Larger Size Womens Shoes: Some Fashion Tips
A bigger variety of larger size womens shoes is now on offer in retail stores and online sites. The expansion of the plus size apparel industry not only created a niche market for bigger size clothes but also provided for another of women’s primary passion – shoes.
Footwear has always been one of the main passions of women. In the television series “Sex and the City,” the character of Carrie is often shown as shopping for shoes when she gets depressed or lonely. This is not an exaggeration; buying footwear does make a woman feel better. Now, more and more women with big or wide feet are enjoying the therapeutic benefits of shoe shopping; thanks mainly to the emergence of fashionable lines of larger size womens shoes.
Like plus size clothes, big shoes for women suffered from lack of design a few years back. Retailers and manufacturers used to think that a woman with big feet will not consider fashion and trend in shopping for shoes but would focus more on convenience and comfort. But the apparel industry is finally awakened to the reality that fashion is every female’s middle name, regardless of her size. Now, footwear retailers and manufacturers have created shoes for bigger women that are not only convenient and comfortable but also trendy and fashionable.
If you’re a size 14 or above or have wide feet, the first step is to search the Internet. Online resources are available that list stores offering big shoes for women. You can even order them directly from the online source. If you prefer visiting shoe stores, look for those that have separate sections for extra large footwear, this will make shopping easier and faster since you don’t have to plough through the displays to look for your size.
For women with wide or big feet, shoes with at least an inch of heels are ideal. Actually, the taller the better. Heels make feet look narrower and smaller since they draw the eye upward and create an illusion of trimness. Black is still the color of choice although you can also experiment with other darker colors. For those with wide feet, regular pointed-toe shoes are not recommended. Instead of choosing a pointed toe footwear (which is currently the trend), opt for a shoe with thinning toe line but not necessarily pointed. A lot of brands are offering shoes with semi-squared toe areas with heels and thin straps, these types look sexy even on big feet. Another good option: sandals with regular straps. Straps should not be too big or too thin, choose the ones with straps that are just right for your feet’s width and length.
A lot of larger size womens shoes are now designed to provide comfort and create a sexy look. Spend time trying them on and choose what fits you best.
