- a slim heel
- a heel height of between 2" and 4"
- pointed toe
- minimum or no decoration
Optional flattering features may include:
- V-shaped vamp
- d'Orsay styling
- hidden platform
- shoe color to match skin tone
When you want to show off your legs to best advantage, avoid:
- strappy shoes
- caged shoes
- shoes with chunky heels
- shoes with ankle straps or wraps
- shoes with square toes
- flat shoes
Of course, few women want to spend all day every day wearing high heels, and I'm not advocating doing that. We all need to give our feet a rest sometimes, and that generally means wearing flat shoes, flip-flops, or sneakers. The occasion dictates the type of shoe we wear most of the time. High heels are appropriate for work in some cases, dining out, dates, and special occasions, but we wouldn't wear them to play golf or at the beach, and I certainly wouldn't wear them on a major shopping excursion.
