How to Wear Sneakers to All of Your Holiday Parties (Yes, Even the Stuffiest Ones)

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It's holiday party season, which means you're about to spend many hours standing around, eating cold appetizers, and making small talk with people whose names you don't remember. We'd all rather be at home in our sweats watching Netflix, so how do you make these social situations bearable? Comfort. Comfort is key. And that means swapping out your normal heels for a pair of cute sneakers.

Contrary to popular belief, you can wear sneakers to formal parties and blend right in with all the fancy guests. You just have to know how to do it. Let these 10 celebrities be your guide to surviving holiday party season with your sanity (and feet) intact.

Ella Balinska

The rule with Balinska's look is simple. Make the outfit so damn extra that it doesn't matter what shoes you wear.

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Celebrity Sightings in New York City - November 6, 2019

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Ashley Roberts

The former Pussycat Doll stepped out recently wearing white sneakers that looked party-ready thanks to her monochromatic pantsuit and shirt that added the perfect pop of color. Good tailoring and color-blocking are two surefire ways to dress up your tennis shoes.

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London Celebrity Sightings - November 11, 2019

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Bella Hadid

Again, the crisp tailoring on Hadid's pants makes this outfit feel 10 times more formal. Oh, and the vest is a nice touch.

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Celebrity Sightings In Paris - November 14, 2019

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Camila Mendes

Ms. Mendes is employing a trick here I myself have done many times: throwing a structured jacket over a casual outfit to class it up. It works. Every time.

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Celebrity Sightings In New York City - October 23, 2019

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Christine and the Queens

Much like Ella Balinska's outfit, this pantsuit doesn't need an uncomfortable heel to gain entry to the party. This pantsuit is the party.

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Celebrity Sightings In New York City - November 14, 2019

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Ellen Pompeo

One small detail in Pompeo's look elevates it from casual to formal: the collar on her jumper. Just don't pop it. (This isn't 2007!)

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Celebrity Sightings In Los Angeles - November 07, 2019

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Frankie Rodriguez

It's amazing what a good coat can do.

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Celebrity Sightings In New York City - November 05, 2019

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Gigi Hadid

Hadid's casual outfit here is balanced out by her chic, tight updo and dramatic makeup. Lipstick like that deserves to be seen!

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Celebrity Sightings In New York City - October 25, 2019

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Selena Gomez

Gomez's pinstripe suit here is serving major ’50s-businessman vibes. Snag something like this, and you could wear your gym shoes to the party. (Okay, maybe not, but you get my point.)

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Celebrity Sightings in New York City - October 29, 2019

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