Women's high heel shoes
Features and benefits
In Europe, women began to wear heels in the 16th century after Catherine de Medici ordered high heels for her wedding to appear a little higher. Soon all the ladies of the court went in heels and they became fashionable everywhere.
In our time, probably, there is not a single woman who would not like high-heeled shoes. After all, when you put them on, not only gait and posture, but also mood changes.
High-heeled shoes make the legs infinitely long, and the woman herself is sexier and brighter. Of course, these shoes are worn on a special occasion, because walking even in the most comfortable model all day is a real test for the fair sex.
In order to choose the most optimal variant of high-heeled shoes, you need to understand a little what types of heels exist. For example, a cone-shaped can be of various heights, it looks interesting and elegant.
Heels-glasses are narrowed downwards and very wide at the base, do not exceed 7 cm in height. The heel column, from 5 to 12 cm in height, is rather stable and comfortable to wear.
The pin heel most known to all women of fashion is perhaps the most popular in the world. Its height is from 8 cm, it looks incredibly stylish and fashionable, but not very comfortable when walking. Stacked heel can also be of any height and when wearing it is much more comfortable than a stud, although it is inferior to it in aesthetic qualities.
Fashionable and beautiful models
Thick heels
An excellent alternative to a stylish, but not always stable stiletto, is a thick heel. In shoes with such a heel you immediately feel more confident. An example would be shoes with the interesting name “Mary-Jane” - they have a very stable heel up to 6 cm high, shaped like a rectangle.
It should also be noted that high-heeled shoes are the trend of the autumn-winter 2016 season. They are present in the collections of such famous brands as Tory Burch in combination with wool socks and Dolche & Gabbana, where they are presented with velvet trim.
The undoubted advantage of such shoes is the convenience of wearing, even in everyday life. They are perfect for office dress code in combination with classic trousers, dresses below the knee of strict silhouettes, jeans without an abundance of decorative elements, as well as trapezoid skirts.
However, shoes with thick and wide heels are suitable only for tall and long-legged girls. Otherwise, it is likely to make the legs visually shorter.
At very high
For girls of medium height, high-heeled shoes are the most desirable purchase, because so the silhouette stretches out and visually seems even slimmer.
Shoes on a hidden platform have the highest heels, heel height can be up to 20 cm. However, due to the presence of the platform, it is much more comfortable to walk in them than on stilettos.
High-heeled shoes as always in trend. They will make you the queen of any event.
However, wearing high-heeled shoes should be done carefully and on special occasions, as this can damage the vessels in the legs and posture. Therefore, the legs should definitely take a break from such shoes and in everyday life choose comfortable models.
Colors
Beige
Beige shoes with heels and narrow socks always work wonders - they visually make the legs longer and fit almost any dress, especially for dresses above the knee length.Beige court shoes should be in the wardrobe of every fashionable woman.
Pink
Pink shoes with heels are perfect for romantic ladies. Shoes of various shades of pink always look especially glamorous. In addition, in combination with a dress in tone, or with a dress of pastel shades of blue, purple, beige or mint colors, it will be a great option for a sensual look for a date.
Blue
Blue high-heeled shoes can make a very stylish pair of pantsuit in dark blue, steel or black. In such a business image you will look great both at the working meeting and at the official event.
Blue shoes are also good for an evening look with dresses in cold dark colors.
Brilliant
Young girls can not come up with a more suitable option for prom at school, college or college, than high-heeled shoes with sequins. They will be a great accent of the image and create a cheerful festive mood.
Such shoes are also suitable for going to a party or a club in combination with fashionable jeans and a white T-shirt or a color top.
Gold
Golden high-heeled shoes in trend! Now designers offer many models of such shoes for every taste and budget. Want to feel like a real princess from a fairy tale? Then in your wardrobe must necessarily appear high-heeled shoes of gold color.
Of course, these are shoes for a festive event or even for a stage image. They look gorgeous in almost any performance - whether it is classic pumps or ultramodern models. In combination with a beige, green, red or brown dress, these shoes are able to create a chic look that will look elegant and expensive.
Turquoise
Turquoise high-heeled shoes look spectacular and fresh. If you put on these shoes, accessories are better to choose neutral, so as not to make the image too catchy. This color is very suitable for light summer looks in beige, white, gray, light blue or light pink.
Bright
With a modest dress of soothing shades, bright high-heeled shoes look interesting. This image is suitable for leisurely walks in the fresh air, as well as for a youth party. Bright shoes elevate your mood and draw attention to your feet.
Green
Green high heel shoes go well with white, beige, terracotta and dark blue clothes. Stylists also believe that such shoes are perfect for denim total bow, as well as for clothes with a leopard print. Well, if you keep to a classic style, wear green shoes with a small tonal bag and a black pantsuit. In this image you will look very relevant and elegant.
Materials
Shoes are made of various materials - it is natural, artificial or combination leather, suede, artificial or natural nubuck and even textiles. Of course, at all times the most valuable shoes from genuine leather. It is durable, durable, beautiful and breathable. However, its cost is always an order of magnitude higher than analogues of artificial leather or leatherette.
Shoes made of artificial leather delight the eye with colors and unusual prints, for which they are very fond of young women of fashion. They are not as durable as shoes made of genuine leather, but with a conscientious method of manufacture and subsequent careful care in the process of socks I can last more than one season.
Suede shoes look great, but they need careful care using specific means.
Combined leather shoes combine the elements of natural and artificial leather, they better let the air through than the models made of artificial leather and leatherette, are durable, and are an order of magnitude smaller than shoes made of genuine leather.
