If you havenÂ’t been able to tell from all my recent blog posts, lately IÂ’ve been absolutely obsessed with shoes. IÂ’ve been ogling new women’s shoes online like itÂ’s
my job. I canÂ’t get enough and it seems like this summerÂ’s shoes, as well as this summerÂ’s pre-release of upcoming fall shoes, are just amazing and so tempting.
But as I admitted the other day with clogs, there are just some styles that donÂ’t work for everyone. For me, the clog did not do my legs and feet any justice. There is just the basic fact that some shoes look better on certain people.
And as much as there is no pressure on body size in terms of finding a pair of shoes that fits, it is undeniable that shoes can have a major impact on the appearance of your body as well as your outfit more generally.
But how do you know what shoes look the best? Here are some guidelines for finding the perfect shoe to balance out your body:
If you have thicker, less defined calves and ankles: though in general this type of body can really benefit from heels to help provide a little definition, there are some heels you just need to avoid. For example, avoid Mary Janes or anything with an ankle strap, as it will draw attention to the lack of definition between your calve and ankle. Similarly, avoid this summerÂ’s popular shoe bootie. A bootie often ends right at your ankle, and if there isnÂ’t space to show the slimmer line of the ankle, then your whole calve and foot look as big as the bootie itself!
If your have short legs: To help your legs look the longest, go for a neutral colored shoe that blends in with your skin tone. Then try a classic, always flattering style of shoe, such as a dÂ’Orsay pump. Also avoid a shoe with an ankle strap, as it cuts up the sleek line of the leg and emphasizes your shorter stature.
If you have large feet: If you can eventually find a shoe that actually fits you (and oh, how I feel this pain) then look for shoes that can play down the size of your foot. Look for shoes with bigger structural elements, such as thick straps, to help keep in line with the overall size of the foot. I also think a bootie is very flattering for big feet despite immediate assumptions, so definitely try that out if the mood strikes.
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