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All About Women's Stilettos

Everything You Didn't Know You Wanted to Know About Stilettos: Boots, Pumps, and Slingbacks

Every woman knows how to look taller and leaner without actually ever having to run a mile or lift a weight: wear stiletto shoes. Women's stilettos are shoes with a very high and narrow heel. Named after a dagger and varying in height, stiletto heels appear to elongate women's legs and decrease the size of the foot while, at the same time, displaying women's busts and buttocks and, of course, adding height. What's not to love?

And the Stilettos Strike, Leaving All Other Shoes Behind

The actual word "stiletto" is derived from the word "stylus," which means a pin, and refers to the metal pin that runs the length of most stiletto heels today to reinforce the sometimes spindly heels. The first stiletto heels were documented as recently as the 1940's, making the stiletto a relatively new style. A Parisian singer of the ‘40's named Minstinguett wore women's stiletto heels designed by Andre Perugia, and her pictures are the first physical documentation of the stiletto style.

The popularity of stilettos as a real trend increased drastically in the 1950's with the help of famous actresses Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield. With these ladies as foot models, the stiletto became an international symbol of sex appeal that lasts through this day. Women now wear stilettos to showcase their attractive busts and butts and to add a touch of feminine flirtation to the everyday outfit of jeans and a tee. The three most fashionable forms of stiletto shoes today are stiletto boots, pumps, and slingbacks.

Boots Rise in Popularity, Boots Rise in Height

As boots and booties increase in popularity this season, trendy and cute stiletto boots have been featured by many of the top designers, including Giuseppe Zanotti, Jimmy Choo, and Christian Louboutin. Booties are ankle-cut boots that occasionally feature a flirty open-toe design. Though stiletto-heeled boots can be cumbersome, the added support around your ankle can make walking in stiletto boots less of a challenge than walking in 4 inch pumps! Alexander Wang's Dree Fringe stiletto provides a taste of what's "in" for chic stiletto booties. The Dree Fringe features back zip closure, fringe accent, a 5 inch stiletto heel, and a peep-toe for a sleek, modern, and flirty look that's sure to impress your fashionista friends!

No Pain, No Gain: While Pumps Might Pinch, They Accentuate the Right Places

Though pumps might not be the most comfortable shoe, they definitely are classic and appeal to those with a taste for the simple yet chic. Women's pumps are versatile shoes that can be worn both in professional settings and during those nights on the town. Again, with stiletto heels, pumps showcase the natural beauty of your body by creating an angle for you to walk on that accentuates your bust and butt, while at the same time elongating your leg and seeming to decrease the actual size of your foot. One gorgeous example of a pump is Dolce and Gabbana's blue denim stiletto pump. The stunning silhouette of the pump remains intact, but the modern fabric of denim creates a chic and young look that will add flair to any outfit. The toe comes to a slight (but not harsh) point, and this stiletto shoe offers a 3.75 inch heel to enhance your beauty.

Singing Praises for the Sexy Stiletto Slingbacks

Slingbacks are sexy. Often featuring both an ankle strap and an open-toed design, slingbacks are designed to show neither too much nor too little of your flirty feet. Women's stiletto slingback shoes, with their slim, elongated heel, help to transform your body into a stunning vision. The Gorgeous stiletto slingback, designed by Yves Saint Laurent, is a stunning shoe for a girls' night out. Featuring an obi belt detail on the front, a buckle-adjustable ankle strap, and a peep-toe design perfect for showcasing a pretty pedi, what's not to love about this stiletto slingback?

Stilettos as a Permanent Fixture

Yes, ladies, there is a way to look a bit more fit without actually having to join a gym: it's called the stiletto. Women's stiletto shoes, because of their long and thin heels, contort the body in such a way so as to enhance your naturally beautiful shape, in addition to creating the illusion of added height. Though occasionally difficult to balance in, to many women today, the benefits of wearing stilettos outweigh the costs; in any case, stilettos are a fashion trend that will not be going away in the near future. Women's stiletto shoes are here to stay!

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