Wednesday, February 22, 2012

How To Elongate Your Legs

How To Elongate Your Legs


Tory burch shoes
$295 - bloomingdales.com

Badgley Mischka gold heels
$1,668 - jildorshoes.com

BCBG Max Azria gold pumps
$72 - heels.com




Trade in your basic black for a pair of nude or skin tone heels.  This is a closet staple because not only do nude color high heels go with almost any outfit, but they are the go-to shoes to elongate your legs.  Celebrities use this trick all the time.  This also applies to metallics, like silver and gold as well.  

A good tip to know is if your calves or legs are strong or more athletic looking, go for a pair of skin tone high heels that have a thicker heel like the Tori Burch shoes above.  This will balance out the bulkiness in the legs giving more streamlined length visually.  However a very thick wedge can make your legs look thicker too, so it's all about balance and tricking the eye.  

Also remember that ankle straps are not for everyone, especially if they are not skin tone because if your legs are on the thicker side, the horizontal straps visually cut the length of your leg making them look shorter and even more thicker.  So if you are not blessed with skinny or long legs, stick with a nude pump, which is the most flattering and elongating of the bunch, like the Diane Von Furstenberg pumps shown above.  They are simply timeless and classic and will go with almost anything in your closet. 
 

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