Silver Heels: How to Style Them for Christmas and New Year
Silver heels are a versatile party shoe for December. Silver goes with black, navy, grey and jewel tones, and it brings shine without competing with a sequin top or a bold dress. The short answer: choose silver strappy heels for evening parties, silver block heels or mules for long nights, and a silver slingback for the office party.
This guide covers the types of silver heels to choose, what to wear with silver heels, and how to style them for Christmas parties and New Year's Eve. Every pair is from the Saint G UK collection, with heel heights taken from the product pages.
Quick guide: which silver heels for which occasion?
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Occasion |
Silver heel style |
Heel height (approx.) |
Saint G UK pick |
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Office Christmas party |
Pointed slingback |
6.5 cm |
Saint Trinity |
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Christmas dinner out |
Block heel sandal or mule |
5.5 to 6 cm |
Saint Ella, Saint Leslie |
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Evening party or black tie |
Strappy stiletto |
7.5 to 9.5 cm |
Saint Sydney, Saint Lumi |
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New Year's Eve |
Crystal sandal with an ankle strap |
6.5 to 9.5 cm |
Saint Celeste, Saint Sydney |
Which silver heels should you choose?
Silver strappy heels and stilettos
Silver strappy heels are the classic evening choice. Fine straps show more of the foot, so they suit midi and maxi dresses, and anything with a slit.
Saint Sydney Crystal Stone Metallic Silver Leather Stilettos: Metallic silver leather with a T-strap of silver stones, a covered stiletto heel of approximately 9.5 cm and an adjustable ankle buckle. Shop Saint Sydney
Saint Lumi Studded Silver Stiletto Heels: Transparent straps with silver metal studs on a silver covered stiletto of approximately 7.5 cm, with a padded leather insole. Slip-on.
Prefer a slightly lower stiletto? Saint Brittany is metallic silver leather on a heel of approximately 8 cm, with a crystal stone detail across the toe.
Silver block heels
Silver block heels give you height on a wider heel, making them a useful option for dinners and parties where you may spend time standing.
Saint Celeste Knot Embellished Silver Metallic Leather Heels: High-shine silver metallic leather with a hand-crafted knot strap and crystal accents, a medium block heel of approximately 6.5 to 7.5 cm and an adjustable ankle strap.
Saint Ella Blue Stones Decor Silver Leather Block Heels: Metallic silver leather with a blue stone detail on the toe strap, a silver leather-covered block heel of approximately 6 cm and a buckle fastening.
Silver mules with a lower heel
If you want silver shoes with a low heel, a crystal mule at approximately 5.5 to 6 cm is a simple slip-on option. These are open-toe styles, so they suit indoor parties and dinners.
Saint Leslie Multi Crystal Silver Heels: Silver strass fabric covered in crystals, on a covered block heel of approximately 5.5 cm, with a leather lining and insole. Slip-on.
Saint Norma Stone Embellished Silver Block Heels: Transparent straps set with silver stones, on a silver-covered heel of approximately 5.5 cm. Slip-on.
More silver mules: Saint Stevie Silver and Saint Saylor, both crystal-embellished silver leather on a block heel of approximately 6 cm.
Silver slingback heels
A pointed silver slingback works at your desk and at the party, so it's a good pick if you're going straight from work.
Saint Trinity Crystal Glimmer Silver Leather Pumps: Silver glimmer fabric with a pointed toe, a leather-covered heel of approximately 6.5 cm and an adjustable slingback strap.
What to wear with silver heels
Silver is a cool-toned metallic, so it sits well with cool and deep colours. These combinations are starting points rather than rules: the fabric, lighting and proportions of your outfit will also change how the silver looks.
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Outfit colour |
With silver heels |
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Black |
The classic pairing. Silver heels add shine to a little black dress or black tailoring. |
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Navy and midnight blue |
A softer alternative to black that keeps the look cool-toned. |
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Grey and charcoal |
Tonal and polished, especially with a satin or knit dress. |
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Ivory and white |
A winter-white look for Christmas Day or a festive lunch. |
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Red |
A bold Christmas combination. Keep jewellery silver to tie it together. |
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Emerald and burgundy |
Jewel tones look rich against silver for evening parties. |
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Pastels |
Pale blue, lilac and blush work well with silver, especially for New Year's Eve. |
Outfit ideas:
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Little black dress: silver strappy heels and silver earrings.
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Satin slip skirt and a fine knit: silver mules for a dinner or house party.
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Tailored trousers and a blazer: a silver slingback for the office party.
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Straight-leg jeans and a sparkly top: silver block heels for drinks.
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Sequin dress: choose a plain silver heel rather than a crystal one, so the outfit has one focal point.
For more colour pairings, see the best shoes to wear with a black dress and what colour shoes to wear with a red dress.
How to style silver heels for Christmas parties
Christmas parties call for some sparkle, and silver heels give you that without much effort. Match the heel to the night: a slingback like Saint Trinity for the office party, a block heel like Saint Ella for a dinner, and a strappy stiletto like Saint Sydney for an evening party. Keep the rest of the outfit simple and let the shoes stand out.
For more ideas, from velvet boots to crystal loafers, see our guide to Christmas party shoes.
How to style silver heels for New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve is the night for the most shine. Try crystal-covered silver heels like Saint Celeste or Saint Leslie with a black, navy or pastel dress. If you'll be outside at midnight, pair the heels with a long coat and choose a fastening that suits the shoe's fit.
Silver or gold heels?
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Silver heels |
Gold heels |
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Tone |
Cool |
Warm |
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Best colours |
Black, navy, grey, ivory, pastels |
Black, burgundy, emerald, camel, cream |
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Jewellery |
Silver, white gold, pearls |
Gold, bronze |
Matching metals creates a coordinated look, while mixed metals can work when the rest of the outfit is simple. If you want one pair for the whole season, silver works with many winter colours, including black, navy, grey, ivory and pastels.
Tights, bags and jewellery with silver heels
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Tights: sheer black tights suit closed styles like Saint Trinity. Strappy and open-toe silver heels are often easiest to style with bare legs at indoor parties; if you prefer hosiery, choose a style designed to work with open-toe shoes.
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Bags: a silver, black or clear bag keeps the focus on the shoes.
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Jewellery: silver or white-metal pieces match the heels; pearls also work well.
Caring for silver heels
Metallic leather, crystals and fabric uppers each need different care, so follow the care instructions on each product page. As a general rule, wipe them with a soft dry cloth after wearing and store them in their dust bag so the metallic finish and stones don't scratch.
Get your size right
Strappy sandals and mules can fit differently from closed shoes. Check the size guide on each product page, and see our heels size guide. Buying silver heels as a gift? See our leather gifts for her guide, and our Black Friday boots and heels guide if you're shopping the sales.
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