It’s that time of the year again – wholesome feastings, heartfelt reunions, and a calendar full of invites. The Holiday season is no less than an elaborate soirée where the dress code is simple – Dress to Impress, Head to Toe. You whip out the best of winter fashion you had carefully saved for the festivities or head out for a shopping spree to grab the latest collections. It is then that it hits you – The outfit cannot be complete without the perfect pair of footwear.


Luckily, we have style expert Ankur Rastogi, Head of Collection, Bata India, to share five footwear styles that can make you stand out in the celebratory week of the New Year.


Rise in Style: 




High-rise block heels are a footwear option that sits perfectly between the spindly party stiletto and comfy wedges. The metallic gold is a festive essential that can elevate even a simple monochrome look. You can pair these with your coat dresses or with skirts & stone-studded stockings. 


Gorgeous in Boots:




Listing down the winter essentials – boots! With chilly winters, boots play the dual purpose of saving your feet from the treat of frostbite and making you look fashionable at the same time. The best thing about boots is that they complement almost every outfit – jeans, jeggings, dresses, skirts, and trousers.


Sneak In The New Year:




You can not be stylish with sneakers. Period. The style of sneakers has evolved from being comfort daily essentials to top-notch style statements. You can pair sneakers with a formal fit to give yourself the style edge or go all casual by pairing them with your jeans. Either way, with sneakers you will score the highest in the ‘cool’ quotient.


The Classic Cut:




The classics are called so for a reason – they never go out of fashion. We’re wrapping up the year and office parties are going to be plenty. A pair of smart formal shoes can make you stand out while also being appropriate to the setting. A sleek blazer and these shoes are perfect for the neo-leaders of today to lead in style.


Bold In Red:




While monochrome is great, a pop of colour is the cherry on top for festivities. Literally. This pair of red chunky sneakers is the splash of dreams for an all-white outfit. Red also works great with denim and all-blacks. It’s bold, it’s edgy and it is definitely festive!