The Golden Rules Of Wearing Statement Shoes

Statement shoes are hot hot hot this season but there are a few shoe golden rules when it comes to adorning those gorgeous pins of yours.

  • Select the right statement shoes for your body shape
    Select the right statement shoes for your body shape

1) Avoid ankle straps on shoes or sandals if you want your legs to appear slimmer and longer. If you have model-esque pins then go for this style all you like – lucky you!

2) A wedge heel is flattering for apple body shapes and they will make walking anywhere so much easier. They will also highlight how slim your ankles and calves are too!

3) To compliment your hourglass body shape opt for shoes that have a rounded toe or platforms with peep toes. Avoid pointed stilettos.

4) If you have a boyish rectangular shape then it is likely you have long slim legs too! Strut around in shoes with a straight slim heel to compliment the shape of them.

5) If you have a pear body shape wear platform shoes with straight heels to minimise the chunkiness of your calves. Avoid slim stiletto heels.

VivaLaDiva helped provide a lot of the information in this article, we would like to thank them for their assistance in its production.

Posted years ago by Chantelle Znideric

Chantelle is the Co-Founder of iStylista.com and in 2008 she won the award for ‘Most Inspiring Newcomer’ at The Federation of Image Consultants ‘Spirit of Inspiration’ Awards. This award gave recognition to her cutting edge services, innovative marketing techniques and enthusiasm for helping others achieve unimaginable style goals and newfound confidence.

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