2 1/2 inches is actually quite low - and the shoes she had me wear had very thick heels. When I was in California last year and was very drunk, a girl I was hanging out with gave me her shoes because I was so impressed by her ability to walk in them and she wanted me to try them AND somehow we have the same small feet. They were at LEAST 6 inches tall and PENCIL-thin. Walking the 10 feet to the car was basically impossible (even if I wasn’t drinking... lol). Never again! I imagine that I will try to find whatever shoes are in the right color and are comfortable... and hopefully make it so my dress doesn’t drag on the ground.