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  • So next up, we have the wedge. Now wedges are great because they give you

  • height, but they're also a lot more comfortable than wearing stilettos, and they're also a

  • little dressier than flats, so they kind of hit that nice balance.

  • I think the key words for wedges are that they are playful, and that they are fun. And

  • because they're so fun, I like to pair my wedges with brightly-coloured things. You

  • know, so things like sundresses, cute skirts, printed shorts - all these work well with

  • wedges. So I've hence chosen these very brightly-coloured

  • shorts to bring out that sense of fun and playfulness.

  • I would generally avoid wearing wedges to work because they could make you seem a little

  • less professional than I'm sure you'd like to have your boss think you are!

  • So for that, I'd go with our next type of shoe.

  • High heels come in various shapes and diameters, but today we're going to talk about my favourite

  • one, the stiletto. So me and the stiletto, we have a love-hate

  • relationship because they look great, but they hurt like HELL. And the word, 'stiletto'

  • actually comes from a long, slender dagger meant for stabbing purposes - so the name's

  • not really far off! Stilettos I like for their two main keywords

  • - that is, they are dressy and sexy, and can elevate almost any outfit immediately.

  • So the most obvious choice for a stiletto pairing is for a party dress like that, but

  • I prefer a more modern and low-key approach. Stilettos also work well with things like

  • T-shirts and jeans, for example. Just be sure to roll up the hem of your jeans to show off

  • the beauty of the heels, and to draw the eye and the focus to that part of the outfit.

  • Now with stilettos, also think about proportions in relation to your figure. For example, if

  • you have smaller limbs, then maybe a very thin stiletto is very flattering. But if your

  • ankles and your calves are a little bit thicker, you might want to go with a chunkier heel.

  • We'll talk more about pairing your body type to the right shoe in another episode.

  • So remember to subscribe to my channel for more tips. Also, if you want me to talk about

  • any other shoe in detail, let me know in the comment box below.

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  • time!

So next up, we have the wedge. Now wedges are great because they give you

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