They say that beauty recognize no height, weight or proportions. But let´s be honest! Beauty blooms at any age, with any body type, however following a certain fashion code. This applies both when choosing clothes and when choosing shoes. And that's exactly what we're focused on!

Today we will focus specifically on little women and the shoes that are suitable for them. First of all, let's distinguish between little women - overall body height and "petit legs" women, those who have short legs. Short legs do not necessarily mean a short figure, therefore universal advice does not apply to both groups. But maybe we can help you get ranked through our tips.

Although it should be true that little women also have a small shoe size of 36-37, this is not always the case and therefore shoes should be chosen carefully. Because the bigger the number, the more the shoe takes on volume. And we don't want that for little women!

 

Height, colour and design - everything counts

We all know, or at least deduce, that high heels make us visually taller. However, in order to balance the entire female silhouette, you need to think about the following:

Not only the height, but also the width of the heel is important. The wider the heel, the more negative is its impact on the overall image of a little woman. Little women should avoid platform shoes, wedge heels or "pony" heels (note: High shoes with a hoof-like heel). On the other hand, stiletto heels are a great alternative, and since they are not wearable on a daily basis - at least for the majority of the population - they are perfectly replaced by shoes with block heels. On the one hand, they are stable when walking, and on the other hand, they do not widen the leg and add height to it. Another important factor is the colour of the shoe.

Darker shades are more flattering for a petite figure because they don't draw attention to themselves - and therefore don't reveal that they are your secret weapon for height enhancement. You don't have to worry about buying only black or brown. Even dark burgundy colors or dark blue fulfill their purpose. While shades of beige and "nude" will benefit ladies with shorter legs (if chosen in a color close to the color of the skin) for optical lengthening, they will not do much with height as such. Such beige ballerinas will be comfy, but they will not make you or your outfit stand out of the crowd.

In addition to bright shoes, little women should also void extravagant models. The simpler the model, the better it "blends" with the clothes. But he doesn't have to go unnoticed! However, we recommend avoiding imaginative applications and accessories such as bows, buckles, flowers, glitter...

Strap around the ankle. If you are short and have short legs, avoid shoes with a strap around the ankle. Such sandals or pumps are sexy, but they look clumsy on short and, God forbid, stronger legs. If you don't want to give up the strap for any reason, keep it as thin as possible. Thick straps will do your feet a disservice and can look cheap or even vulgar.

The height of the upper should be proportionate to the height of the heel. Little women can be inspired by famous little celebrities such as Kylie Minogue, Shakira, Madonna. They often wear high boots with high heels. Little women are generally advised to avoid flat-soled boots. Unisex shoes, sneakers that have a high upper and a low sole have the same negative impact. The combination of a high top with a flat heel is not attractive and shortens the leg of small women. Ballerinas or Mary Janes shoes have a low upper and no heel - that is, the right combinable ratio, but they are not particularly flattering for a short legs wearer.

The right shoes for little women

So how can you play it safe and wear the right shoes if you are short?

The perfect shoes for petite women are those with a high heel, black ankle boots with a heel (in line with long narrow pants), dark pumps with medium high heels, elegant flip flops with a higher heel. Experts advise matching winter footwear in particular with trousers, black boots on black trousers visually add length and height to the legs.