SleekHeels Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 I love heels with ankle straps, and I like skinny jeans too, but (apart from cropped jeans) I can't think of how the two go together. Has anyone made this combination work for them, or are they just not compatible? If you like it, wear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxyheels Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Not easy, I guess you have to try and find a pair of jeans that are a little too short for you. I suppose it helps if you have longer than average legs. High heels are the shoes I choose to put on, respect my choice as I repect yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shafted Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Not easy, I guess you have to try and find a pair of jeans that are a little too short for you. I suppose it helps if you have longer than average legs. Yep, that's what I'd do too. Shafted, the boots that is! View my gallery here http://www.hhplace.o...afteds-gallery/ or view my heeling thread here http://www.hhplace.org/topic/3850-new-pair-of-boots-starts-me-serious-street-heeling/ - Pm me if you want fashion advice or just need someone to talk to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleekHeels Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 Not easy, I guess you have to try and find a pair of jeans that are a little too short for you. I suppose it helps if you have longer than average legs. Thanks, I hadn't really considered the length of my legs, which are definitely shorter (and stockier) than average. I find that cropped jeans just below the knee work ok for me, but short trousers anywhere from above-the-ankle to mid-calf really bring out the worst in my body proportions. With full-length skinny-jeans I wonder maybe t-bar styles might work? If you like it, wear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockbass19 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I love heels with ankle straps, and I like skinny jeans too, but (apart from cropped jeans) I can't think of how the two go together. Has anyone made this combination work for them, or are they just not compatible? I think ankle strap heels look best with a sleek pencil skirt or a dress. Can't see them with skinny jeans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejay Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 I wear my Payless wedge heel, ankle strap, sandals "Portia" with capri length leggings, capri length jeans and skinny capri length jeans. I even posted a pic, with my review on the Payless site, wearing my "Portia" sandals with white capri length, leggings and a matching blue top, carrying my blue shoulder bag. Happy Heeling,bluejay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shoe Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Just roll the cuffs up in 1 inch rolls just a couple of inches above the ankle. Very chic. Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kashaze Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Thanks, I hadn't really considered the length of my legs, which are definitely shorter (and stockier) than average. I find that cropped jeans just below the knee work ok for me, but short trousers anywhere from above-the-ankle to mid-calf really bring out the worst in my body proportions. With full-length skinny-jeans I wonder maybe t-bar styles might work? If you are on the shorter side ankle straps will cut off the length you gain when wearing heels. A T-strap would do the same if the ankle strap was high. I think you could get away with it if you have the strap blend under your skinny jeans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleekHeels Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 Just roll the cuffs up in 1 inch rolls just a couple of inches above the ankle. Very chic. I totally hadn't thought of that! Maybe I don't have the body shape to shorten my skinny jeans like that, though perhaps I can use a long-line waterfall cardigan to re-balance my proportions and disguise my thunder-thighs. That could work with leggings too. I really like that it creates a feature of the ankle-straps rather than trying to hide them, and you're right, "chic" is the word. Thanks! (If I succeed I'll have to post a pic of course). If you are on the shorter side ankle straps will cut off the length you gain when wearing heels. A T-strap would do the same if the ankle strap was high. I think you could get away with it if you have the strap blend under your skinny jeans. You're right, that's probably why I've always felt more comfortable wearing my t-bar or ankle-strap heels with bootcut trousers (or a knee-length pencil skirt). If you like it, wear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kashaze Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 I totally hadn't thought of that! Maybe I don't have the body shape to shorten my skinny jeans like that, though perhaps I can use a long-line waterfall cardigan to re-balance my proportions and disguise my thunder-thighs. That could work with leggings too. I really like that it creates a feature of the ankle-straps rather than trying to hide them, and you're right, "chic" is the word. Thanks! (If I succeed I'll have to post a pic of course). You're right, that's probably why I've always felt more comfortable wearing my t-bar or ankle-strap heels with bootcut trousers (or a knee-length pencil skirt). When you make a decision, take a pic for us! I'd love to see how you pull it off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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