Kitten Heels
As it relates to kitten heels, let’s be clear:
- The concept surfaced around the 1950s
- TRUE kitten heels are a stiletto heel and is under 45mm-ish.
- Everything else is just a short heel, a block heel, a pump, shorter square heel, etc…it appears that ever piece of footwear with a short heel has co-opted the title!
- Most stores/brands today carry some ‘version’ because of the revolt against high heel post-pandemic
- To maintain a chicness and sophistication about the shoe, opt for a more pointed toe
- To create a little more modern edginess, opt for embellishments like grommets or spikes
- Because they are lower and your toes don’t smoosh up in the toebox as much, the need for leather is mitigated BUT sticking with leather guarantees you won’t be disappointed
- When to wear them? They’re meant to be rocked with everything – they are a great substitute to elevate from a flat – they are a great substitute to look sophisticated with a work look…as along as you’re ok with the loss of bump-in-your-trunk!
