The heel you choose changes how an evening dress hangs. A stiletto, a kitten heel and a block heel each give a different line, and each moves the hem.
Pick a heel shape and a height, say what heel your dress was hemmed for, and see whether the hem clears the floor, touches it or drags. Then match heel to dress, from slim columns to full skirts.
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A low, thin heel with a slingback strap, the easy-to-wear shape for midi lengths. This one is ecru, a soft neutral that works with most evening colours.
Kitten heel · Slingback · Pointed toe
A slingback with a high heel and a glossy finish, for a floor-length dress. Check the heel height against the hem before you buy. White in the colour shown.
High heel · Slingback · Patent-look finish
A thin stiletto with straps that hold it on the foot, for slim, floor-length evening dresses. The colour shown is pink.
Stiletto · Strappy · 100% leather
