High Heels

How to Walk and How to Wear Them

I don't know who invented high heels, but all women owe him a lot.  Marilyn Monroe.

Wearing high heels can boost your confidence, make you stand straighter and make you feel more feminine. It is a woman's perogative to own some gorgeous heels, and wear them from time to time.

When you are headed off for a special occasion or formal event, make sure you have chosen your footwear far in advance. And if there's an event that it might be ok to wear heels at, then wear them and take flats in your handbag or car.

Someone that gets heels right almost every time is blogger Posh of Posh Daily Style. She keeps her outfits simple and stylish, letting the heels speak for themselves.

Leggings, tights or bare legs, her shoes are always the centre of attention. By creating a clean silhouette (right), your eyes are drawn to the detail of the shoes. These chunky black gladiator heels are gorgeous and very chic!

Learning to Walk in High Heels

 Put them on. Enjoy looking at your new high heels for a few minutes, then try to stand up. Get used to standing in them, find your balance and your centre. Look in a mirror to check you aren't slouching. Relax.

Take a little walk. Slowly at first, and then you can speed it up a bit once you feel like you can. Every pair will take some getting used to, as each will give your foot a different amount of support, and will have straps in different places.

Whilst you are practicing walking, lean back into it a bit and relax your shoulders. Keep your arms gently at your sides and put one foot in front of the other. Breathe. Swing your hips from side to side, and keep your chin up.

Point your foot, then put your heel down and then follow with your toe. Walk towards a mirror, and watch yourself. Turn on some music, and walk to the beat.

Don't bob your head from side to side. Keep your shoulders back. Keep practicing. Keep your steps as long as you possibly can.

Different Types of Heels

Of course height is the main difference, but there are other differences of course.

Kitten heels, block, wedges, stiletto, platform. The chunkier the heel, the easier it will be to walk in, and the safer it will be on cobbles or uneven streets.

Triangular shaped heels look modern and fresh, whilst blocks can look quite 90s.

Your questions answered:

• What color shoes to wear with a purple dress? - Silver,black or grey. If you go for a brighter color, make sure it tones well and you match them with other accessories.
• How to wear 4 inch heels? - Practice, practice, practice. Walk round your house and out to the post office in your heels to get used to walking on different surfaces. Make sure you try them out before you have to wear them out.