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The struggle with high heels

 

“Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world.”- Marilyn Munroe.

You can never go wrong with heels. They are a beauty lift. There is an aura of confidence, the lifting of mood and the illusion of increased stature. It gives the very idea that you are ready to take on the world.

High heels: A necessary evil
High heels: A necessary evil

In not too distant years, policies of corporate organisations (banks especially) spelt clearly that females were expected to wear only shoes not higher than two inch heels so they could get around easily and give the impression of serious mindedness.

High heels were perceived to be too mature or problematic for ambitious women. Today, the veil of limitation has been lifted and high heel has gained immeasurable favour by becoming one unique item that can compliment any female corporate outfit.

In some organisations, heels are a necessary dress code in core departments. If you are not wearing sky-high-heels, you are deemed a criminal and shall instantly be expelled.

Current fashion trend allows heels to be worn on any outfit; casual, corporate and even traditional attire (even if they are visible only in small flashes, when a hem moves to one side).

They, in essence, complete a fashion statement. The heel has come to be the representation of feminine attraction and even power.

There is the rising alarm that high heels have come to be accessories of control for women. Women wear heels to be more sexually attractive and take over power from men.

Against contrary opinions, high heels do not highlight a natural lack of height (as even tall girls are seen wearing them), they confer an advantage gained from artificially increased stature.

Women who wear heels have been conceived to be vain, ornamental and deceitful. Good girls don’t wear heels, at least not very high ones.

However, the heel situation has become critical in recent times. Despite the beauty and admiration attached to the rocking of heels on any outfit, many women have held on to it with much desperation.

But we all know the price of beauty ain’t cheap.

Most women admit high heels make their feet hurt and are not very comfortable, but they tolerate it to look taller, stylish, and more professional.

Doctors have warned of the health implications of wearing heels all the time; could contribute to knee and back problems, disabling injuries in falls, swollen ankles, ingrown toenails from crunched toes, shortened calf muscles and of course an awkward gait.

On a lighter note, if you have ever wondered why some women at the junction carry two bags, know today, that one is the regular hand-bag and the other is specifically for their high-heel shoes.

Many women usually carry flats to substitute once they start getting uncomfortable. Although, the impression and gait that high heels give cannot be replaced, there are, however, flat shoes and sandals that can give a woman the beauty, impression and composure needed, if well rocked. Good thing medium block heels are becoming a trend.—bellanaija.com

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