Make no mistake--I love me some high heels. On my 5'2'' frame, heels are a must in the workplace if I want to appear somewhat taller, or as tall, as my hormone-enriched students. Date-night, girls-night, run out to home-depot night-- heels, heels and more heels. Okay, so maybe not that last one, but you get my point.
I tried to hop on the flats trend on several occasions, but I always feel less professional and end up with major blisters at the end of the day.
When planning my wedding, I was shocked to find out brides would choose to wear flip-flops or ballet flats as part of their wedding-day attire. You're just not a bride unless you have a fabulous pair of heels under that dress!
I try to maintain a polished look even when running a few errands, and most of the time this means a heel or wedge of some kind. Don't get me wrong, I will rock flip-flops during those hot summer months, but back to school means back to heels for this girl-until this year.
Today was my first day back to school with the kiddos. Naturally, I wore some classic Express editor pants, a LOFT blouse and of course, heels. As a BSI teacher, I spend the majority of my day traveling from class to class. I didn't think much of it until third period when I realized I would rather die than walk to my next class in the shoes of my choice. My.feet.were.killing.me. Three blisters, pins and needles in all of my toes and a sharp pain shooting up my left leg into my lower back.
It occurred to me that maybe I'm too old for daytime heels. I immediately started to panic. Have I entered the slip-on loafer and holiday sweater phase of my career? What's next? Blinking pumpkin earrings? A Christmas brooch? Where does it end? At twenty-eight-years-old, I'm just getting over the devastation of realizing the juniors section is no longer "age-appropriate," and now this. It's just heartbreaking.
How about you? Do you wear day-time heels? How do you manage? Have you found a comfortable flat? PLEASE help. I'm simply not ready for flowered-ankle skirts and crocs.
I cannot do heels all day during the day. The thought of it makes me cringe. I have to dress up professional every day but I either wear a small heel or flats... I find that the Steve Madden flats are very comfy!! And they are usually $40ish and thats ok with me... I wear them enough and they are comfortable so it is what it is... I also found my small heels from Madden Girl.. also comfy. Good luck girl!! Stay away from the slip on loafer lol!!
ReplyDeleteI know this is a little late but I just wanted to tell you that you are NOT entering the slip-on-loafer phase of your life! There are many comfortable heel options out there! Have no fear! The city girls of the world know your pain and have created solutions! I have some very comfortable heels from Nordstrom Rack that were very affordable! Look around sister!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI, too, at the tender age of 28 feel like I've hit a brick wall with my day-time shoe wearing fetish. I love me some Loub's, MK's and the like...but it's taking a toll on my feet and lower back.
ReplyDeleteFor now, I'm sporting comfortable flats around the office. I only break out the heels if I have plans after work or for special occassions. *gasp*
PS I hope to never wear blinking pumpkins. EVER.