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Shoe Style Guide |
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Shoes can make or break an outfit. |
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Ankle Strap Best suited for taller, thinner legs. The ankle strap can cut the line of the leg, making it seem less long and lean. |
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Chunky Heel Also best for taller and thinner legs, a thicker heel can be too heavy for a shorter frame and will draw attention down, taking away from a long and lean silhouette. |
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Cutaway Arch Can be used on shorter legs to make them appear longer and leaner. The cutaway and pointy toe add length to the leg. This is a good choice if you need a lower heel but still want to benefits of a higher heel. |
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Flats Flats can work for any body, but be sure to notice that a pointier toe will elongate your legs—good for petites and heavier legs, while a more rounded toe works better on longer, leaner legs. |
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Kitten Heel A kitten heel is a great substitute for a high heel. It will be a trend this summer and is a sexy option for gaining some height and lengthening a petite or heavier leg without killing yourself in a high heel. |
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Knee-High Boot Knee-high boots will cut your leg in half unless worn with matching tights. This may not be the best choice for petites or heavier legs; however, if you are tall and lean, a knee-high boot can be used to balance an outfit and your proportions to complete an outfit. |
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Peep-Toe Shoe Works for all body shapes, heights and weights. It is extra sexy when paired with a platform for extra height. It does not break the line of the leg, creating a long, lean silhouette. Plus, it shows a couple toes and maybe a pop of toenail color—very sexy! |
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Pointy-Toed Heel Also works for almost all bodies. I do not recommend it for taller, leaner legs, as it will only make you seem taller and leaner. However, for the rest of you, it is a closet must-have, especially in black! |
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Round-Toed Heel Best for taller, leaner bodies; it cuts the line of the leg and can make shorter, heavier legs seem shorter and heavier. |
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Square-Toed Heel Good only for taller, leaner legs, as it cuts the line of the leg abruptly in a similar manner to the round-toed heel. |
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Sling Back Perfect for all body types. This is style is also nice with a platform for added height and can be found with a peep toe. This combination makes for a very sexy shoe! |
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Strappy Stiletto Also good for all body types—just be careful not to choose one that has an ankle strap if that does not suit your body type. |
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Wedge Excellent for all body types. This is a great choice if you need the stability
of a thicker heel but should stay away from a chunky heel. A wedge can also be
found in a variety of heel heights and with a platform for added height. |
