Stiletto High Heels

Classic stiletto high heels have to be more than 3″ in length, and the diameter at the bottom of the heel should be less than half an inch. They were very popular during the 1950s and 1960s, when 6″ and 7″ heels were the order of the day. The stem of the heel was made from solid steel to give it the required strength, and certainly, the elegant ladies of that era proved it by dancing in their stiletto heels into the wee hours of the morning.

Looking Good in Stilettos

Stilettos add elegance and chic to any outfit, and even a pair of blue jeans becomes “smart casual” teamed with stiletto heels. The legs look longer and slimmer, the feet look petite and one feels like a tall, slender fashion model, so it is hardly surprising that stilettos are making a comeback and have become so very popular today.

It is really important to be able to walk well in stilettos, if you want to create the impression of a tall, slender beauty with long legs. Your gait should be natural and flowing, the shoe must become an extension of your foot - a natural part of your foot.

Practice makes perfect, they say, and that is exactly what you need to do. Practice wearing high heels at home. Unless you are already used to wearing high heels, in which case, you can start practice wearing a pair of stiletto high heels at home. Make sure that the shoes fit you well and are comfortable.

Walk around, carrying on with your normal activities and just become comfortable with the heels. Remain aware of your posture and keep your back straight at all times, remembering to keep the balance of your body well centered. Let the weight of your body rest naturally on your heel with each step, as you would if you were walking barefoot. Walk lightly, heel first and then toe – we all have different gaits, and practicing like this, you will find your own natural (well, natural with 6″ heels on!) gait, the one that makes you feel the most comfortable and balanced.

Stilettos are very high heels, and that slender little stick under the heel is not really confidence inspiring, so it is important to wear a very well made pair of shoes. A good pair of stiletto high heels will fit you well, feel very comfortable and most essential of all, they will be a perfectly balanced pair of shoes. The heels, in spite of their slenderness will feel sturdy, when the point of the stiletto stem is exactly under the center of your heel and you can rest your weight squarely on it.