Fashion Talk: Flat Shoes on Short girls!

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Permalink Reply by brandyismagic on February 14, 2008 at 8:25am

Ahh, I HOPE there is a way to pull them off without turning myself into a midget. I'm 5"2 and as much as I LOVE high heels it's just not practical when teaching dodgeball. I'm thinking wearing pants that are a bit longer makes a difference. And you know, walking around on my tippy-toes all day. ;)

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Permalink Reply by Marjie on February 14, 2008 at 10:02pm

Yay you girl. I think we need more of that attitude for shorties like us ;)

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Permalink Reply by Renee on February 14, 2008 at 9:49pm

I don't think short girls should wear heels just to compensate for their height. If you like heels, wear 'em. If you don't, screw 'em. You rock out those flats, girl!

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Permalink Reply by Marjie on February 14, 2008 at 9:59pm

thanks girlie. I was thinking of changing my collection of shoes 'cause of my height, but I love my my flats, and when I shop for shoes, I always have my eyes on them. I own a few heels (which girl in her 20s doesn't) and I rarely wear them. Not 'cause I don't like them, but I just walk funny when I wear 'em.

btw....my best friend is 6'1" and she loves heels. how ironic isn't it?

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Permalink Reply by PP on February 16, 2008 at 6:26pm

I wear ballet pumps with trousers and jeansand i think they look good that way but i doubt i'd wear them with a skirt - i need heels to make my legs look skinnier!

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Permalink Reply by brunette on February 17, 2008 at 3:18am

I'm 5ft 2 and I am also living in flats at the moment!

I don't remember the last time I bought a pair of heels. Flats, however, catch my eye almost every shoe shop I go into, but I've restricted myself to 3 pairs of flats in three colours. That's it. A girl could not possibly need any more. Want anymore? Now that's another issue altogether.

The only times I feel like they're making me look shorter is if I wear skinny-legged jeans with them. I'm giving up on the skinny-legs anyway because I always end up with a pancake-arse too. So the good news is, flats can stay!

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Permalink Reply by Clueless Cat on February 19, 2008 at 9:49am

I'm 5'4 and wear flats on a daily basis - the only time I break out the heels are when I go clubbing, partly to make my legs look longer and partly cause I just feel really short packed in with taller ppl or girls in heels at the clubs! I don't think it matters whether you're tall or short - wear whatever you're most comfortable in!! :)

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Permalink Reply by RecoveringOverachiever on February 20, 2008 at 10:35am

Please tell me it's ok. I'm 5'1" as well and I just can't wear heels all day. Too much walking, not enough sitting in my routine for heels. I'll never be one of those girls that can wear 3" heels all day and out to happy hour without complaining!

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Permalink Reply by Maxie on February 25, 2008 at 8:12pm

I wear heels when I go out at night, but I think flats are adorable during the day (and any other time if I need to be comfortable.)

There's no way I could make it through my whole work day without my flats!

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Permalink Reply by Um...Yum! on February 26, 2008 at 12:29pm

I'm technically average (5'4"), but short in terms of fashion. I also have kind of short legs, so I think proportion has to do with it as well. Flats make my lower half look even worse, but whatever, high heels hurt and as much as I wish I could, I can't wear them all the time.

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