Not too high, not too low, not too thin, not too wide, these golden sandals would be Goldilocks’ dream. They were popular in the seventies, the eighties, the nineties, and remain so today due to their practicality.
What to look for: They should have a heel of about 2 to 3 inches of a medium width. And though they don’t have a platform per se, there should be a bit of a front sole to balance the equation.
What to wear them with: Everything you can think of, because this type of heel adapts to your entire wardrobe including shorts, as seen above. They also make the perfect wedding guest shoe.
Gold Party Pumps
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The most desired…and the most feared. Their height and absolute lack of platform make these heels a double-edged sword: They’re not suitable for those unaccustomed to heels, but oh, how good they look.
What to look for: We are talking a good 3 to 5 inches and, to make it more complicated, they must be stilettos—that is to say, as thin as can be. While absolutely stunning in appearance, these heels do not understand mercy. So don’t wear them for the first time if you have a long evening ahead, because you will undoubtedly end up with them in hand by the end of the night.
What to wear them with: It’s best to go literal and pair them with evening dresses or see how they look with jeans and a sexy party top.
Gold Platform Heels
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