Textile shoes sometimes amaze with their luxurious look.Take at least elegant shoes made of satin or velvet embroidered with beads and beads. Of course, such shoes are best suited for wearing indoors or outdoors in dry weather, but in combination with an evening dress it is impossible to look away from them.
How to choose comfortable models
Comfortable high heel shoes exist! It is only necessary to choose the right model for you. Comfortable in shoes should already be on the first fitting. No need to focus on the words of the seller that the shoes are spread and they will eventually become more comfortable to be. This may lead to several painful hours of being in an uncomfortable shoe, a spoiled evening or a meeting, and the need to choose a new pair of shoes.
It is advisable to pick up shoes in the evening, because a little edema is formed on the legs during the day and shoes chosen in the morning can later create discomfort when wearing.
When choosing shoes, walk around the store and listen to your feelings. If it is difficult to walk in them, you should refuse even from a model that you visually loved. Pay attention to where the heel is located - most conveniently when it is clearly under the heel.
Shoes with heels and with a round spout will always be more convenient than with a narrow one. This is due to the fact that with a rounded nose for shoes, the load on the toes is reduced, the fingers are not compressed by shoes and the blood circulates better.
When buying, pay attention to how the seams are made or how the shoes are taped. Whether there are visible defects and shortcomings. How are they decorated inside, is the insole well glued, are there any unnecessary bumps and roughness that will subsequently cause discomfort.
Before an important event, in which you will be present in the selected pair of shoes, before going to work, to a party or a date, walk around them for a couple of hours at home and listen to your feelings. This is the last opportunity to make a choice in favor of another pair, if you are not comfortable in shoes.
The most comfortable shoes in the world with high heels are models from the famous brand Christian Louboutin. So if your financial capabilities allow, pay attention to the shoes of this brand and it will pleasantly surprise you with the comfort and wealth of choice, because the models are designed for a different foot lift and full legs.
What to wear
High-heeled shoes are very versatile shoes. They can be worn with business trouser suit, blouse and pencil skirt, as well as with romantic and light mini or maxi dresses, jeans, leggings and narrow cropped trousers. It all depends on the style of the chosen clothes and shoes and color combinations.
Black high-heeled shoes can be worn with clothes of bright animalistic, floral, fancy or geometric prints.
Bright colored shoes are well combined with dresses and suits of neutral soothing shades. For example, stylists advise you to try on an image consisting of a top or a T-shirt and jeans with shoes with an interesting and bright pattern. This image will look stylish and youth.
At the same time, one should avoid picking shoes to match the clothes. This combination is now irrelevant.
Remember that the dress code does not welcome the appearance of girls at official events or negotiations in high-heeled shoes with open toes, through which toes are visible, and on straps. They will look too defiant and will not be approved. If you want to appear taller, choose classic pumps in dark blue, black, brown or beige colors with medium heels. This will add elegance and sophistication to the image and will not make it provocative.
Evening dress, decorated with sequins or sparkles, simple black high-heeled shoes will look gorgeous. And with a monophonic dress, not burdened by the decor, shoes from velvet or satin, decorated with ornamental embroidery or other bright elements can be perfectly combined.
Brand news
Christian Louboutin high-heeled stilettos shoes do not go out of fashion for the season and are the most desirable fashionable ladies around the world.
Very interesting models recently introduced the brand Jimmi Choo - these are pumps with translucent inserts. Thanks to these inserts shoes on their feet seem to be just weightless.
Irregular Choice shoes will be the main original accent in the image, because they are decorated with feathers of an incredible fairy-tale bird. With such shoes in the image, the main thing is not to overdo it with accessories.
Since the classic is now in fashion, the brands Mugler and Fausto Puglisi have presented many models of high-heeled shoes of various colors for every taste.
And for those who like to shock the surroundings, Issey Miyake high heel shoes will fall in handy.
Many designers paid attention to decorating heels. For example, the Rochas brand decorated heels with shiny beads, which made the shoes look incredibly original and elegant, because despite the bold decor, the colors are very neutral.
Also, Donna Karan fashion house has worked on the design of the heels, and the brand Giorgio Armani presented its version of high-heeled shoes stylized as “retro”.
Brand Lanvin presented chic high-heeled shoes from reptiles.
Stylish images
- A laconic stylish look, complete with a black T-shirt and blue boyfriend jeans, complements the black suede high-heeled shoes, which add fragility and femininity to the image.
- White high-heeled shoes are perfectly combined with a white large-patterned knit sweater, red skinny pants, a bomber jacket and a small handbag with white handles.
- A truly outrageous image of a black translucent mini-dress and wide-brimmed hats complements bright pink high-heeled shoes with a platform. In this way it is impossible to go unnoticed.
- A red maxi maxi skirt and a hot pink jumper are complemented by red heeled shoes with ankle straps, which add subtlety and originality to the image.
- A green lace dress just below the knees, is complemented by golden high-heeled shoes with thin ankle straps - together they make up a chic, minimalist and solemn look, in which there is nothing superfluous.
- A black mini dress with lace and a fluffy skirt is complemented by bright yellow high-heeled shoes - this is a very fresh youth look.
- Bright pink monophonic dress with a black thin belt at the waist is complemented by beige patent leather high-heeled shoes with narrow noses.
- Blue suede high-heeled shoes and platform look like a bright accent of the urban image, consisting of black tapered trousers with a print, a jumper with an original pattern, which is color-matched with shoes, and a jacket of the color of melted milk with a black edging.