5 Pretty Holiday Shoe Trends That Are Serious Eye Candy

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(Image credit: @aminamuaddiofficial; Pictured: Amina Muaddi heels)

The holiday season has arrived, and I'm already thinking about all of the cool shoe trends that are on the horizon. There are a number of trends this season that are majorly festive which I personally can't wait to slip into, even if that means getting dressed up in a pair of holiday party shoes in my living room.

No matter which of these shoe trends you choose to wear, the beauty of them is that they all look equally good with jeans or a fancy dress. Thanks to that versatility, there's no doubt in my mind that you'll wear the holiday party shoes highlighted below well beyond this season. (Yes, even the new wave of crystal shoes are very wearable.)

Ready to tap into the holiday shoe trends that are bubbling up right now? Below, shop the pretty shoes we can't stop staring at.

PEARLS

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(Image credit: @pernilleteisbaek; Pictured: Chanel tights and heels)

Pearls are one of those pretty details that we see again and again that immediately make pieces look more luxe. This holiday season, pearls are making a major statement on heels and flats.

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FUCHSIA

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(Image credit: @slipintostyle; Pictured: Daily Sleeper top and pants; Amina Muaddi heels)

Looking to add a dose of color into your wardrobe? You'll definitely want to look for a pair of satin fuchsia shoes. The fun shade is trending big right now and instantly jazzes up any outfit.

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KITTEN HEELS

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(Image credit: @ali_tate_cutler; Pictured: Ulla Johnson dress)

If you're looking for shoes that you can actually wear for hours, kitten heels are a solid bet. With a low heel, this silhouette is as comfortable as it is chic.

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SPARKLY

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(Image credit: @machandmach)

Not to pick favorites, but this season's sparkly heels are one of the trends I can't stop thinking about. Especially eyecatching are these stunning heels from Mach & Mach.

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KNIFE HEELS

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(Image credit: @jennymwalton; Pictured: Khaite dress; Vacheron Constantin watch; Gia Couture x Pernille Teisbaek Perni Heels ($364))

Dubbed 'knife' heels for their sharply pointed toes, this unique shoe shape is starting to pop up everywhere. Consider these the modern take on a classic pump.

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ANIMAL PRINTS

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(Image credit: @camillecharriere; Pictured: Prada skirt; Bottega Veneta heels)

While animal prints may not seem like the most obvious choice for a holiday shoe, what I love about them is how unexpected they are. Add them to a neutral look and your outfit instantly pops.

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Associate Director, Special Projects

Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.