Plus, even if your platform sandal has a 3- or 4-inch heel, it’ll feel shorter (how short, exactly, depends on the front platform’s height). From chunky, '90s-inspired flatforms to towering ...

Discover the best block heels for women in this comprehensive listicle. Find the perfect pair to suit your style and needs.

(look out for Marks & Spencer's new block heel pair) but you'll also find some lovely brown and ivory styles (try Reformation). Or, if you don't like the blingy embellishment, find some toe-loop ...