What to Wear to the Office Party
Q: You've said that heels make legs look better, but I just can't tolerate them all evening. Are flats okay?
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A: They're fantastic, especially the styles embellished with beads, sequins, and other glamorous stuff. You do have to watch your proportions: Full skirts of any length are fine with flats; so are dressy cigarette pants (very Mad Men). But wide-leg trousers or pencil skirts look dumpy with them unless you're exceptionally tall. You can always start the party in heels—and take along flats for dancing.

From top: Sequined flats; Ann Taylor, $89; Silk satin with feathers; Tibi, $374; Teeny heels; Oscar de la Renta, $680; Glittery sandals; Jimmy Choo, $1,250
Photos: Ben Goldstein/Studio D; Oscar de la Renta shoe: Gregor Halenda; Styling: Brenda Barr for Mark Edward, Inc; Marissa Gimeo for Halley Resources