OK, bear with me, it's maybe not as bad as it sounds.
My M&S flares arrived today from the UK, they're a good fit and pretty flattering. The length is good too and with a 3-4 inch heel they are just off the ground so I don't need skyscraper wedges.
Thing is, I'm off to NYC next weekend and it's pretty cold there. My best walking boots are DMs with a heel like this and I'd love to wear the flares too. They are a perfect height with the flares but you can just see the toe peeking out. Am I going to look like myself in 6th form?