Dear ladies, when it comes to high heels, I know you have a special place in your hearts for them. We already have talked about perfect heel height, which height to have for different occasions and postures.Today, let’s talk about heel’s shape and elegance.

Which high heels are appropriate for work according to you?


Which one do you think is proper for working? I am sure you alreay have your answers. But please let me help you review some general rules when wearing high heels:
Leather shoes look more elegant and classy, and they will fit your feet better.
You can wear tights with close toe high heels, but not with the open style.
When wearing open shoes, please do a proper pedicure in advance.


Now, let us review the different shapes one by one!

Kitten heels
Kitten heels are heels with the height from 3cm to 5 cm. The most common shoes that give a feminine touch for both social and business circumstances, but remains proper, serious.

Etiquette Tips:
Kitten heels are perfect match for almost all the looks. You may wear them with a suit, skirt or a dress,.
It suits all the daily activities such as working, shopping.etc. You can also wear them when you travel.

Stilettos high heels

Heels over 8cm are called stilettos high heels. Wearing stilettos will make you looks taller and your legs look slimmer. It is the highest you could choose for social or professional activities.

Etiquette Tips:
8-10 cm is perfect to show your feminine shape. Better match them with pants or long dress, avoid wearing skirts or it will be too sexy.
This height is not a good choice for ladies who lack practice of walking in high heels. Plus, you can not standing or walking for a very long time, or your feet will be very tired.
You could wear the stilettos when attending night events, or events that allow you to have seats.

Chunky heels

Chunky heels are those with rough heels. They could be more stable and comfortable to wear than the stilettos. But with the rough heels, your overall image might not have the flexible touch as with the stilettos do.

Etiquette Tips:
You can wear them with pants, dress, skirts or suits. Pay attention, you had better wear cloths of light fabrics to balance with the rough heels.
You can wear them for both social and professional occasions. But your deportment looks heavy with the big heels.

Sling back heel


If you want to have more security, then heels with one strap that goes around the back of the Achilles heel are the best.

Etiquette Tips:
Wear together with pants, skirt or a dress for having an elegant look.
The slings on the shoes make it easier to walk, and suitable for all occasions.
For those who have small heels, please avoid this shape because there is no way to put insoles into the shoes.

Mules

Can you believe it? The first Mules in the world is wore by Louis XIV! And later it became popular worldwide. In general, Mules have a wide or a closed front part to cover the skin of your feet.

Etiquette Tips:
You may wear them with pants, skirt or dress for more elegant look. And similarly, cloths with light fabrics are preferable.
Mules are for more casual look and for social activities.

Platform heels

Many women will probably find themselves at some point wanting the extra height and elegance, then they may choose a pair of platform stilettos. Contrary to the common belief that height comes at the expense of comfort, many people say platform heels are actually more comfortable than stilettos.

Etiquette Tips:
Try not to wear super tight shorts or skirts with platform heels; it’s not an elegant look, and might give people the wrong impression.
Avoid wearing them to every event where you may have to walk a lot.
Platforms are not recommended if you want to emphasise your trustworthiness or seriousness.

Fantasy high heels

There are so many types of heels you could never think of in your head, and yet they do exist. They are designed to attract people’s attention, but not very practical.

Etiquette Tips:
If you want to emphasize on your shoes, then you don’t have to match them with extremly uncoventional dress or suits.
Wear them if you are a designer or artist and you want to show very strong personal statement.

Dear ladies, there are more than 20 high heel’s shapes, I am sure you would like to know about them so please let me know which one in particular you are interested in!