Whilst sometimes challenging (read: often torturous), I regularly extol the virtues of a heel.

It’s great being a few inches taller – so much so that I’m often known to exclaim “This feels like my natural height” (and with a size 9 foot, maybe it is).

I’m not entirely sure who I’m trying to convince though* because truthfully, I’m much happier in a flat shoe.

So this is the serendipitous thing – all those designers that I love have come on-board this season (and last season… and next season) with a full-fashion endorsement of flat shoes. Yay!

One of my favourites is the black and white loafer. It’s like a little tuxedo for your feet and looks super cute either dressed-down with a sweat top and your boyfriend jeans, or dressed-up with a black cropped pant or tailored skirt,

Need no more convincing?

Follow the link below for my edit of the best black and white loafers you can buy right now…

* Ok, ok… it’s me.

Pop on a pair of black patent-leather flats and I challenge you to not feel even just a little bit dance-y.

(Head’s swaying from side-to-side) Can you hear the music? Can you?? Then follow the link below for my edit of the best toe-tapping patent flats that you can buy right now…

These Gucci heels are patent leather perfection. They even come with their own bow-tie. All that’s missing is a tuxedo shirt (and maybe some pants).

Gucci T-strap patent leather heels, $676.41