Don't Even Talk to Me About Any Shoes That Aren't These

I can appreciate that the world does not need to share the same taste in shoes as me, but there are some styles I cannot abide. For starters, I have never been (and will never be) a chunky-sneakers kind of girl. In fact, I'm more of a feathers, glitter, diamanté, and heels kind of girl.

That being said, I don't wear extravagant shoes every day (we all need our regular work shoes and boots, and I don't have a chauffeur, much to my disappointment). However, I am on high shoe alert, as party season is approaching. That's why right now, I'm hunting down the best of the best.

A few seasons ago, I remember some of the industry's most important buyers informing editors that consumers were showing more and more interest in fancy, over-the-top footwear and elaborate eveningwear to match.

It has been some time since super-stilettos have been in fashion, and the idea of dressing up for a night out is often considered a tad passé (it's thought to be so much cooler to be "effortless" and wear things like flats). But that tide is turning. I, for one, adore getting ready for an event with the opportunity to wear something that's wildly different from the daily workwear grind. Give me all the lamé, crystals, and bows, and I'll be as happy as can be.

Nothing makes my heart flutter (or my online wish lists expand) quite like a wonderful pair of evening shoes. Why? Because they complement a maximalist outfit or a regular jeans-and-cashmere sweater look. In fact, I've just invested in a pair of bejeweled satin T-bar Marni shoes because they are ridiculously outré. I love that they have a small kitten heel, making them a practical party option.

Should you be a high-heel lover, then this edit is for you. No flats. No sneakers. No boots. Nothing sensible or safe whatsoever. Shop my favorite evening shoes below…

Related: I Spent Hours Looking At Zara's Party Shoes—These Pairs Blew My Mind

This post originally appeared on Who What Wear UK.

Hannah Almassi
Editor in Chief

Hannah Almassi is the editor in chief of Who What Wear UK. Hannah has been part of the the Who What Wear brand since 2015, when she was headhunted to launch the UK sister site and social channels, implement a localised content strategy and build out the editorial team. She joined following a seven-year tenure at Grazia magazine, where she led front-of-book news, fashion features and shopping specials as fashion news and features editor. With experience in both print and digital across fashion and beauty, Hannah has over 16 years in the field as a journalist, editor, content strategist and brand consultant. Hannah has interviewed industry heavyweights such as designers including Marc Jacobs and Jonathan Anderson through to arbiters of taste including Katie Grand and Anna Dello Russo. A skilled moderator and lecturer specialising in the shift to digital media and e-commerce, Hannah’s opinion and work has been sought by the likes of CNBC, BBC, The Sunday Times Style, The Times, The Telegraph and MatchesFashion.com, among many others. Hannah is often called upon for her take on trends, becoming known as a person with their finger of the pulse of what’s happening in the fashion space for stylish Brits.

Hannah currently resides in Eastbourne with her photographer husband, incredibly busy son and highly Instagrammable cat.