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Everyone loves their office Christmas party, don't they? Maybe not. However, if you are planning on going to yours and you want to make a good impression, it's time to think about what you're going to wear. From your shirt to your trousers to your shoes - you've got to get your outfit right. You spend more time with the people you work with than you do with your family, excluding sleeping of course. As such, your office colleagues will probably know your wardrobe as well as you, so it could be time to get something new for your office party. We've got the best smart shoes advice to get you looking the business when you party with people from work. Boat shoes Very fashionable this season, they're cool enough to make it look like you're not making too much of an effort. Ideal if you want to go smart, whilst keeping your look a little casual, the boat shoe is available in a range of colours and styles. Choose from leather or canvas and add a nautical feel to your Christmas outfit. Monk shoes With no laces, the monk shoe is a slightly hipper version of the traditional Oxford. As such, it adds a touch of class to any outfit that will have people talking all about your shoes this Christmas. Choose from a range of styles, with the most popular monk shoes available in brown or black and leather or suede. Winklepickers Go rock and roll at your Christmas party this year. The winklepickers are known for the long pointed toe and are regularly worn by British garage rock bands. Despite their reputation as a sub-cultural shoe, the winklepickers are stylish and smart enough to look just as home at your office Christmas party as at a gig. Brogues A very traditional and historical style of shoe, brogues have crossed genders from men to women. However, they still are a big must-have for men's wardrobes as they are perfect for dressing up an outfit. The decorative perforations and serrated edges lend themselves to suit wearers but brogues can be easily adapted to go with so many styles of clothes. Chukka boots Despite being the only ankle high boots on the list, chukkas are perfectly acceptable at your office Christmas party. Choose from leather, suede or even sheepskin to match your outfit and pick a colour that you'll be able to wear more than just the once. Brown, black or tan are popular colours of chukkas and look great in suede. About Author Rory Hamilton is a footwear expert who is currently researching what's fashionable in Womens Air Max Jr-Fall-2011 Running Shoes blue and black This article is free for republishing Published at Womens Air Max Jr-Fall-2011 Running Shoes purple and black Womens Air Max Jr-Fall-2011 Running Shoes pink and black
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