Femininity Columnist Denae Doyle Explains More On Walking Like A Lady!
Most TGs need a WIDE shoe. When a pair or shoes are tight, there is no way anyone can have a graceful, feminine gait. In modeling school, I was taught by some of the best runway models. This was drilled in our head, constantly – that is for us to consider our “runway heels” as a “uniform piece of our wardrobe” needed for runway work.
If you watch professional ballroom dancing, now shown on television, you will learn so much by watching these graceful women. First, study their shoes! They generally have a “uniform heel” for ballroom dancing, which is a T-strap. That gives the dancer total support, as the heel is covered; there is a strap across the top of the foot, and the toes are covered and supported. Yet, it is a very feminine shoe. Girls must remember, it is not the shoe alone that makes a sexy, or feminine statement. It is the entire outfit. In fact, if one does a good job… your shoes will not be noticed… much. How many shoes do we see on the Red Carpet?
Next point, the taller a girl is… the less thin her high heel can be. And, of course, the heavier your weight, the less thin a heel can be. This is simple engineering! Now, this brings up the newer look; the shoe with the platform. If you’re tall and somewhat heavier, the platform will give you additional support, but you will still have your legs looking thin, and having a sexy look. The toe, is actually MORE important, than the heel. Most will see the to shape of the shoe. If you wear a square toe, you will look less feminine. I also feel, a really tall girl (over 6 feet) should not wear flats… as flats will bring attention to you being the poor tall girl, that can’t wear heels! So, do put a shorter heel on. Remember ladies, most GG’s average height is about 5 foot 5 inches. Tall for a GG is 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 10 inches. I am also tall; I am 5 foot 9 inches with no high hairstyle and with hair I am about 5 feet 10 1/2 inches. Being tall and wearing a tall heel, can be difficult for any GG and TG.
A few pointers to get around wearing the taller heels. I have always brought attention to my face, and outfit, and voice. I have used lots of body language which I have taught in my Feminine Movement Volume 1, which shows you how to create curves and twist and turns in the body. And, remember to always slightly bend your elbows, bringing your hands up around your bust line, face, and not allowing your arms and hands to simply hang down… looking long. I also teach in Volume 1 how to bend your elbows slightly to create a shorter image. Also, break colors. Example; wear one color skirt, and another color blouse, creating a break in your height. Never wear white shoes, or shoes that bring attention to your feet.
Try pulling on stretch boots with a wedge heel, which is about 1 1/2 inches. You will look feminine, your legs will look sexy, and you will have lots of good support with the wedge heel (and platform if you wish). Also, wear a Wide, and remember not tight or really pointed toes. They may look great in the store, but get back to your common sense…. regardless of how Hot they look! Put both pairs on with hosiery, and walk around the shoe department. If you’re not totally sure, buy them. Take them home, and ASAP put a piece of masking tape on the bottom of the shoe and heel. Now, walk in them. Another runway trick! This allows you to walk in the shoe, but if they still hurt after one or two hours, take the tape off… and return them to the store… as the shoe will be perfectly flawless on the bottom. Note - wear hose. Also, after wearing your shoes, place them out on your patio and let the sun air dry them. This helps with odor and with shrinkage.
Also, another trick I learned at 19 years old when doing a runway show, and when I was told to wear a pair of shoes, that did hurt my feet. I bought a shoe stretcher; they are about $25.00 (go to QVC and type in ‘shoe stretcher’ in their search box). You can widen them or stretch them at certain toe points. Lastly, walk in them about 20 minutes a day, until they stretch out some on their own. But, honestly… take it from a girl who has purchased a zillion heels; just find a basic black shoe that fits. Pay more for better quality. Look for support and quality, with a 2 or 3-inch heel.
One day, I was shopping in downtown San Francisco (at a wonderful area called Union Square) as they have the best high quality stores you can find. And, they have very tall street windows. After 6 or 7 hours of straight shopping, I glanced over and saw myself walking, and I didn’t recognize myself at first! I looked 11 yrs old walking in heels for the first time!
So, leave the sexy 4-5 inch heels for home, for play. For the girl that gets out in public and wants to blend and be taken seriously as a beautiful women walking (and has men jumping out of their seats to get another look at the beautiful girl that just walked by) then go to a quality shoe store, such as Nordstrom’s or Macy’s. Try on a “support shoe” (remember the beautiful ball room dancers) that does not have that high of a heel, and perhaps get a shoe that has an open toe, or open sides… and try several pair on in a size 1/2 larger than the feminine size you normally wear, or try a Wide. Always take nylons to the shoe department, when trying on shoes for a better fit.
Feel free to contact me and keep smiling,
Denae Doyle
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