Heels — Styling & Pairing

Styling and Pairing

How heels interact with garments and silhouette:

  • Skirts & dresses: heels lengthen the leg line and can change hem behaviour.
  • Trousers: cropped trousers can show ankle and shoe; wide trousers can swamp delicate heels.
  • Stockings & hosiery: seam lines and textures alter tone and tactile cues.

Writing tips

  • Use heel choice to signal character (practical vs decorative), mood (careful vs provocative) and era.