It is a truth 
Universally acknowledged
That a woman
In possession of a ticket to Cannes
Must wear high heeled shoes

It is a truth 
Universally acknowledged
That it was men
Who first wore heels
Symbols of position, power and prestige

It is a truth 
Universally acknowledged
That today
Heels maketh the woman
She may have the vote
She may be able to drive
She may be able to choose her profession
But her feet must look good in the process

Dr Helen Fisher: 
“Heels thrust out the buttocks
And arch the back
Into a natural mammalian courting,
Actually copulatory,
Pose.
Rats do it,
Sheep do it,
Lions do it, 
Dogs do it
(Even educated fleas do it…)
It is a naturally sexy posture that 
Men immediately see as 
Sexual Readiness"

But be careful ladies! 
Not too high 
In the workplace! 
One wants to be remembered 
For one’s brains 
Not as a slut!
But don’t be flat
You don’t want to appear 
(Contrary to what you have previously been told about how a lady ought to act)
Demure

Cinderella’s step-sisters
Lopped off heels and toes
To squeeze into 
Prince Charming’s proffered 
Louboutin
But of course 
The shoe could only fit one lady
And Cinder’s married the Prince and 
Lived happily ever after 
Presumably in heels 
She never had to walk the streets again 

Wearing heels frequently
Places excess pressure 
On the knees, puts the 
Hips and spine out of alignment
Can shorten the calf muscles
And at worst, can lead to 
Ankle, knee, and spinal damage 

It is a truth 
Universally acknowledged 
That a woman 
In possession of a ticket to Cannes
Must wear high heeled shoes
It is the proper way to dress