Dear ladies, it is known to all that high heels would give you a more feminine touch on your whole attire. However, do you know which pair in your collection could make your legs look slimmer and why? Today, let’s discover together the secrets about high heels, are you ready?

What is the perfect height?

In our previous article, we already introduced about heels for different occasions. Do you know which height is the best to show your feminine shape?

It is never “the higher, the better”. Actually, heels around 8cm will perfectly elongate your calf line.

The different types of high heels

There are more than 20 shapes of high heels, which types do you know and which ones do you have in your shoe cabinet? 

Different types of heels

I am sure you all have many. If you want to have slimmer appearance, here are a few rules we strongly suggest you to follow.

  • Rule 1: Pointed-toe heels is the best compared with round-toe heels and square-toe heels.

You always have to choose your heels to match the style of your clothes. Square-toe heels can show perfectly your unique style, while round-toe heels could enhance the cuteness of your attire. However, pointed-toe heels are the best to visually extend your legs–you will look taller and slimmer at the same time.

  • Rule 2: Stilettos is the best compared with chunky heels and wedge heels

Wearing stilettos will make you look taller and your legs look slimmer. It is the highest（8-10cm） you could choose for social or professional activities. Chunky heels and wedge heels are more stable and comfortable to wear, but they lack the delicate touch compared with stilettos.

  • Rule 3:   Be careful with straps

Straps can be very attractive with their unique design. People will pay more attention to your ankles and your legs once you were wearing it. We would suggest you not to wear it if you want your legs to look longer and slimmer.

However, what if you still want to appear slimmer with strap heels?Please choose heels with single strap, avoid heels like ballet straps

Please choose heels with single strap, avoid heels like ballet straps

If you choose heels with a single strap around ankle, your feet will look slimmer if the strap is thinner

Please choose straps with beige colour

  • Rule 4: V cut and round cut is better than square cut

In order to visually elongate your legs, you should expose the skin of your feet more, and do not cut it with straps. In this case, the top line of your heels should be better with V cut or round cut.

  • Rule 5: Achieve proper standing/walking/sitting postures with heels 

Good deportment is also important to achieve slimmer look when wearing high heels. No matter what kind of heels you are wearing, you should always have a proper posture to stay healthy and elegant.

When you stand, you should put your weight in the middle of you palm and your heel.

When you are seated, you should not have your feet under the chair if you want legs to look longer.

When you walk, you should walk straight, and step with your heels on the ground first.

Last but not least, a healthy lifestyle plus deportment exercises are also very important. I hope this article could give you some inspirations. 

And what else would you want to know about today’s topic? Feel free to share with us in the comments!