32 Flats You Should Ditch Your Heels for This New Year's Eve
You've decked the halls, aced your gift-giving, and made plenty of merry this season. All that's left is to put your feet up and cruise on into the New Year—just kidding! It's time to hit the dance floor, pop some champagne, and ring in 2019 like 2018 never happened. (Still kidding.)
But seriously, no matter what your New Year's Eve plans may be, we have you covered with shoes suited for five-course dining, top-40 dancing, and yes, a cozy night in counting down to midnight by the fireplace—or maybe on the beach! Even better? They're all flats, so there's a 0% chance of kicking 2019 off with sore feet.
Whether you're looking for classic point-toes, on-trend mules, leisurely loafers, or reliable shoes that will carry you from party to party without a blister, these fun flats are sure to pair perfectly with your party style. As for New Year's Day? There's only one option: fuzzy slippers.
Pointy Toe Flats
If your NYE agenda finds you in a wood-paneled library with a roaring fire and classic cocktail in hand (bonus points if it's located in New England), these shoes are the perfect fit.
If you can't decide between bows and lace, here are affordable flats that do both.
These patent leather slingbacks will carry you into 2019 and beyond.
The d'Orsay is basically the slipper's third cousin once removed—comfortable, stylish, and sophisticated.
Mules
If you're lucky enough to spend New Year's by the beach, we hope you packed these braided beauties.
It's hard to resist the iridescent sparkle on these—especially if you're a mermaid.
Loafers
Wild Card
If you insist on wearing 5-inch heels, we recommend stowing these fold-up flats in your purse—just in case.
What's the point of a midnight countdown without a Cinderella moment?
Check the weather. Is it snowing? Wear these instead of rainboots and mismatched socks.
Real talk? If you're spending New Year's in NYC, these taxi shoes are the closest thing to a yellow cab you'll be able to find after midnight—trust us.
Need something else to complete your New Year's Eve look? Look no further:
The Only New Year's Eve Accessories You Need
Top Off Your New Year's Eve Look With These Festive Necklaces
19 Sparkly Bags That Will Spice Up Your NYE Outfit
Drew Elovitz is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but has spent the last decade living and working in New York City. She earned a master's degree in media and popular culture from New York University, then began her career on the internet as the Twitter voice of Barbie. She worked previously at Who What Wear as the director of content strategy and also spent several years leading the social media teams at Teen Vogue and Entertainment Weekly. You'll find her byline on the site around topics such as celebrity fashion, must-have basics, beauty favorites (particularly nail polish), and wellness tips and tricks.
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