Though many of us love high heels, others don't wear them very
often. Some are intimidated by high heels, while others have just never had the
occasion to wear high heels.
Either way, when a "high heel occasion" rears its ugly head, many will stay home with their trusted friend, the sneaker. If fear is keeping you out of the high heels you covet, set your phobias aside! Walking in high heels is not that difficult, and with a bit of practice, you'll stepping out in high heels in no time.
Either way, when a "high heel occasion" rears its ugly head, many will stay home with their trusted friend, the sneaker. If fear is keeping you out of the high heels you covet, set your phobias aside! Walking in high heels is not that difficult, and with a bit of practice, you'll stepping out in high heels in no time.
Here's How:
1.
First practice just standing in high
heels. In front of a full length mirror, stand for a while, then turn
slightly to each side. Not only will you be able to check your posture and
profile, but the act of merely standing in high heels will help remove some of
your apprehension, and let you get accustomed to the added height of the heel.
2.
Take
a few steps in your high heels. If possible, do
this at first on a hard floor (not too slick), or in a room with low carpeting,
as really thick or padded carpeting can throw off your balance.
3.
As
you walk in high heels, remember to
keep your legs straight and as close together as possible. With each step,
point your feet as straight in front of you as you can. Start off with slow,
determined steps at first, being extra conscientious of each step. As you build
confidence and experience walking in high heels, it will become much more
natural.
4.
Continue
walking back and forth across the
room, turning different directions, and stopping without wobbling on your high
heels. Once you're comfortable with this, try the same thing on different floor
surfaces, and remember to start off slowly with each one.
5.
As
you grow more confident in your abilities to walk, turn, and do all the other
things you might need to do in high heels, you can move up to the height of shoe
you'll be wearing on the day or night of your event - but remember to start slowly with
each bit of added height. Jumping from two inch heels to four inch heels
probably will not be quite as disorienting as your first step in any high
heels, but it still will require patience and practice.
6.
When
wearing high heels on a staircase, always use
the rail if it is available, or at least be close enough to a rail that you can
reach it if you need to. When climbing steps, your entire shoe heel and sole
should land firmly at once on each step.
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