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Why are heels automatically considered the go-to for holiday events?

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Sure, theyre cute and comfy the first hour.

But by the time midnight hits, youre dying to sit down to give your feet a release.

These dressy flats have added jewels, ties, and pom poms to make them feel more formal.

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Kate Spade Toast Flats

$228.KateSpade.com.

Boden Alice Flat

$44.BodenUSA.com.

Shoes of Prey Leather Cap Toe Oxford

$129.Nordstrom.com.

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Shoes of Prey Patent Leather Ballet Flat

$149.Nordstrom.com.

ALDO Kharlii Flats

$65.AldoShoes.com.

ASOS Lavish Embellished Pointed Ballets

$45.ASOS.com.

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KENZO Tiger Smoking Slippers

$275.Shopbop.com.

Finest Pompom Ghillie Shoes

$48.Topshop.com.

ASOS Merry Flat Shoes

$63.ASOS.com.

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Michael Kors Felicity Embellished Suede Flat

$150.MichaelKors.com.

ZARA Flat Lace-Up Shoes

$60.Zara.com.

Farylrobin Gilded Rosebloom Oxfords

$138.Anthropologie.com.

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Nicholas Krikwood Beya Metallic Textured-Leather Point-Toe Flats

$395.Net-a-porter.com.

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