Drew Barrymore, Thandie Newton and Liz Hurley are among the stars who have been spotted out and about in striking cocktail dresses this week and all of them finished their styles off with a pair of black heels.

The celebrities selected their shoes to complement their dresses rather than draw attention away from them, offering an elegant look.

Fashion magazine Grazia compared the womens styles, commenting on the simplicity of many of the outfits.

Drew Barrymore paired her violet dress with black, round-toe shoes, while Kate Beckinsale was snapped in a figure-hugging mini-dress wearing classic heels in dark blue.

Liz Hurley opted for peep-toe sandals alongside her striking, red, strapless dress.

Women looking for a pair of black heels to become one of their wardrobe staples may want to check out the designs on offer from Staccato, which offers a classic, round-toe shoe in black patent leather with buckle detail.

Moda in Pelle has a sparkly peep-toe option. The shoes are covered in black sequins with a flower embellishment on the toe.

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