But it was petite Catherine de Medici in Paris who brought heels into the fashion forefront, when she had a pair made for her wedding. This season once again, women who want to keep in stride with style are slipping into killer stilettos. They're called killer for a reason. So does wearing them in moderation. Some women will opt for lower heels for everyday use, saving stilettos for special occasions.
Designers call it a happy medium between skyscraper heels and sensible flats.
Just ask LaVelle Olexa. There is still a comfort factor that prevails for most women in their busy lives,'' she says. Here's another compromise. Platforms are strong this fall, but they're minimal with a half-inch platform. Not too trendy, a nice balance,'' she says.