#0417 $175
Charles Jourdan ankle strap shoes, c.1980
I don't know who invented the high heel, but all women owe him a lot—Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe, the modern sex goddess, was simply stating what women have known for centuries: high heels can turn a demure Miss into a sexy vamp. It all started with Catherine de Medici, who was only 15 when she married in 1533. Taking a courtesan's advice, Catherine wore high heels to appear more mature at the ceremony.
High heels make the legs seem longer in proportion to body size. They carry a sexual frisson. (See the finale of the 1978 move Grease.) The very short skirts of the 1980s drew even more attention to high heels as part of "the look."
These sensational Charles Jourdan shoes feature 4" high heels. The open-toe style is sexy, feminine and totally impractical. The shoes are fashioned from gold leather with white leather trim. I love the ankle straps! The shoes come with the original red Jourdan box.
Are these fabulous shoes right for you? That is like someone who wonders if she can afford a yacht. If you have to ask, the answer is "no." The shoes will not cover a lot of mileage, but they will get you where you want to go!
The condition is excellent. The shoes were only worn once. The lady who purchased these shoes in Paris loved to shop. When she found a style she liked, she bought it in every color, sometimes wearing something only once.
The size is marked 7B.
