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    Is it OK to wear heels if you're tall?
    Candace Hanna
    Professional Stylist
    Candace Hanna is a stylist and style expert based in Southern California. With 16 years of experience in the corporate fashion and personal styling realms, she runs Style by Candace, a personal styling agency that focuses on helping individuals find their personal expression through clothing. Her work has been featured in magazines such as Shoutout LA and VoyageLA.
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    Yes! Tall is beautiful—most people would be a little taller if they could choose—so don't worry about what other people think. If you wear heels, it's not necessarily about height, it's about using the angle to create a feminine silhouette. However, you can create that angle with a low heel, if you'd be more comfortable.
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    How do I ask my much taller girlfriend if she would not wear high heels without her thinking I'm intimidated or insecure with the fact she towers over me and at times it feels awkward.
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    The best approach is to be honest. There is nothing to be embarrassed about.
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    My girlfriend is 2" taller, and wears 4" heels, and now wants to wear 6" heels. She can't understand why I'm not on board with becoming another 2" shorter than her. What do I do?
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    You may be displeased with your girlfriend's decision, however there is nothing you can do to stop it. Maybe sit her down and try to have a rational and calm conversation. Voice your concerns, but do it in a way that isn't controlling or aggressive. However, if she still feels the same way, remember that this is a small issue, and if it makes your girlfriend happy, then just leave it. What she chooses to wear is really her decision.
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    What is the best age to start wearing heels?
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    Probably 14 - 16 years old, but it's really up to your parent's discretion.
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    I'm tall and I need to find a decent pair of mid heel shoes for a party, so that I'm not the freakishly tall person, taller than all of the guys. What could I get?
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    2-3 inch heels are a good bet. If you're worried about being taller than all the guys think about the average height of the men there and your height plus the heel height. Obviously this isn't a "rule" but if you're more insecure about your height (like me) it can be helpful.
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    Which type of heels have a hole in the center which makes them similar to a sandal?
    Amanda Cousins
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    A peephole heel has a hole in the center, which can can make it appear similar to a sandal.
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