How to choose the heel height to match the length and style of the skirt?

Despite the fact that fashion is a capricious lady, there are a number of rules that cannot be broken. This is a kind of axiom in the world of style and design. If you ignore established trends, you will end up with an inappropriate and even vulgar image. This applies not only to the style of clothing, but also to the height of the heel.

In order for the outfit to be harmonious, you need to strictly follow the established rules, choosing the heel to match the length of the skirt, dress, or sundress.

What heel is suitable if the skirt is short?

Mini - above the knee and slightly below mid-thigh. It is worth adding that the times of ultramini have sunk into oblivion, as has the combination of this length with a variety of curvy styles, for example, “sun”, “bell”. Such a cut looks inappropriate, defiant, vulgar.

Today, models in a vintage style are in trend. The optimal solution is an A-line skirt with a slightly high waist, options with a straight, laconic cut.

Unfortunately, many young ladies wear tight minis in any, often inappropriate, situation. Moreover, they complement the outfit with ultra-high-heeled shoes.Why not an image for a club? But the stylists unanimously repeat: “No! And again no!”

One of the basic rules of fashion says: the shorter the skirt, the lower the heel.

Suitable options for mini:

1. Ballet shoes, sandals. An excellent solution for tall, slender girls. When choosing a color, you should give preference to the classic palette: white, chocolate, black, shades of gray. If the skirt is denim, you can complement it with denim ballet shoes: this will create an unusual harmony of shades.
2. Sandals with a slight instep. Can be either open or closed. Suitable for short ladies. Moreover, they will decorate both a slender girl and the owner of an “Apple” or “Pear” figure. Can be combined with a dress, sundress, skirt of any cut.
   

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3. Loafers, espadrilles. A properly chosen mini is a universal item of clothing. Therefore, it can be combined with elegant or casual shoes. For example, an excellent solution is to complement a skirt or dress with comfortable loafers, practical espadrilles, and loose clogs.
   

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4. Sneakers, sneakers, moccasins. One of the most successful combinations. Sports models look great with a skirt, dress, sundress of any cut. White sneakers are popular. And if you choose sneakers, then the classic white model with black lacing and the option with a low wedge heel are suitable.
5. Boots, ankle boots. The optimal solution for the cool season. Models with chunky, stable heels or low heels look good with minis.
6. Boots, ankle boots. The current solution is mini + rough boots with tractor soles. If we talk about ankle boots, products with low sloping heels or wedges are suitable.
7. Over the knee boots. One of the most popular combinations is mini + boots with low or stable heels of medium height.

Midi heel

Midi - a skirt above the ankle and below the knees. This is a real guide to the world of high-rise shoes. Moreover, midi is incredibly versatile - it will suit a fashionista with any shape.

With this length you can wear anything: sandals, sandals, classic pumps, mules, sneakers.

In the 2020–2021 season, the most fashionable combination will be a denim skirt or midi-length dress + high-heeled boots.

The curvier the model, the more it shortens the height. Therefore, such options are more suitable for tall girls. Ladies who are short or tend to be overweight need to elongate their silhouette, making their figure visually slimmer. In this case, you should pay attention to shoes with high heels.

Successful combinations:

1. The “pencil” just below the knee must be complemented with a heel. Moreover, the most attractive option will be the one with an elegant stiletto heel.
2. Straight knitted midis allow you to select a wide variety of shoe models. Of course, a stiletto heel would be appropriate, but it is still better to give preference to products with thick, stable heels. Instead of ankle boots, boots, shoes, you should wear shoes with comfortable wedges.
3. Lush midi. Definitely, yes - an elegant stiletto heel. Young ladies who prefer retro style should pay attention to pumps with a stud. Summer fluffy skirts made of thin fabrics can be complemented with ballet flats or sandals with flat soles.
4. “A-line” is best combined with low heels or wedges.

What to wear with a midi in winter?

High-heeled boots are the optimal solution. But you should understand that not every model is suitable. For example, it’s not a good idea to pair a midi with over the knee boots.Of course, no one forbids doing this, but high tops of shoes will simply not be visible under the hem of a dress or skirt.

You need to be wary of options with low heels in a cowboy style, “Cossacks”, and shoes with wide tops. Such styles visually shorten the legs, and in combination with a midi, the effect is enhanced.

Nobody wants to look like a “bun with short legs.” This is exactly the effect that will happen if you choose the wrong pair of shoes for multi-layered winter clothes. Therefore, in winter, a midi should be complemented with boots with a narrow shaft, just above the hem, and on a low, stable instep.

The right shoes for a maxi

You should not repeat the image of a glamorous diva in everyday life, when stylishly styled curls are combined with a flowing floor-length dress and thin high heels. This is the last century. Now the entire Instagram is filled with ladies preaching such an outfit. But stylists insist: “Under no circumstances should you embody the Instagram image in everyday life.” Such an outfit is appropriate in a formal setting, when a maxi dress involves shoes with high thin stilettos. In everyday life, only a flat sole is suitable. The exception is a daring grunge look. In this case, low-heeled ankle boots would be appropriate.

Open platform sandals do not lose their relevance. Probably, some people think that such shoes go better with midi-length clothes, but there is no need to abandon them: it is the maxi style that can balance the visual heaviness of a deliberately rough platform.

Stylists also advise avoiding:

1. Loafers and other closed models on a rough low rise. Such shoes deprive the image of femininity. Even if a young lady loves boyish style, this is not the right shoe option.
2. Sneakers, sneakers and other sports models. Although some fashionistas manage to successfully combine sneakers and maxis. The main thing is to choose the right skirt style. For example, light white sneakers and chunky sneakers look good with tight clothes.

To correctly calculate the heel height, you can use the formula:

(R: D – 1.61) * 10,

where P is height, D is leg length, 1.61 is the coefficient of the optimal relationship between leg length and height. For example, for a girl with a height of 170 and a leg length of 93, the calculation will look like this:

(170 : 93 – 1,61) * 10 = 2,18.

It turns out that 2.18 is the optimal heel height.

As you can see, the restrictions are simple. If you follow the rules, it’s easy to create the perfect look for all occasions.