High-heeled and platform shoes
Advantages
Shoes are one of the most important components of a woman's wardrobe, which helps to complete the look and emphasize the feminine personality. Many representatives of the fair sex, in pursuit of the elegance and harmony of their legs, choose shoes with heels.
Heels are especially relevant in various models of women's sandals and shoes for the warm season. After all, it is heels that will be an excellent addition to light romantic or formal and restrained summer dresses for ladies. However, those who care about the health of their feet are well aware of the negative effects of high heels.
High-heeled platform shoes are a great alternative that balances beauty and health for many women. Such shoes will become a real lifesaver for girls of short stature, who just need to slightly increase their height at the expense of shoes, and give them self-confidence.
A large, high heel combined with a platform in the forefoot in these shoes does not put as much stress on the feet as a shoe with a stiletto heel or a large heel without a platform.
Fashion shows showing high heels and platform shoes in different interpretations and colors speak of the great popularity of such shoes. So, with a pair of these adorable shoes in her wardrobe, the girl not only looks graceful with less damage to her health, but also dresses in accordance with fashion trends.
What are the popular platform and heel models called?
Among the shoes with heels and platform, several different models stand out, which are characterized by the presence of striking features.
- Louboutins... One of the most popular models of women's shoes with heels and platforms is called Louboutins. Initially, only the shoes of the famous fashion designer Christian Louboutin, who developed this model, were called so. But soon after the overwhelming success of Louboutin shoes, many other designers began to produce similar models, which in society were called Louboutins.
Louboutins can be recognized by the presence of a platform in the toe area of the shoe, as well as a rather thin and high heel that resembles a stiletto heel. The toes of the shoes are slightly pointed. There are summer models with a cutout in this part. The classic Louboutin version is black leather shoes with a hidden platform, which is the same color as the upper part of the shoe, and with a red sole. However, there are also other interesting colors, as well as different decor.
- Mary Jane. The name of the model comes from the heroine Mary Jane of the popular picture magazine in the UK, who wore these shoes. In the 30s and 60s of the last century, the model rose to the top of popularity thanks to famous actresses and models; in the 90s, Courtney Love also chose her. Today, many representatives of subcultures prefer this model of platform shoes and heels.
Mary Jane women's shoes are characterized by the presence of a webbing in the area of the instep of the foot, as well as a rounded toe. These shoes may not have a high heel or platform, it all depends on the characteristics of the model. One of the models that many women love are shoes with a low, square heel and a low platform. This model is the best fit for everyday work. Feet will be much more comfortable in them than in standard office pumps, classic style.
- Shoes with tractor soles. The appearance of aggressive and brutal shoes with thick heels and platform with grooved soles has become a fresh and unusual trend in the modern fashion industry. In addition to its striking, defiant design, this shoe has a high level of comfort that has attracted the attention of even those fashionistas who usually wear flat shoes. The color palette of these shoes is quite varied, in some models the color of the sole and upper part of the shoe is the same, but shoes with a white tractor sole are especially popular.
- Women's shoes "Ankle Strap"... This shoe also has a heel and platform and is very similar to Mary Jane's shoes. The strap with a buckle in this model is located on the ankle, also there is a model with a strap on the upper part of the foot in the shape of the letter "T". The model called "Ankle Strap" will be an excellent addition to women's evening dress, so many designers do not skimp on decorative items. The use of rhinestones and pearl beads, as well as flowers or bows on the strap of the shoes is typical for this model.
Color spectrum
Fashionable shoes with heels and platform can have a large number of color options. With prints or plain, with soles in the same color scheme as shoes or in contrasting shades, with or without decorative elements - it all depends on individual preferences. A little more detail on some of the most popular colors.
Black shoes are a classic and versatile shoe that can be paired with most outfits without any problems. These shoes are a great solution if your wardrobe budget is limited. You can go to work in black shoes or pair these shoes with a festive outfit for a special occasion.
Beige shoes also go well with many different garments. It is preferable to combine shoes of this color with white or light-colored clothing.Beige shoes with denim wardrobe elements look good. In addition, beige shoes visually make the legs look longer.
Choosing red shoes for her wardrobe, a woman should be careful and strike a balance between a sense of style and vulgarity.
Basic colors such as white, black and blue are a great addition to red shoes. The ensemble of red shoes and a green dress will look bright and juicy.
Romantic natures should pay attention to the models of shoes in pink shades. Combined with white, gray or blue colors in clothes, pink shoes will create a rather delicate and airy look for dates.
Yellow shoes with jeans are a bold and bright solution for the summer season. Complementing such an outfit with a plain blue or black blouse, the girl will look very stylish.
What clothes to wear?
Choosing beautiful and stylish shoes is only half the battle. The main thing is to choose the right shoes in accordance with the occasion and style, so that the complete image looks harmonious.
To go to work for strict skirts, trousers, dresses and jackets, you should choose shoes of the Louboutin or Mary Jane models. In addition, you should not choose bright colors, it is better to give preference to restrained colors - these can be neutral beige and blue tones, as well as black and dark brown. For special occasions, Ankle Strap shoes are the best choice, but you can also choose Louboutins.
When choosing shoes for going out, do not be afraid of excessive decor, this will help to emphasize individuality and add zest to the evening look. The color scheme has no particular restrictions. You should focus only on the color of the evening dress. For every day, it is better to choose more comfortable models of shoes with heels and platform, which exclude the maximum load on the feet.
Shoes with raised tractor soles or a comfortable interpretation of the Mary Jane model with low heels are not a bad option. Jeans, skirts, summer dresses of different lengths, shorts - all casual clothes, as well as many other trends, go well with shoes. It is worth excluding only sports elements from the image that will not fit heels and platform shoes.
How to choose the right heels and platform shoes?
The mood and appearance of the girl depends on how comfortable it is to walk in high-heeled shoes. Therefore, you should choose the right shoes so that later a pair of new shoes will not stand in the closet until better times, but will please your mistress. The height of the heel should be selected according to whether or not heels have been worn before.
For girls who have no experience in wearing high heel shoes, it is better to start with a low heel no more than 7 cm. When this height is mastered, you can purchase shoes with higher heels.
The height of the heel also determines the size of the shoes you need. The higher the heel, the larger the size of the shoe you choose should be. So, with a heel of 5 cm, you should take shoes half a size larger, but if the heel is 18 cm, take one and a half size.
In the process of choosing and trying on high-heeled shoes, you need to walk in them for some time in order to understand that this or that model will not cause discomfort while wearing. For those who have never worn shoes with heels, it will be important to first walk around the house in new shoes in order to adapt to natural movement. It is not enough just to buy shoes with heels and platform, you also need to be able to look beautiful in them.
