special versions of their best-known styles, which is why so many of these feel familiar and a little more festive. This is a short edit of shoes and bags that turn a plain outfit into a party one.
Designer Evening Shoes and Bags: Exclusive Styles
Shoes With Something Extra
Crystal straps, feather trims and velvet uppers have turned the evening shoe into the main event. The silhouettes are classic, from ballet flats to slingbacks, which keeps them wearable after the holidays. A simple black dress needs nothing else.
Sweetie Strass Ballerina
Christian Louboutin
$1,095
Lidia Crystal Embellished Slingback Pumps
Paris Texas
$1,290
Galaxia Rhinestone Mesh Stiletto Sandals
Rene Caovilla
$2,150
Karina 95 Sandals
FERRAGAMO
$1,390
Rockstud Studded Leather Stiletto Pumps
Valentino Garavani
$1,600
Blythe Ankle Bootie
Gianvito Rossi
$2,950
Embellished Silk Slide Sandals
Miu Miu
$1,750
Rosa Z 80 mm Sandals
Christian Louboutin
$1,045
Velvet Sugar Mule Sandals
Aquazzura
$1,500
Lula 100 Satin Feather Stiletto Sandals
Jimmy Choo
$1,350
Castello Velvet Slingback Heels
Gucci
$1,550
Rosa Z Strass 4" Sandals
Christian Louboutin
$1,595
Bags to Carry Into the Night
The evening bag is staying small and getting shinier, with crystal, metallic leather and knotted clutches leading the way. A wallet on a chain is the most practical of the lot, holding cards, keys and a lipstick. Choose one that picks up the metal or sparkle of your shoes.
Starting From the Feet
Building an evening look from the shoe up is the easiest trick of the season. Pick the pair first and everything else becomes simpler. It is also the piece most likely to be worn again in spring.
