If the dress code is pure fashion fairy tale, then look no further than Midnight 00’s Shell pumps. Inspired by the most famous of fictional shoes – Cinderella’s glass slippers – they’re made from ruffles of polka-dot tulle and PVC (talk about a dreamy combo). Show them off best with cropped tailoring – they’ll protect your ankles from the cold so you won’t feel the need to take them off, say, when the clock strikes 12. 

Balmain might have been a little late to the trainer party, launching its first-ever collection exclusively with Selfridges earlier this year, but, as any seasoned partygoer knows, it’s rude to show up on time. Inspired by classic basketball silhouettes, the B-Ball trainers are a footwear all-star, especially in this suave black and white colourway. The dance floor awaits, dear gents.

Nothing looks as good as a pair of hiking boots if you’re heading to the country for the weekend – or a warehouse rave. Bally’s Zeber pair has a patented Arctic Grip Vibram sole that reacts to slick surfaces (like a beer-soaked dance floor), a padded ankle grip for added support for those intrepid dance moves and electric-blue corded laces to rival any strobe lighting. Who is the sleekest of them all? You are.

Combat boots as partywear? Yep, we say, be the most fashion-forward at the ball with Nicholas Kirkwood’s Casati boots. Instantly recognisable by the row of lustrous faux pearls at the heel, they’re inspired by Marchesa Luisa Casati, who, legend has it, would walk her pet cheetahs through the streets of Venice on pearl-embellished leads (casual). They’ll instantly dial down the girliness of voluminous midi skirts and dresses - think ‘Killing Eve’s’ Villanelle in that pink Molly Goddard dress. So. Good.