Shoes for Every Body Type: Finding the Right Fit for Your Feet and Your Style

We often pay much heed to the style of clothing in accordance with our body type but we ignore the fact that our footwear also plays a pivotal part in supporting and complementing our body. If you want to feel like you are walking down a runway and not just the hallway of your home or street of your block then give your footwear the importance it deserves.

Wearing womens shoes that are stylish yet comfortable are the perfect ones as opposed to those which only tick the box of style and fashion. Wearing a wrong shoe that doesn’t compliment your body will work negatively for your entire look and make you feel under confident at all times.

We all are different from each other, our minds and bodies work differently so what works for someone might not work for you and your body type. Understanding this is very important in order to feel confident, empowered and stylish in your own skin.

A perfect shoe is not only stylish but comfy, figure flattering and goes well with your whole structure. Your choice of shoe should also depend on your physical condition, strength, posture, feet shape and what your personal style is.

In this article, I will take you down the road where you will find the best match of shoes according to your body type so that you feel confident each time you step out of the home!

The Right Shoe for Your Body Type

1.Hourglass

Hourglass body shape is the most ideal body type in which body weight is divided very nicely between your bust and hips, leaving your waistline smart and sleek but this shape is rare. Studies show that only 8% of women have this sort of figure.

The best kind of shoes for this body type are pretty much what we all want, chunky platform heels, lace up strappy heels, kitten heels, peep toes and even slip-on sandals all work for this type. But I would strongly recommend peep-toe heels or ballerina shoes for this body type as it compliments its curves and keeps everything streamlined.

2.Rectangle

A unique type of body shape that features equal butt, waist and hip measurement, less curves, tall bodies and bottoms are rather flat. The focus of this shape is on your midriff, to give some drama and definition. Almost 46% of the women in the world including our darling Anne Hathaway are rectangular shaped.

For this kind of body type where things are pretty straight and not a lot of curves are involved, it's best to add some softness with shoes like pumps, loafers, Maty Janes or t-shaped flats or heels. Try to steer clear of stilettos as they put the focus on the legs and make them appear thinner.

3.Apple

Apple shape is not a very common shape among women as only 14% of the women own this body type. This shape generally means that your shoulders and upper body is heavier and broader than your lower body or hip area. Furthermore the waist area is also not very well-defined which means you have a well-proportioned figure, where nothing is too in-you-face. This shape is also referred to as an oval or round shape.

For this body type, the preferred choice of shoes will be chunky platform heels or wedges that will give a more balanced and streamlined look to your structure overall. Under-the-knee boots or lace up strappy heels also work great as they take away the attention from the mid section and focus on the legs.

4.Pear

This shape is the opposite of the apple shape which means your bust is slimmer than your hips. Around 20% of the women have this shape which makes it a common shape we need to talk about. Queen Beyoncé has this shape and we all love it! For this body type, the main aim is to take the attention away from the lower body and put the upper body in the limelight.

Opt for shoes that not only give height but also balances the distinction between the upper and lower body. Go for open-toe chunky platform heels and wedges, over-the knee boots also work great as they make the logs appear slimmer. Avoid going for ankle boots or calf length boots as it further divides the legs and puts the ficus there.

5.Inverted Triangle

In this type of body shape, you’ve broad shoulders and bust followed by slimmer hips and lower body too. your appearance looks broader and squared, because of your shoulders. For this figure the choice of footwear should be bold and daring as you want to take away the attention from your athletic upper body. Wear high heels, Cinderella heels, bright beautiful colored heels, chunky embellished sandals and pointed toe heels to bring out the femininity!

Takeaway

Women’s shoes must be chosen by taking into account the body type of the person, without that it will all look misplaced and forced. Take cue from the above mentioned body types and then choose your footwear wisely!