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I’m sure many of you know perfectly well how to walk gracefully in heels. On the other hand, I’m sure some of you are shaking your head thinking, oh no I don’t! With all the formal dances coming up for high school girls, including one of my own, and banquet, graduations, and even wedding season; I thought this was the perfect time to do a blog post with steps on how to walk gracefully in heels. When Marilyn Monroe said, “Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world,” I’m fairly certain she was referring to heels … possibly stilettos. After all, we are talking about Marilyn. But if you can’t walk in heels, I’ve put together seven steps to help you with taking those …well, steps …

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Step 1: Walk heel to toe, not toe to heel.

The easiest way to look like an amateur in heels is to put your whole foot down at once, as if you were wearing flats. When wearing heels, put your heel down first, followed by your toe. This will make your walk look more natural.

Step 2: Take Small Steps.

Wearing heels makes your stride shorter than normal, so you’ll have to take an increased number of small steps to go the same distance. I’m not recommending baby steps, but don’t try to take your usual long strides, either.

Step 3: Don’t Rush.

Trying to walk quickly in heels ends up looking quite awkward. Between the smaller steps and the compromised balance, it’s best to take your time in heels. Besides, believe it or not, walking slowly gives off an air of confidence.

Step 4: Lean slightly back.

You may find that you want to walk faster than your heels will allow, and end up craning your neck forward to compensate. This ends up looking strange, so allow yourself to lean just the slightest bit back when walking in heels, and this will counteract your inclination to lean forward.

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Step 5: Visualize yourself walking in a straight line.

Like you were taught in art class, when you want to draw a straight line, you’ll get better results if you look at your end point, as you draw .. rather than looking at your pencil as you move. Similarly, when walking in heels, you’ll walk more gracefully if you look at your goal point (maybe it’s the podium at the end of a stage), and visualize a straight line going toward your end point, rather than looking down at your heels as you walk.

Step 6: Arch your foot slightly.

As you take each step, or if you feel yourself slipping, arch your foot slightly to put pressure on the inside of your shoe. This will make your shoe fit close to your foot, making it easier to maneuver.

Step 7: Make sure your shoes fit.

If your shoes don’t fit properly, it makes the difficult task of walking naturally almost impossible. If your heels are too big, use shoe pads for a better fit and if they are too small, consider having them stretched by a local cobbler or you can watch YouTube videos to see ways to stretch them yourself. But ALWAYS try on and walk around in heels before purchasing. If they are not comfortable initially, imagine how they will feel after a couple hours.

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I hope you found this post to be helpful. If you don’t wear heels often, it may be good to notepad this post and refer back to it a few days before an upcoming event.

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