an issue -new problem, or?

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New big issue with me is something I just discovered--this has to do with proportion of an outfit, but also with ones legs. This is the amount of space between tops of booties, shoes with ankle straps, gladiators, etc. and the length of pants or skirts. With all the high ankle footwear it is not easy to figure out what goes with what. Since I am not blessed with the best legs, and am a bit leggy for my height, when I try the shoes or sandals with any bottoms be it rolled, or not, except for ankle pants, I am mostly not happy with the look. My legs look either fat, bowed or something. Then I put on the loafers, sandals without ankle straps, flats or pumps I am happy with the look.

Looks like all this higher ankle footwear is for ladies with nicely shaped legs. seems to me it just calls attention to the bare leg, when I think one wants it to call attention to the shoes...

11 years ago

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Kristin L

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I'm sorry AT. I remember hearing people at band camp when I was in high school commenting that my legs were "too d*$@ long for my own good". I don't think being leggy is a bad thing. And as another bowlegged, fat legged person, I think it's really only noticeable to us. Would something like tights with a fun pattern or texture work for you wearing a high ankle wear?

Or, if your self conscious about your legs, maybe you could consider a shoe with a "stump-ifing" ankle straps? They can make your legs looks shorted.

11 years ago

Kiwichik

Veteran

Perhaps you just need to adjust your eye to the ankle strap or go with ankle straps that tone in with you skin colour.

11 years ago

Kathleen

Active Member

I think 'leggy' is an advantage with that look. To my eye, it only looks right with long legs. That said, I have legs for days and I still don't care for the look on myself. Wear what makes you happy!

11 years ago

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