If possible, every woman should have a pair of stilettos heels in her collection of shoes. Stiletto heels not only look sexy but they help to give the illusion of longer legs. The first pair of stiletto heels was seen being worn in the 1940s and was soon made popular by Hollywood stars such as Jayne Mansfield and Marilyn Monroe in later years. Stilettos can be worn with almost any outfit and gives that extra 'oomph' to your outfit. You can wear it with a pair of jeans and t-shirt or a pencil skirt and it will look great on both. These heels do vary in length and some are so high that it must surely be worn with great care! You can find stiletto heels in pumps, sling-backs as well as boots. Some of the designer shoes made popular by royalty as well as film stars are by Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik and Christian Louboutin.
Stiletto boots are a bit easier to walk in as there is a form of support around the ankles unlike heeled pumps. These heels are very versatile and can be paired not only with evening clothes but also with work wear. You can find them in various colors from sunshine yellow to soft blue and the ever dependable black color. They can also be found made with a variety of materials from fabrics like satin and denim to leather and suede. Just by wearing heels in different designs and fabric, you can change the look of the outfit. Stiletto sling-backs are also very sexy and give the outfit an alluring look. There are those that feature peep-toe fronts which give a glimpse of your sexy toes whilst giving the illusion of really long legs and smaller feet. The ankle straps also help to give your feet support whilst walking.
Boots have also featured stiletto heels and you can find them on ankle boots to thigh length boots. Fashion shows are never without models in their extremely high stiletto heels modeling the latest designs of the well-known and famous designers on the runways. To make them more interesting and desirable, designers have added embellishments such as diamantes, buckles, buttons, ribbons, zips and rhinestones. The shoes come with pointed heels or in rounded shapes. Some will find it uncomfortable to wear these heels in pointed fronts so the next option would be to look for rounded ones. These look good paired with a skirt and blouse for office and can be worn for an evening dinner or party after work.
The allure of the stiletto heels can be seen in the way women carry themselves when wearing one. The heels encourage the wearer to assume a very sensual posture whereby the back is forced to arch. This gives a very sexy and curvy look to any body shape and it helps to transform the look of the woman in the outfit from looking good to looking alluring and sexy. However, remember that the higher the heels the more one must practice walking in them. The popular height that women opt for is around 4 inches as these are easier to wear and walk in.
Do try on different widths of stiletto heels to ensure you are comfortable in them. Branded designer heels are usually more comfortable as quality is taken very seriously along with style and fashion trends. A black stiletto heel is something every woman should try to have in her wardrobe. The heels need not be very high but once you get used to wearing and walking in it as well as looking fabulous wearing it, you will wonder how you ever neglected to have one!