All the black outfits

I read somewhere that the Queen always took a black ensemble on overseas trips just in case. Maybe the rest of the Royals do too.

M0nica

Caleo I absolutely agree. I cannot understand in this modern age why any woman would want to wear shoes that hobble and limit them in the way that noble Chinese women were crippled for life by having their feet bound.

I decide in my late teens that I was never going to wear shoes that were not comfortable and I couldn't walk a couple of miles in. This has never precluded me wearing smart or pretty shoes, or even shoes with a heel up to a couple inches high. As long as they were comfortable and I could walk home in them.

I have always been very aware that men like women in high heels because essentially it hobbles them and makes them accessible sex objects.

Cannot agree with the hobbling to make us sex objects. A very sexist statement.
High heels lengthen the leg and flatter the line. Women enjoy wearing them and what is wrong with enjoying one’s femininity? Not everything in life has to be down to earth and practical. What a dull world it would be if that were the case.

I can no longer wear such heels, but manage a kitten heel with a sling back. I also pursued a successful career wearing stiletto heels. Imagine!

I still have a collection of car to bar shoes, very high heels assorted colours and styles not ready to give them up yet.

GrannyGravy13

I still have a collection of car to bar shoes, very high heels assorted colours and styles not ready to give them up yet.

Love that, car to bar, Grannygravy! Do keep on wearing them.

I'm afraid I've moved on to Pavers and Skechers in the last few years. I do like platform soles though.

On the subject of Carrie's hired dress, I did think she looked very nice. She normally wears a high neckline so I was quite surprised she went for a lower one for a funeral but good luck to her. Renting is a great idea.

If I had to go to a funeral now I would have to buy something, I think. I have hardly any formal clothes since I stopped work as I don't need them.

My life is much better now I dont have to worry about wearing high heels. Its not a sexist statement to analyse whether high heels are generally for the benefit of men.