cassie

I grew up in England and the high school I went to allowed heels from 9th grade. I wore 3 inch pumps with tan or black pantyhose, and the teachers seemed fine with that. I hated the school uniform they made us wear and would roll up my skirt to make it as short as I could get away with. I was sometimes told off by a teacher but I could always unroll it until they were happy.

I was dating an older guy at the time and he gave me a stockings and garter set for Valentine's day. I'd never tried stockings before and I loved the way they made me feel. It was my birthday a few weeks later and I used the money I was given to buy another garter belt and some more stockings. I only wore them for him to begin with but when my pantyhose picked up a ladder or a hole I replaced them with stockings.

In 10th grade the girls were allowed to choose the color of their uniform and our year voted for burgundy. I was good at sewing so I made my own skirts and jacket. The hem of two of the skirts was just above the knee, but I made a third one that barely covered my stocking tops. I managed to find 4 inch stiletto pumps almost the same shade of burgundy and persuaded Mom to buy two pairs. I was determined to make a big impression on my first day of 10th grade and turned up in my short skirt and a pair of sheer white stockings with black seams. I got plenty of wolf whistles from the boys but as soon as I walked into class the teacher marched me to the year head who gave me a detention and sent me home to change. It wasn't quite the impact I was hoping for.

Cassie

I can walk in ballet heels but they aren't very practical beyond bedroom play. I mostly wear 5 inch heels for work and doing the chores such as grocery shopping. I like to please my man so I change into 6 inch heels at home or when we go out together. I can manage 6 inch heels all day long so it's no trouble.

Cassie

How tall are you?

5ft 4in

Are you happy with your height?

Yes. I'd hate to be taller than my man when I'm wearing heels so I wouldn't want to be any taller.

Does your height have any bearing on why you wear heels?

I didn't start wearing heels because I felt too short, but as I got older I found that heels helped with my confidence. I chose a career dominated by men and a bit of extra height really helps me be assertive when I need to be.

What would be your perfect height?

I think I'm about right. I'd rather be shorter than taller though.

How does your height compare to your partner?

I'm lucky that my partner is 6ft 2in so he still towers over me even when I slip on a pair of 8in platforms.

Cassie