Channel Anne Hathaway and Shop the Best Platform Heels Right Now

You may be thinking this pair looks surprisingly similar to another option featured in this round up — and you'd be right. A great dupe for the Versace pair that is a lot kinder to your bank balance, these ASOS Design Pluto platform heeled shoes in magenta (£44) are a great choice for anyone after the designer look on a budget. With the same split platform, pink tone, and satin finish, they certainly look the part.

Another high street find, the Mango Metallic platform sandal (£59.99) is a fail-safe pick for this summer and beyond. It is high at 12cm, but has a very large platform to make it less daunting. The cross-front toe strap is a lovely detail, which also helps to keep the foot in place along with the ankle strap, too. As it's gold, it can work with a good majority of your wardrobe.

If you're looking to bring the platform heel trend into your everyday wardrobe — and into the office — the bright, bold, and sparkly options probably aren't too appropriate. Lucky the Office Match Maker Platform Mules (£40, originally £74.99) could be the solution. A very subtle nod to the trend with just a small platform, these nude mules are sophisticated making them perfect for any occasion.

Jewel tones are great all year-round. The Zara high-heel platform sandals (£45.99) will be perfect come rain or shine. Whether pairing with a tonal green, white, or silver, or going bright with a colour clash, there may be more ways to wear a green shoe than you think.

Not quite as chunky as the iconic Abba boot, but getting close to the mark with the metallic hue, the Roberto Festa Nicla metallic-finish 100mm pumps (£336) are destined for the dance floor. Much lower than some of our other options, the 10cm heel doesn't look nearly as daunting, and the platform makes it a lot less steep, too. With a curved toe, heel guard, and ankle strap, it looks like you could really get a boogie on with these.

Now these are an extreme platform shoe, so may be best left for those who are somewhat experts in heels. A guaranteed head turner, the KG Kurt Geiger Shook (£159) have a lot going on. Pair with your favourite Y2K style outfit to complete the iconic look.

An adult version of your school shoes, the Steve Madden Agata heel (£126) is possibly one of the most basic platform heel designs around. Classic black, they can be worn with anything from formal trousers to a minidress, and the satin finish gives a nice silky sheen for a touch of glamour.

If, like Nicola Peltz-Beckham, you too want to get married in platform heels, the Zara high-heel platform sandal (£59.99) may be a great option. Of course, wearing them as a wedding shoe isn't a prerequisite when buying them, but they will be much sturdier than a classic stiletto when walking on grass. Made from tanned leather with a thin wraparound ankle strap and a peep-toe design, they are one of the more minimalist platform shoe designs available right now and can be paired with anything from jeans to a miniskirt.

For anyone who loves colour, the Kurt Geiger London Pierra Platform Sandal (£169) is hard to beat. With a metallic rainbow toe strap, pink platform, gold heel, and green ankle strap, this certainly isn't a shoe for anyone looking to hide in the corner. Bringing disco fever along with the '90s pop-star look, they certainly bring the retro vibes with an added touch of elegance.

With no crystals, animal print, or metallic sheen, the Larroude Dolly Mule (£299) might be have a more minimal feel, but it still packs a style punch. Still extremely high at over 10cm, these mules have a cool '70s vibe. Wear them with a floaty boho dress, and you're good to go.

At 14cm, the Aquazzura Olie 140mm platform sandals (£715) are as high as they look. Made from light copper-tone leather, they're softer on the feet than some of the other more rigid options, so they could be a bit comfier despite the height. The twisted front adds a nice level of detailing, meaning you can wear them either under a dress or on show with a trouser, and the ankle strap will help support the foot despite the towering height.

Amina Muaddi only recently skyrocketed to fame and now counts Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, and Rihanna in its long list of fans. Most well-known for classic designs with a fresh twist and the signature flared heel, the Amina Muaddi Sita 140 leather platform sandals (£690) stand out for all the right reasons. In a neutral colourway, this pair can be paired with anything. The PVC toe strap gives a very subtly sexy nod while the lace-up ankle strap adds another design element for that wow factor. At 15cm, the heel is extremely high, so a larger platform is welcome.

Arguably the shoes that catapulted the platform heel back into fashion, the Versace Medusa Aevitas platform pumps (£1,100) are a go-to for celebrities: Anne Hathaway and Nicola Peltz-Beckham, to name just a couple. Available in a whole range of colours from lime green to black, the pink seems to be the most popular pick.

Printed shoes aren't all too common. But, thanks to the large surface area of a platform heel, it's much easier to opt for a pattern and lean into the design. These Miu Miu Daisy-print twill platform sandals (£645) are just perfect for the summer months. With a larger block heel than some of the other options, and a higher platform, they should offer more comfort for those who don't like the intense tilt of a higher heel.

A less formal option, the Simmi London Kellie platform mule sandals in white croc (£35) can work for both day and night when paired with the right look. As a slip-on sandal, they aren't as sturdy due to the lack of the ankle strap to secure the foot, but they are much lower to the ground. With jeans or denim shorts, they could work well for a casual daytime outfit, or paired with a dress for evening glam.