https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-wearing-heelsdo-you-get-used-to-feeling-so-tall Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 14:38:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-wearing-heelsdo-you-get-used-to-feeling-so-tall/page/2#post-364328 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 04:43:43 +0000 Carole 364328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Even if I wasn't tall (5' 9) I would only be able to wear heels less than 2 inches. My feet won't allow for much more. I don't mind feeling taller than most others, I'm used to it and rather like it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-wearing-heelsdo-you-get-used-to-feeling-so-tall/page/2#post-364105 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 22:17:00 +0000 Beth 364105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love feeling tall, too! I can comfortably wear a 3.25" heel for hours but a mere quarter inch higher and my feet are uncomfortable and I have a harder time walking. </p> <p>Like others, I don't necessarily notice the height in heels but I definitely feel the shortness in flats. Regardless, my shoe wardrobe runs the gamut. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-wearing-heelsdo-you-get-used-to-feeling-so-tall/page/2#post-364037 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:43:31 +0000 RoseandJoan 364037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love feeling tall, I'm 5ft 8" and wear 4 inch heels as much as the occassion allows. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-wearing-heelsdo-you-get-used-to-feeling-so-tall/page/2#post-364019 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:23:25 +0000 nancylee 364019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm kind of a shortie at 5' 4 1/2" so I love the feeling of a 2- or 3-inch heel. I feel like I'm towering over people (even thought I'm not!).</p> <p>I think you should stand tall and proud in your heels. Most women would love to have your height! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-wearing-heelsdo-you-get-used-to-feeling-so-tall/page/2#post-364002 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:51:34 +0000 Patty 364002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A friend and I were in the shoe section at Walmart the other day. I always like to try high heels on for a joke and found the highest in my size--for extra fun they were butt ugly shoes too ;+D--Wow did I tower over my friend--they must have been 4 inch stilettos---my friend looked puny in her 5"5' and me around 6"2"!! Of course I couldn't walk in them--amazing how scared I became of a 4 inch fall.<br /> BTW--the tops of the Walmart shelves are very dusty LOL.<br /> I have to say I have been enjoying my post YLF kitten heels and like the little extra height. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-wearing-heelsdo-you-get-used-to-feeling-so-tall#post-363973 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:27:43 +0000 Cilleena 363973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tarzy-Are those platforms you speak of the Clarks Long Ponds? I had those and sent them back because I was afraid of the heighth, even though they were super comfy for heels. Now, I am thinking about ordering them again because I really wish I had at least one pair of casual heels in my wardrobe, just for variety. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-wearing-heelsdo-you-get-used-to-feeling-so-tall#post-363962 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:08:43 +0000 Sarah 363962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My average shoe height is 3.5" and that is what I'm most comfortable in (at 5'7"). I feel like heels balance out my shape best, plus with high arches flats just plain hurt.<br /> You do get used to it. As Heather mentioned above, I feel weird when I put on my only "flats" - workout tennies.<br /> I just got some 5" clogs and I feel a little teetery, but that's how I felt in my 4" shoes when I first got them - and now it's fine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-wearing-heelsdo-you-get-used-to-feeling-so-tall#post-363945 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:39:24 +0000 Aziraphale 363945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, you will get over it, if you get in the habit of wearing heels most of the time. If you only wear them occasionally, you'll probably always feel weirdly tall when you have them on, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Five foot nine is hardly freakishly tall! Embrace your inner Amazon woman and strut forth with confidence. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-wearing-heelsdo-you-get-used-to-feeling-so-tall#post-363915 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:37:05 +0000 tarzy 363915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My legs are short in proportion to my body, so heels even me out - but my fussy feet make it difficult to wear most styles. I've found salvation in some cushy Clark's platforms that are super comfy. I LOVE that little boost of height now (I'm 5'4") and I've quickly become addicted. I actually feel short when I don't wear my heels now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-wearing-heelsdo-you-get-used-to-feeling-so-tall#post-363884 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:51:04 +0000 yublocka 363884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I'm 5"10 in flats so I can say based on height alone, yes you do get used to it. In some of my social circles I am already a giant at that height, let alone when I wear one of my small collection of heels. Since I already feel taller than everyone else it doesn't make that much differene to me however. I do prefer environments where that isn't the case however, but such is life! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-wearing-heelsdo-you-get-used-to-feeling-so-tall#post-363873 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:36:13 +0000 Jyoti 363873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't feel any different but I think it's because I wear a variety of heel heights regularly and even in 5 inch heels, I'm still the shortest person in the room. xD</p> <p>I used to wear running shoes every single day when I was doing my Bachelor's degree, and I remember when I switched over to actually changing my shoes every once in a while. I definitely worked my way up to about 5 inch heels, and it doesn't feel weird anymore. Well, sometimes it does when I can actually look someone in the eye instead of having to look up at them. xD </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-wearing-heelsdo-you-get-used-to-feeling-so-tall#post-363744 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:58:00 +0000 Cilleena 363744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isabel, I am with you on feeling clumsy in heels too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-wearing-heelsdo-you-get-used-to-feeling-so-tall#post-363563 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 02:08:46 +0000 Isabel 363563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cileena, are you the voice inside my head ??? I JUST started wearing a little bit of a heel. I am 5'5 and feel monstrous, even in a 2 inch heel. Though Teri inspires me greatly. And I too am Team Wannabe.</p> <p>I know that a big piece for me is that I just feel clumsy in the shoes. I twist my ankle in Keds ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-wearing-heelsdo-you-get-used-to-feeling-so-tall#post-363560 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 02:05:27 +0000 Janet 363560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it! I'm not short (5'7") but I welcome feeling taller. It doesn't hurt that my husband is 6'6" so I get a little closer to his level. