OK, you’ve made the decision. This season, you are no longer going to be content with your flat ballet pumps. The flip flops you’ve been carting around for the last three months have got to go. Those flat leather boots you loved last winter are going to be reserved for emergencies only. Autumn 2013 is all about the heel.

That’s right, ladies. The heel is back with a vengeance and is taking no prisoners. If you like your feet squeezed into tight spaces, wrapped in leather and cuffed, then the shoes out there are bound to please. Whether you’re an animal sweater and jeans type of girl, a dark floral print wearer or even a red midi dress fashionista, there is a pair of thrilling Heels out there to suit you. Granted, when faced with such a sumptuous array of high heel shoes, it can be hard to know which to choose. So, we’ve put together a little guide to help you make your mind up. Enjoy!

I am with you on this particular conundrum. Being 5’ 10’’, I don’t always find wearing heels a particularly enjoyable experience. Particularly when my friends set me up on blind dates! However, the main thing is to not focus on feeling self-conscious when you’re in your heels, but rather to show off your long, lovely legs. The great things is, as you’re so tall, you can choose styles that other people might think would make their legs look shorter and still look good. So be daring. Try ankle straps, cut out shoe boots, platform wedges and vamp lace up shoe boots.

Whilst wearing high heels may well have been your failsafe option for feeling super confident on a night out, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you love them. Instead of opting for the tallest heels you can find, how about choosing heels that elongate your legs and which make you stand taller and more confidently. I’m talking court shoes, knee boots, wedges, peep toe heels and even embellished patents. Avoid shoes which cut you off at the ankle, as these will make your legs appear shorter than they are. Do bear in mind that there are other ways of enhancing your height, by wearing particular colours and patterns.

Again, I fall into this category and I can completely empathise with anyone not keen on putting on their dancing shoes once more. A word to the wise – don’t just whack on a pair of 6 inch heels and expect to feel fine the next day. Break your feet in gently by starting off with 2 or 3 inch heels. You’ll soon find you’re getting used to wearing them again. Why not try a platform or wedge heel, both of which are in fashion this season, as a neat way to wean yourself off the flats and back onto the dizzying highs?

Whichever category you fall into, with a little thought and research you should find yourself a pair of gorgeous heels to wear this season.