Plus: Why beating stress is the key to banishing belly fat
| | | |  | By Lisa Armstrong
Head of Fashion | | | Shoe shopping ought to be easier than clothes shopping because sizing is less of an issue. But there’s a different kind of numbers game to deal with these days: prices. Designer shoes have become stratospheric. For most of us they’re not even a special treat. Chanel, Prada, Dior… think £850 upwards.
So where to get something that looks and feels designer but doesn’t cost silly money? That’s this week’s Ask Lisa question. Our reader wants something that’s literally and metaphorically elevated – she’s not looking for flats – but she doesn’t want to be fleeced. Here’s where I sent her…
It might not feel balmy just yet, but spring wedding season – and a host of other dressy, summery events – is almost here. There are some gorgeous options on the high street and upper high street, from Reiss’s pastel trouser suits (which they can tailor to fit you when you buy in certain stores, prices from £22) to beautiful metallics at Me+Em and a certain little sequinned jacket from Zara. Bring on the celebrations.
Enjoy,
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