Twinkle toes: the comfortable and stylish shoe trends that you can dance all night in

You've got the outfit nailed. The handbag sorted. Nails freshly lacquered and the 'do tamed.

Now all that's left is the issue of footwear.

Footwear that's fancy enough to receive a validating influx of "oohs" and "ahs" but comfy enough to walk you to your front door in the early hours of the morning, takeaway in hand.

And that's where we can encounter obstacles in our festive fashion.

Which styles of shoe tick all of the necessary sartorial boxes, but also enable you to pon de replay till your heart's content?

Luckily for you, there's us. And we've broken down the key party footwear trends that will (comfortably) and stylishly see you through the party season.

The spring/ summer 2020 catwalks made a strong case for the return of the wedge.

Whether with an ankle strap, or as more of a sling back style, wedges are a sure fire way to elevate a look, while also enabling you to dance like a Duracell bunny.

Pair with some wide-leg jeans and a tailored blazer and off to the party you go!

The platform had something of a quiet renaissance this year, but their younger cousin, the flatform is where to head for comfort.

After all, what could be comfier than a shoe that's all one level?

Luckily for us, they're back en vogue, which means it's time to invest in a pair.

For optimal party dressing wear with a rock 'n' roll, flouncy midi-dress.

Strappy sandals are perhaps the most versatile of the footwear ecosystem, as they can be styled with pretty much anything.

But for true comfort when gracing a myriad of dance floors over the festive period, keep the strap, but ditch the puny heel.

Salvatore Ferragamo offered up block heels in some seriously seductive hues; the baby blue is giving us the feels.

Kitten heels are a pretty obvious choice when considering comfortable party footwear.

But consider them with a little added embellishment, a certain je ne sais quoi à la Marques'Almeida.

The one rule with shoes such as these, which are positively oozing with personality, is that the rest of the look must be kept pared-back and chic.

Look to a silk pyjama suit for a good pairing.

Scroll through the gallery above for more party footwear to house your feet over the Christmas period.