6 Inch Heels

Six inch heels can be fabulous or they can be foolish depending on how you wear them. Follow a few simple guidelines to make these shoes work for you and enjoy the same fashion worn by celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Victoria Beckham and Kate Beckinsale.

1. Learn how to walk. Don't even attempt to wear heels this high without learning how to walk in them first. Master the art of two inch and then three inch heels before you move on to higher heels. Take short steps when walking in high heels. Stand up straight and try to keep most of your weight on the balls of your feet. Don't slouch and don't keep all your weight on your toes or you could damage your back and feet. It is best to turn slightly to the side when walking up and down stairs in high heels and always hold the railing. Before you wear your heels, practice in them. Start by standing for short period of times. Once standing is comfortable, take steps. Wear your heels around the house before you wear them outside.

2. Exercise. Staying in shape will help you wear high, high heels without injuring yourself. Core strength, and strong calves and ankles will all help when wearing these extreme shoes. Another way to avoid shoe related injuries is to have a variety of footwear. It's not healthy for your feet or legs to be in sky-high heels every day. Mix up your foot wardrobe with two inch heels and flats to give your legs a much needed break. High heels can cause severe damage to your Achilles tendon, back, knees and ankles.

3. Get the right fit. High heels don't fit the same way as flats so make sure you try them on before you buy them. Your toes should have plenty of room in the shoe so they won't get jammed in the front of the shoe when you walk. When wearing shoes this high, always wear a shoe with a back. Backless shoes can be dangerous at this height.

4. Go out with a partner. Gwyneth Paltrow had the right idea when she went out on the town in six inch heels accompanied by her bodyguard. She leaned on the bodyguard when she had trouble walking in her towering pumps. Victoria Beckham has mastered that trick too. She leans on husband David Beckham when she sports her six inch Marc Jacobs pumps. Also keep in mind, towering heels are best left for dinners and sit-down events. They are not comfortable to stand or walk in for long periods of time.

5. Dress conservatively. Six inch high shoes were once reserved for prostitutes and bedroom fantasies. Today they are acceptable as an everyday shoe. After all, four inches is considered the new two inches and are even worn in corporate offices. Just be sure to avoid tiny skirts and tight fitting clothes if you don't want to look like a caricature in your six inch shoes.

6. Enjoy. Six inch heels are fun and make a definite fashion statement. If you are going to wear them, you should enjoy them. Follow these rules and wear your heels with confidence and grace.

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