How to Wear Platform Shoes
Platform shoes and boots have sort of slipped off of the radar in the fashion world., Who looks best in platform shoes?, Basic black is a good color., Chunky platform sandals or clogs are a handy way for women who are more on the heavyset side to...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Platform shoes and boots have sort of slipped off of the radar in the fashion world.
Which is good; if you want to be unique, different, and stand out from the crowd, this is an easy way to do it. -
Step 2: Who looks best in platform shoes?
Plats work well for people who are a bit on the short side.
They give you a bit of extra height that's easy to walk in (compared to high heels with thin soles).
Also, people who tend to be a bit on the "chunky" side, with shorter legs or a longish torso, will benefit from the look.
Thin, slender, or tall people should avoid platforms. , Buy quality plats; cheap vinyl and plastic plats fall apart quickly and end up looking ratty.
For everyday wear, no more than a two inch platform and a four inch heel is probably the maximum for comfort.
Wear flare leg pants or jeans that complement your shoes or boots. , Keep things moderate; no extreme plats for everyday wear. , Sure, you could try to wear some platform boots with metallic silver striping or red flame patterns, but the basic platform style is wild enough.
Black or brown color, with minimal accents, patterns, buckles, etc. will work much better at creating a look that is different, but still tasteful. -
Step 3: Basic black is a good color.
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Step 4: Chunky platform sandals or clogs are a handy way for women who are more on the heavyset side to enhance their basic body type; again
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Step 5: it helps make feet/legs look proportional to the rest of the body.
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Step 6: The secret to making platforms work is to keep them a bit on the understated side.
Detailed Guide
Which is good; if you want to be unique, different, and stand out from the crowd, this is an easy way to do it.
Plats work well for people who are a bit on the short side.
They give you a bit of extra height that's easy to walk in (compared to high heels with thin soles).
Also, people who tend to be a bit on the "chunky" side, with shorter legs or a longish torso, will benefit from the look.
Thin, slender, or tall people should avoid platforms. , Buy quality plats; cheap vinyl and plastic plats fall apart quickly and end up looking ratty.
For everyday wear, no more than a two inch platform and a four inch heel is probably the maximum for comfort.
Wear flare leg pants or jeans that complement your shoes or boots. , Keep things moderate; no extreme plats for everyday wear. , Sure, you could try to wear some platform boots with metallic silver striping or red flame patterns, but the basic platform style is wild enough.
Black or brown color, with minimal accents, patterns, buckles, etc. will work much better at creating a look that is different, but still tasteful.
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