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Women love high heels, and they are obsessed with these strange, stilt-like shoes for a long time. As far as we know, high-heeled shoes are worn around the world, women in particular.
A well-known female shoe lover in the American series《Sex and City》was Carrie, who is a writer for fashion columns on newspaper. She is always crazy about high-heeled shoes, and her love for shoes is much deeper than the desire for seeking Mr. Right.
I suppose most girls would admire her fabulous wardrobe for shoes, there are ranks of high- heeled shoes in various styles.
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Why do women choose to wear high-heeled shoes? Obviously, they are neither comfortable nor safe in appearance, and studies suggest high-heeled shoes are bad for the muscles and skeleton.
While women insist on saying it is a fashion statement and personal decision.
A professor of sociology from the University of Leicester gave his explanation. He says that high-heeled shoes have a kind of magical quality, it can transform a person’s stature and appearance in some way.
When you are wearing a pair of high-heeled shoes, it makes you 3 to 6 inches taller instantly. Not only do you feel taller, but also it makes you feel much confident and attractive with yourself, which leads to a glamorous poise, a kind of self-acceptance feeling.
Normally, In the working place, there is an unspoken dressing code for female and male workers, high-heeled shoes for women, black and brown leather shoes for men. No sandals and sports trainers accepted.
Women wearing high-heeled shoes stand up straight, walk elegantly, and act confidently. That is an usual thing, as long as they are not forced to do so and make it a sign of oppression.
That is only a general rule, once you are in a high-tech company, then there is no code at all, comfort and personality are the most important factor in choosing what to wear.
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Do men wear high-heeled shoes? Yes, they do. According to the professor, men usually are not troubled by shoes. Black, brown flat shoes are their usual choice. There is no stylish footwear to define them, who they are, or what group they belong to.
If men wear high heels, it will evoke a view of suspicion to some extent, in term of sexuality, work ethic, or general moral standards. Especially in working place, men wearing high-heeled shoes, flamboyant clothes, their work ethic will be judged. It is a normal social psychology, not necessarily associated with the truth.
In a word, if you are able to choose and also the the the choice is subordinate to the exact situations properly, you can wear whatever you like.
Female friends, still obsessed in high-heeled? It is not a problem, just go buying, buying, buying. Remember to buy those well-designed pairs and be nice to your dear feet.
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