Debate
Party outfits never used to feel complete without a pair of heels. At least, not to me. Maybe it’s because dresses tend to look that bit fancier with stilettos. Or perhaps it’s that enduring hours of pain – complete with blisters resembling fashion battle scars – made me feel like I’d really put in the extra effort for a special occasion (misguided, I know). I would go as far as to say that, pre-pandemic, if I was having a few drinks with friends or going to a work event, I would feel underdressed in anything other than heels. Mini slingbacks (we’re talking three inches max) were my respite and, even then, they felt like something of a cop-out.
Fast-forward to 2022 and now pulling on a pair of kitten heels feels like a tall order (literally). Sure, I’m getting older and my impatience with discomfort is likely just part of the process (is anyone else totally over spending a small fortune on blister plasters and gel pads?). But, after years of my feet being cocooned in the soothing comfort of trainers and slippers throughout the various lockdowns, I just can’t bring myself to
