15 Vibe-y Prom Shoes That'll Help You Dance the Night Away
Spoiler alert: there's a lot of sparkle.
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POV: You found the dress of your dreams, asked your crush to prom with a Taylor Swift-inspired promposal, bought your ticket, and coordinated a pre-prom photoshoot with your besties. Now comes the most fun part: finding the absolute best prom shoes to complete the look.
Gold or silver sparkly heels tend to be the traditional picks for prom, but your Cinderella pair could look totally different. Maybe you try out whispy, fluff-topped mules to match your Gatsby-style dress, or an ethereal pair of butterfly heels with embroidery to compliment the fairycore vibe of your gown. Don’t forget to look for some functional features, too, like a kitten heel for easy dancing or chunky platforms to make walking a total breeze.
We’ve rounded up our favorite glitter-coated, rhinestone-studded sandals, stilettos, and not so high heels that'll pack a major punch of style on prom night. They’re so good that you’ll be able to 100% rewear them to a wedding, party, or bar mitzvah with a new dress for a completely fresh look. Ahead, the best prom shoes for 2023.
Get ethereal with these butterfly-topped sandals with a Grecian lace-up detailing. These are totally one-of-a-kind. 😍😍
Just wait until you get these sparkly heels out on the dance floor and under the disco ball. They’ll dazzle, trust us.
These bright, sparkly shades are soooo 80’s in the best way possible. Bring on the party!
If your dress has a feather trim, why not go all out and match your shoes to your 'fit? These heeled mules are soft AF and totally walkable.
Holo just got a whole lot cooler. These platforms offer rainbow shine and a little (okay, a lot of) height, plus the added support of an ankle strap.
These might be a little more of a splurge, but everyone needs to have their perfect pair of black heels. Pair with your slinkiest black gown.
Feeling ~minty~? Heels are 100x more manageable when you opt for a shoe with a supportive ankle strap like these have.
Earth to the perfect metallic bow, come in! Channel your best space age energy with these high-shine silver shoes.
Bring the bling from your head to your toes. Now all you need is a matching necklace, and you're set.
Dare we say… Bridgerton?! A slightly lower heel like this one will set you up well for a long night of dancing.
Add some glitz to your prom ensemble with these ombré rhinestone beauties.
The balletcore vibes are immaculate. Add a bit of feminine flare to your prom look with these beautiful suede lace-up heels.
These babies are a bit of a higher price point, but they’re also a total work of art and quite possibly the prettiest thing we’ve seen all day.
These platform sandals will give you extra height (especially if your dress is still a liiiiittle too long). They’re so comfy you’ll be able to keep them on for the entire night.
If you’re looking for a height boost without signing up for tripping all night, platforms are the shoes for you. Plus, the dewdrop rhinestones are literally next level.
Hannah is the assistant shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, covering all things from cute apartment decor to trendy fashion finds, TikTok products that are actually worth your $$$, and the perfect gift to buy for your boyfriend's mom. She previously wrote for Seventeen and CR Fashion Book. Follow her on Instagram for hot takes on red carpet fashion and unhinged updates on the books she’s reading on the train.
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