A Guide To Heel Styles


From cute kitten heels to sexy stiletto shoes, there are so many different styles of heels these days that it can all be quite confusing. Many are fashion fads that might be around for too long, while others are wardrobe staples that seem to keep their place in the footwear trends.

Here is a useful guide to the different types of heels and how you can wear them.

Kitten

A short, slender heel, a kitten heel is actually a style of a stiletto with a similar shape but is much shorter and usually has a heel height of 2in at most. Kitten heel shoes tend to be more formal styles of shoes, typically with a court shoe design with a pointed toe or a sandal. Kitten heels have recently made a big comeback with the love for everything retro inspired and a comfortable style of shoes. Although most people can wear kitten heel shoes, they are typically more flattering to taller women or those with longer legs, as they can often make petite women look shorter when worn with skirts or dresses.

Cone

One of the most recent footwear fashions, cone heeled shoes are a quirky style of heel that is chunky at the top and thins towards the bottom of the heel. They