These Four Shoes Will Work for Any Fancy Occasion

Whether it's New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, or a winter wedding, the beginning of the year is a time when you'll be dragging your fancy shoes out of the closet for some dressy occasion. But do you go the safe route—a pair of black patent leather lace-ups with a tux—or opt for something a little more wild?

We say walk the line between them both. The four shoes below are stylish, interesting, and will work at almost any formal occasion—from a cocktail party to a gala.