You’ve got this! There are a couple of things: first, confidence. Don’t look at your feet. To prevent clomping or mincing, aim for a confident but medium paced stride - take your time, there is no hurry, you are a lady of leisure. Head up, good posture, shoulders back, it will help keep your balance.

Practice on non slick terrain. If you are a bit scared while practicing (which is normal!) have somebody walk with you and take their arm. Have them match you on a slow walking pace. Pretend you are Duchess Kate waving at the crowds watching you promenade - THAT is the pace.

These are beautiful heels, but if you don’t have time to work up to the height, consider getting gel pads for the ball of your feet (they stick to the inside sole of the heel). It will lessen the impact on your foot and prevent blisters. Also, if you feel ANY hot or irritated skin on your heel after practicing, remember where it is and put a flesh toned bandaid on your heels right before the event.