These berry heels are comfortable without compromising on pizazz. Team with a beaded cocktail dress in black and gold for some Gatsby-style glamour.

Caloocan, £59, sizes 3-9, available from November, www.debenhams.com

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A pair of spangled flats is a versatile accessory worth having in your festive arsenal. Wearing with a velvet cape over cropped cigarette trousers will give a romantic silhouette some androgynous edge.

Beccy, £41, sizes 3-8, www.dunelondon.com

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The sensible height on these heels means you can have more than a couple of eggnogs without worrying about taking a tumble. That blue will look even more electric paired with something silvery and sequined.

Ankle Strap Court High Heels, £30, sizes 4-8, www.brantano.co.uk

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Russell & Bromley has a special category for ‘dress flats’ on its website so should be your first port of call for comfortable party footwear. These Caterina shoes are among the chicest in the collection.  

Caterina Point Toe Bow Flat, £195, sizes 3-8, www.russellandbromley.co.uk

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These pointed pumps look like something out of Liberace’s wardrobe, but December’s the month to pile it on instead of the usual paring back. Match with a sleek navy suit and fur stole to balance out those sparkles.  

Jewelled Pumps, £129, sizes 36-42, www.boden.co.uk

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Made of leather the exact hue of holly berries, these heels are made for the festive party season. Steer clear of green and you won’t look like a Christmas pudding decoration.

Nancy Shoe, £129, sizes 36-42, www.hobbs.co.uk

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From afar, this court’s snakeskin print looks like burnished chestnuts. They’re just as festive on closer inspection, however, and will top off a burgundy trouser suit a treat.   

Aspen Metallic Kid Leather Point Toe Court, £195, sizes 35-42, www.lkbennett.com

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Topshop’s T-bar heels are excellent for taking an outfit from office to cocktail party. Hemlines are key here to showing off those straps so either wear jacquard trousers cut above the ankle or a puffball skirt that falls just below the knees.

 Jewel T-bar Mid Shoes, £48, sizes 36-42, www.topshop.com

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If you plan to be stationed on the dance floor for your Christmas party, then your heel choice will be need to be strategic. These BHS courts would be our pick for their low height and asymmetric detail.  

Sparkle Asymmetric Court, £20, sizes 3-8, available from end of October, www.bhs.co.uk

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You may think – whoa, stillettos? Comfortable? But the brand new Sargossa range is all about ‘no pain, all gain’, with the founder’s aim to create sexy stillettos that are comfortable too. There is a deep padded insole right at the point where the ball of your foot hits the ground, making these stylish leather sandals a comfy option, despite appearances. Plus, the snug design means no chaffing heels slipping free of the shoe.

Supreme Colour in deep red leather, sizes 35 to 41, £220, www.sargossa.com