According to top shoe designer Penelope Chilvers, whose fans include the Duchess of Cambridge, Cate Blanchett, Elle Macpherson and Claudia Schiffer, there’s a radical solution: ditch heels, because flat shoes can actually look far better。
世界顶尖鞋履设计师佩内洛普·奇尔弗斯(不知道她是谁?英国的凯特王妃、名模艾拉·麦克弗森以及克劳迪娅·希弗知道吧，她们可都爱穿她设计的鞋子呢)的看法是：舍弃高跟鞋，因为平底鞋能让你看起来更美。
And she knows what she’s talking about: Penelope was the designer who finally got Kate out of her famous LK Bennett nude heels and into a pair of tasselled Spanish riding boots。
佩内洛普这话可不是随便说的，正是因为她，凯特王妃才愿意脱掉著名鞋牌LK Bennett的高跟鞋，而穿上带流苏的西班牙马靴的。
To show just how versatile flats can be, here Penelope picks some of the best designs around this season and matches them with the outfits that show them off best 。
为了表明平底鞋真的很百搭，佩内洛普从本季的最佳设计款中挑出了几款平底鞋，并展示了与它们最搭配的服装。
The height of these boots is perfect to hide a cankle — where the calf looks a similar thickness to the ankle. The stretch panel makes them easy to pull on, and means you have a bit of give for comfort。
这款靴子的高度恰好能遮住脚踝的赘肉。鞋子上的松紧带设计使得穿脱更方便，同时也让穿起来更舒适。
They have a small, 5cm heel that lifts you very slightly, but means you can still leap about. Wear them with jeans, trousers, skirts just below the knee or maxi dresses。
这款鞋跟高约5厘米，能稍稍地给你增高，但一点也不影响你跑跑跳跳。它搭配牛仔裤、长裤、过膝裙或是长裙都可以。
Skyscrapers aren’t the only way to make a statement after dusk. These metallic flats from Boden are covered in jewels and are beautifully elegant, thanks to the pointed toe. They will look fabulous against a tan, and work just as well during the day as at evening events. Wear with a statement necklace to sparkle from head to toe。
摩天大楼可不是夜幕中唯一可以闪闪发光的东西呢。英国品牌Boden的这款金属色平底鞋鞋面镶有宝石，鞋头尖尖的，所以看起来非常漂亮、优雅。它们很衬肤色，也很适合在出席晚间活动的时候穿。再戴上一条有个人风格的项链，能让你总头闪到脚。
You don’t need to wear heels with a formal work outfit to look feminine — just pick flats with the right details。
穿正装或职业套装的时候，只要选对了合适的平底鞋，不穿高跟鞋也能凸显你的女性特点。
Look out for gems, bright colours and unusual shapes. This great pair of patent pumps are slick and chic with a very slight gold heel, which will give you a lift, while still being practical。
看这款漆皮浅口鞋的装饰，以及它鲜亮的颜色、独特的造型，再加上金色的小矮跟，都让这双鞋在时髦的同时，也能实用舒适地为你增高。
They are smart enough for work, but still feminine, thanks to the front bow detail. Burgundy will be one of the colours this winter, and looks great against black and grey。
这双鞋工作时穿起来很便捷，同时又因为前端的蝴蝶结装饰让你看起来很有女人味。酒红色会成为今冬的流行色，而黑色和灰色也同样漂亮。
A pale pink or nude shoe lengthens the appearance of your legs, unlike black or coloured shoes, which seem to cut you off at the ankle。
与颜色是黑色或其他颜色的、鞋型是从脚踝处将脚腿部分开的那种鞋子不同，这款浅粉色或裸色的鞋子能在视觉上拉长你腿部比例。
These have a small heel in the same colour as the body of the shoe to give subtle height without being noticeable or uncomfortable。
这款鞋子的鞋跟颜色和鞋子一致，即舒适的让你变高又不易让人察觉。
Simple flats, like these, look good next to a print dress as they let it do the talking。
这种设计简单的平底鞋与印花裙搭配效果非常好。
We think of weddings and assume we should wear heels. Why, though, when we will be on our feet all day?
一想到婚礼我们就会想到穿着高跟鞋，可为什么在这种一整天都需要站着的时候我们要穿高跟鞋呢?
Embellished sandals can look just as good and are formal enough for the occasion, so long as you take care to look after your toes. A pedicure is essential. Again, pair with a statement necklace。
这种场合下，带装饰的平底凉鞋也一样能看起来优雅、正式，前提是你得保养好你的脚趾，修剪脚指甲是必须的。同样，这款鞋搭配一条合适的项链会更出彩。
