"We can be feminine for ourselves!"

Does this woman genuinely think she is wearing high heels for herself? High heels are purposely built to push your chest forward, stick your butt out, etc. -- high heels also create a host of issues like chronic pain, improper breathing, poor posture, etc. This isn't compatible with radical feminism. You're physically willing to suffer for... who? for what? why? And based on the comments, looks like the outfit is entirely designer. I don't see anything empowering in purchasing expensive, uncomfortable clothing.

All of this reminds me of the classic libfem retort: "It's MY choice. I wear it for myself!" If you peel back the layers a bit, you will see why it's not your choice at all.

To be clear: I'm not ragging on this woman, but I would like to see more people challenge themselves a bit as to the why - why they wear heels, why make up, etc. And I'm not immune to this either. It's a work in progress for many of us. I would just like to see more conversation around it instead of perpetuating the notion that these practices, created for the male gaze, are empowering. Especially in spaces where women call themselves radical feminists.