I recently attended the Maxwell Black Summer Night's tour. If you know me, you know that I love me some
Maxwell, the "sexy ambassador of soul!" The concert was at the Sleep Train Concord Pavilion, an outdoor stadium. I saw a wide range of looks; from body conscious outfits to casual jeans paired with funky tees. But what I noticed the most was the large number of women sporting 5 inch shoes, barely able to walk. Don't get me wrong; heels are a godsend. I'm a shorty so I rely on heels to elongate my legs and add a little pep to my step. However, it looks wrong, completely wrong if you're wearing a killer heel and you're unable to put one foot in front of the other because your feet hurt or the heel is too high and it's throwing your walk off balance. It's not sexy nor is it cute. Often, ladies we put up with discomfort just to get a look. But if your feet hurt, it's going to show. This may seem like common sense but don't buy heels that hurt. period. I refuse to wear shoes that I can't walk in comfortably. Yes, towering heels are very en vogue but they are not for everyone. High heels should be reserved for those evenings where very little walking is involved and sometimes it's worth stashing a more comfortable pair of flats in your car or bag to slip into when your feet begin to hurt. But do maintain your style dignity. When it comes to flats there are tons of
options in the stores to keep you looking fly. Don't just throw any old thing on your feet. In general when trying on a pair of heels, take in your silhouette. Do you feel balanced? Walk in the heels throughout the store, away from the carpeted area to get a real feel of the shoe on a hard surface. Make sure you feel aligned as you move.
When walking in heels pull your shoulders back and down and suck your stomach in. With a relaxed back make sure you walk by placing one foot in front of the other aiming for the balls of the feet, and
Strut, honey! Personally I stick to about 3 inches sometimes 2 inches for more active work days. Flats really don't work for me, I need at least an inch! For a night out with my man, I might do up to 4 inches but always with a substantial heel. No needle thin heels here.
Final word: A female obsession, shoes should make you feel more confident, more sinuous, more empowered all while elevating your outfit. You shouldn't put on a pair of shoes in the morning just to be hobbling around by noon. So check your walk before you wreck your style.
1 comment:
So true. The wisdom of learning that the first step to take towards sexy is comfort. You can't be sexy if you are cold, stuffed like a sausage in your outfit or in pain. Most people realize the foolishness is not cute as they get closer to the Fabulous Forties.
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