While house visiting during Chinese New Year is the highlight of the festivities, a common pet peeve is the mad scramble for shoes later when you’re leaving. Trying to hop on one foot while fiddling with your laces in your best finery? Not pretty.
To negate this #firstworldproblem, we’ve rounded up our favourite slip-on shoes just for the occasion. Bonus? They’re all in various shades of red, because a little extra luck won’t hurt anyone.
Let these bold printed kicks be the highlight of your outfit by wearing them with a casual gingham shirt and a denim skirt.
Don’t play it safe with your soles. These stylish flat mules sport a sculptural buckle on their upper, which add an artsy flair to your oversized graphic T-shirt and pleated skirt ensemble.
These boyish mules — which feature an elongated almond toe, circular buckle detail and low block heel — are created for minimalist lovers. Contrast them with a floral printed maxi dress.
With leather insoles and a low stacked heel, this pair of Dorateymur leather loafers will provide maximum comfort as you move from house to house. Let these babies pop by wearing them with a monochrome number.
Made out of the maison’s iconic tweed and featuring a grosgrain detail, this pair of low-heeled mules will add a dash of sophistication to your Chinese New Year ensemble.
These plush velvet loafers will put the rest of your shoes to shame. Pair the now iconic mule from Gucci with a yellow satin shirt and a pair of denim jeans for maximum impact.
Go for a sculptural heel to jazz up your outfit. Try these playful suede sandals by Rejina Pyo that sport a a flirty bow detail to boot — they’ll pop against a white sundress.
Consider a pair of braided mules to keep your soles airy without diminishing the style aspect. Go all out by wearing these with a vermilion T-shirt and a pastel pink skirt.
Treat your feet with extra care by choosing the most comfortable style of soles — the slip-on sneaker. Try on this pair of Vans for size and style as the flame and checkered print will be a cool stand-out.
A simple, yet versatile, pair of soles will never fail you. These H&M suedes are sleek and stylish enough for house visits and breezy enough for a day out to the beach.