What went wrong - shoe style?!?

I am 5'9 (well, on a good day). So, I don't need any really tall platform shoes, unless I want to tower over all my peers or maybe if I am looking for a job at the carni. Still, I love a little bit of a platform.

But, have you noticed that lately they are making shoes with such tall platforms that some shoes are starting to look like those shoes that people wear when they have one leg that is substantially shorter than the other???

I mean, that's not a good idea, unless of course you DO have one leg that is substantially shorter than the other, and then by all means sport that trend with pride. But, for the rest of the free world... yikes.

What went wrong?!? - Dear J.Crew

There are certain designers I LOVE. But, will probably NEVER buy, because of their ridiculously over-priced clothes - Jason Wu, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Oscar De La Renta, Alexander McQueen (well, if he were still here, sigh...) , Valentino, Salvatore Ferragamo, Elizabeth & James, Carolina Herrera, etc.

Carolina

Jason

Oscar

D&G (the more contemporary version of Dolce & Gabbana) is another one of those designers. I love love love D&G! There is a D&G store just minutes from my house. Sometimes I walk back and forth by it, paying homage to its glory and fabulousness! But, never ever ever have I purchased anything there. Though, I did once try on a D&G dress when I was looking for something to wear to a wedding. I fell in love! And, as I am sure you've all gathered by now, I don't fall in love easily!

Whenever I see D&G I looking at it longingly, wondering if we will ever share anything beautiful... sigh... and then I walk over to J. Crew and settle.

But, it seems as if lately, I can't even afford J. Crew.

Lace Vest $495!

Sequin Pants (UGLY &...) $650!

Bazaar Shift Dress $600!

Sequin Tank $495!

What went wrong??? Somebody needs to remind J. Crew that they are just J. Crew! Who wants to do it???