Spats – an underutilized accessory that brings ornamentation downward to the feet, throws a lot of quick-change variety into one’s shoe collection, and until the past few years, proved extremely difficult to find if you wanted them. The rise of steampunk vogue and Etsy can-do spirit mean not only can you get the fussy vintage-style button-down classics, but a quick perusal of the search results turned up styles suitable for teaparties, discos, heavy metal beach parties, and pretty much any festive scenario you please.

Somber charcoal is livened up with hot pink snaps and lining. “Perfect for those of us who don’t necessarily believe that the 1890’s and the 1980’s are mutually exclusive time periods,” haha. (Those lace tights are pretty sweet, too.) From Fait Avec.

Here we have a leather-on-plaid concoction detailed with pleating, scalloping, and pewter buttons. The play of punk tartan against fancy old-world dress puts me in mind of Westwood. Well done! And if you want them, you’d best get clicking because not only are they on sale, they’re also the last pair. From Ashes and Empires.

Here’s a fabulous solution for budget-conscious newlyweds-to-be: tying all the bridal bells and whistles on over a pair of white shoes for instant wedding boots. It also means that the dupioni silk, Venice lace, and silver-frosted netting isn’t attached to only one pair of shoes, and can be worn over and over to other occasions. From Pondhopper Studio.

This off-to-Washington pair features a welt pocket, which has been outfitted with a snap for the secure totage of ID, small incriminating documents, and bribes. From Monjio Creations.

Legwarmery in slinking up the leg, spatty in covering the ankle. And the bit of corset lacing is something typically reserved for less sturdy hosiery mediums than crochet, so bravo on the rare collision of erotic apparel and winterwear. From Sannica.