Lengthen your legs with shoes that pop
August 29th, 2007Stylists and image consultants often swear by the fact that you’ll lengthen your legs by wearing the same colour shoes and legwear. While I agree with this style tip, as a strict rule it can get boring, especially if your daily dress is business casual. Contrasting the colour of your footwear with your pants or jeans is striking and makes an outfit pop.
I believe that lengthening your legs has more to do with the fit and length of your pants, and the style of your shoes. If your pants are bootcut, flared or wide (not skinny), and they skim the surface of the ground when you wear heels, you’ll achieve that long lean vertical line despite the colour of your shoes. And pointy toed peds will elongate this line even further .
By all means sport an alternative colour shoe to your legwear if you fancy that idea. You don’t need to have long slim gams to pull off the look if you adhere to other important leg-lengthening rules. Adding contrasting and eye-catching shoes to a classic ensemble is a perfect way to keep your look hip when current trends aren’t your cup of tea.
August 30th, 2007 at 2:32 pm
Why is it that white shoes look so matronly? I have a pair of white thong kitten heeled sandals that I never wear because nothing I pair them with works. The only outfit that I’ve worn them with is a pair of soft grey pants that touch the floor and a white top. (yawn)
August 30th, 2007 at 4:28 pm
Hmmm….I’ve never thought of white shoes as matronly. I like the sound of your white kitten thong sandals with a pair of dark blue jeans though - it’s that eye-catching contrast I was talking about earlier. Add some colorful toenails (blue or green are my preference at the moment), a mod white handbag and you’ve got a pulled together Summer look with just about any colour top. How does that sound?
May 9th, 2008 at 10:58 am
Apparentally I am The Skittle – average size bust, slim waist, okay tummy with big thighs and chunky calves (e.g. Halle Berry).
At 66 year of age I am totally confused as to how to dress. All of my life I’ve had a “style” that was flattering, confident and me. Now I don’t, and dressing for any occasion is miserable.
Since having my thyroid removed I have become a size 16 top (L) and 18 bottom. I am only 5′4″ and just look dumpy.
My life style is casual as we live in a very hot, dry climate and do a lot of outdoor activities.
I need to know what “look” can an overweight, older lady wear that is both flattering, stylish, and comfortable.
If it matters; I have long light brown to blond hair with blue eyes. I have no wrinkles and look 54., if that helps.
Thank you.