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-wearing-heelsdo-you-get-used-to-feeling-so-tall#post-363556 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 01:57:48 +0000 Kari 363556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the only times I notice are when I am standing next to someone who is actually taller than me (like my boyfriend), but is shorter when I am in my tall heels. Fortunately he doesn't seem to mind! Otherwise, as long as the shoes are comfortable to stand and walk in, I really don't notice a height difference from day to day when I switch between flats and my 2-3" heels. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-wearing-heelsdo-you-get-used-to-feeling-so-tall#post-363492 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:40:42 +0000 Kyle 363492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I routinely wear three inch heels. This puts me at 6' 1" at a minimum. I love it and embrace it. But it was not always this way. I once viewed my height as a curse, and now I think it is a wonderful blessing. So I hold my head high and walk tall. For me it is a matter of mindset and confidence. Hope this helps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-wearing-heelsdo-you-get-used-to-feeling-so-tall#post-363469 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:02:13 +0000 Jonesy 363469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You get used to it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-wearing-heelsdo-you-get-used-to-feeling-so-tall#post-363466 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:42 +0000 Cilleena 363466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like it's just an initial feeling that goes away. I think the weirdest thing for me was when I was wearing 3.5" wedges and I bent over to pick up my toddler. He seemed sooo far away. Then, also, my teens are getting close to my height, but don't wear heels (especially not my son, hehe) and I feel like a giant in heels. That should be a good thing, but feels odd because I'm not used to it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-wearing-heelsdo-you-get-used-to-feeling-so-tall#post-363442 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:35:53 +0000 Anonymous 363442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am just under 5' 8" and I love to wear heels. I love to tower! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-wearing-heelsdo-you-get-used-to-feeling-so-tall#post-363438 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:30:58 +0000 rosee 363438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The shoes I wear most often are a pair of Dansko professional clogs that have a 2" heel and 1" platform. I noticed that I was taller when I first got them and I liked it (I'm just short of 5'6"). I often wear flats and 3" heels too. I like the taller feeling in the heels, but alas, I got used to it and now don't really notice the difference as much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-wearing-heelsdo-you-get-used-to-feeling-so-tall#post-363429 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:21:52 +0000 nicoleb 363429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm just shy of 5'6" and i love wearing heels. I love feeling tall, more confident and my outfits more put together. I think the more you do it the more you just get used to it? My best friend is 5'9" and still wears 4-5 inchers and she loves it too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-wearing-heelsdo-you-get-used-to-feeling-so-tall#post-363426 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:17:24 +0000 Diana 363426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In my tallest shoes (probably about 3.5" platforms; normally, I don't go over 2.5") I feel really tall right when I put them on and suddenly everything in my apartment is a bit shorter... but the feeling generally goes away the minute I step outside and there are really tall things like trees and street lamps. ;)</p> <p>I am less than 5'4" without shoes on though... so I like a little extra height now and then... unless I happen to end up in a room full of short people and then I feel like a giant (which has actually happened to me... at a family wedding with a lot of short relatives!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-wearing-heelsdo-you-get-used-to-feeling-so-tall#post-363402 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 22:44:34 +0000 chewyspaghetti 363402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do feel really tall in my tallest shoes (but at 5 foot five, I know that I am actually not). Luckily, it doesn't bother my husband that we look like TomKat when I am in my big shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-wearing-heelsdo-you-get-used-to-feeling-so-tall#post-363391 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 22:25:21 +0000 Heather 363391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't notice height, but after wearing heels for so long it is a challenge to wear flats. My hamstrings are shorter and my legs get tired in flats. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-wearing-heelsdo-you-get-used-to-feeling-so-tall#post-363378 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 22:06:16 +0000 Girl X 363378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear heels of all different heights and only notice the change in perspective when I first put them on or take them off. I think you'll get used to it pretty quickly once you're wearing them and going about your day. It's like wearing a push up bra - at first the extra oomph is a bit surprising and you might bump into things that you normally wouldn't, but you soon get used to where your body ends and off you go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-wearing-heelsdo-you-get-used-to-feeling-so-tall#post-363370 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:58:41 +0000 biscuitsmom 363370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yup! You can get over it in a hurry-lol....my DH complains when Im nearly eye-level, but I LOVE it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-wearing-heelsdo-you-get-used-to-feeling-so-tall#post-363365 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:51:37 +0000 rae 363365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I definitely had to get over it. But now I wear high shoes so often at work that I have to "get over" feeling short and stumpy every weekend. :T </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-wearing-heelsdo-you-get-used-to-feeling-so-tall#post-363357 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:28:23 +0000 Cilleena 363357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think it's about my actual heighth, but more about the height difference. Does that make sense? Like Celia said, even though she's petite, she feels too tall in heels because she's not used to it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-wearing-heelsdo-you-get-used-to-feeling-so-tall#post-363356 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:25:32 +0000 Cilleena 363356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For example, I love this look from Kendi with the pink checked shirt, shorts and wedge heels. I could totally see myself wearing it, except for the heighth on those cute wedges. But, to wear flats with the outfit would really change the look.</p> <p><a href="http://kendieveryday.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://kendieveryday.blogspot.com/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-wearing-heelsdo-you-get-used-to-feeling-so-tall#post-363355 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:24:46 +0000 annagybe 363355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love being tall. I was very bummed when my doctor remeasured my height and I was only 5'7" instead of being 5'8". I regularly wear 4" heels and even own some that are over 5". </p>