Cue the Compliments: 30 Statement Heels That Will Make Your Holiday Outfit
Another year has come and gone, meaning it's time to reflect back on some of the best footwear trends of the year. One of my personal favorites? Loud, proud, embellished statement heels. Although I'm not a fully converted platform princess (I'm partial to my white Adidas Stan Smith sneakers which have seen better days), the holidays are the one time of year I relish in putting on a pair of bedazzled sky-high stilettos to ring in the festivities with family and friends. Giant, fuzzy pom-poms, anyone?
If you need a reason to get dressed a little more *extra* this holiday season, look no further than the complete guide to the best statement heels that are sure to be showstoppers at every holiday party you step foot in. Happy shopping!
The gold detailing on these shoes makes them look like cherished antiques.
A statement heel roundup wouldn't be complete without these gems.
Wear these with some sheer tights and you're golden.
Mach & Mach doesn't just make embellished bow heels. These star-studded mules are my latest obsession.
This pair is chronically Y2K in the best way.
Indie girls looking for their next statement shoes, look no further.
Blumarine's pretty Y2K-inspired detailing is apparent in these blooming heels.
This bright orange is the perfect striking hue with a black minidress.
Shushu/Tong is one of fashion's rising designers, and these holiday-esque plaid platforms are the definition of the It crowd's obsession with the brand.
(Faux) diamonds are a girls best friend.
Next: Fashion People Agree—These 5 Looks Are Winners for the Holiday Season
Before joining Who What Wear, Ana was Glamour magazine's editorial assistant, where she focused on daily news and special packages, including leading the brand's 2022 Met Gala coverage. For more than half a decade, she has covered style, beauty, and digital culture for publications such as Paper magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue Japan, and Allure, among others. Ana has been called a rising star in media by publications such as Nylon and Teen Vogue. (Her mother, meanwhile, calls her "the coolest person" she knows.)
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