Style at Mizzou?

[VandalSquirrel]

Originally Posted by summer_gphib

Ummm NO. No Tom's shoes. No birks. Say yes to ballet flats and kitten heels. Even really cute espadrilles (the wedgy cute ones, not Tom's shoe style) would work with an adorable sun dress. You should really visit the polyvore thread and look through the sets. Missour-- at least where I come from in Missouri, is pretty conservative and preppy. You should be polished down to the last detail but not overdone.

Originally Posted by hootyhoo

Love all of this except the kitten heel suggestion. I know they used to be a comfortable, stylish option, but in my opinion are very outdated/matronly for the 17-22 age group. Since Mizzou holds recruitment during August, I'd stick with sandals, Sperrys, or wedges for the first 3 rounds. High heels are a must on pref imo unless you're 5'10"+. If you're worried about pain, just bring tennis shoes to wear inbetween parties. It'll look goofy, but you'll be comfortable and still classy looking during the parties.

hootyhoo I disagree with your kitten heel advice. In general the term kitten heel isn't well defined or understood, and is frequently used incorrectly. Originally it was the description for heels shorter than a stiletto, higher than a flat, and for young women. Look at these 94 items from Nordstrom that were a result of searching "kitten heel" and I see plenty of things that are neither outdated or matronly, and are appropriate for women 17-22. http://shop.nordstrom.com/sr?keyword...edictiveSearch Heels under four inches and kitten heels will look matronly when worn with an outfit that doesn't complement the shoe. Women need to figure out what the look or theme of their dress/outfit is to find shoes that make the look congruent. The bigger problem is that most of the dresses out there and women this age choose, don't even come to their knee and are too short or too club trend to carry off a lower or kitten heel.

I don't think any PNM, regardless of being under 5'10" should consider high heels a must for preference or any other situation. High heels are often defined at 3.5" inches and above, and those aren't for every woman. Women need to find shoes that are comfortable, walkable, appropriate for the occasion, safe, and if that is not a high heel then so be it.

I don't personally adhere to trends from fashion week(s), but kitten heels (Stella McCartney, Valentino) were popular at Paris Fashion Week last October, with the collections shown at that time for spring and summer 2011. Anything that was haute couture has well made it into ready to wear lines and would be fine for a place like Mizzou. More have been seen this summer in Britain, & with the Duchess of Cambridge rocking them I can imagine many 17-22 year old sorority women seeing her as a fashion and style icon to look to and emulate. Christian Louboutin, Oscar De Renta, Jimmy Choo, Tory Burch, Miu Miu, DKNY, Pedro Garcia, Badgley Mischka, Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman and more all have low or kitten heel shoes available.

[Tulip86]

Originally Posted by VandalSquirrel

More have been seen this summer in Britain, & with the Duchess of Cambridge rocking them I can imagine many 17-22 year old sorority women seeing her as a fashion and style icon to look to and emulate. Christian Louboutin, Oscar De Renta, Jimmy Choo, Tory Burch, Miu Miu, DKNY, Pedro Garcia, Badgley Mischka, Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman and more all have low or kitten heel shoes available.

Kitten Heels are definately high fashion at the moment. I wear high heels a lot, but to PNMs not used to wearing heels who want to wear them for recruitment, I'd advise wedges. Kitten heels are lower, but because of the smaller base of the heel, still feel a bit wobbly if you're not used to heels.

[VandalSquirrel]

Originally Posted by Tulip86

Kitten Heels are definately high fashion at the moment. I wear high heels a lot, but to PNMs not used to wearing heels who want to wear them for recruitment, I'd advise wedges. Kitten heels are lower, but because of the smaller base of the heel, still feel a bit wobbly if you're not used to heels.

Or if you're me, a wedge of any height is a surefire way to turn your ankle and fall. http://www.webmd.com/osteoarthritis/...-for-your-feet I also think in the long term a wedge is less classic than a low or kitten heel and would not get as much reuse with outfits and wardrobes.

PNMs, you need to practice walking in your new shoes, of any height or style, on various surfaces. Cement, grass, carpet, linoleum, hard wood floors, and have a soundtrack while you practice. I suggest RuPaul "Supermodel" http://www.youtube.com/z2wrU2tkl38 "Covergirl - Put the Bass in Your Walk" http://youtu.be/N3RB_56WziA

[Tulip86]

Originally Posted by VandalSquirrel

Or if you're me, a wedge of any height is a surefire way to turn your ankle and fall. http://www.webmd.com/osteoarthritis/...-for-your-feet I also think in the long term a wedge is less classic than a low or kitten heel and would not get as much reuse with outfits and wardrobes.

PNMs, you need to practice walking in your new shoes, of any height or style, on various surfaces. Cement, grass, carpet, linoleum, hard wood floors, and have a soundtrack while you practice. I suggest RuPaul "Supermodel" http://www.youtube.com/z2wrU2tkl38 "Covergirl - Put the Bass in Your Walk" http://youtu.be/N3RB_56WziA

True. Same goes for every girl/woman who's new to wearing heels.

[summer_gphib]

Originally Posted by VandalSquirrel

hootyhoo I disagree with your kitten heel advice. In general the term kitten heel isn't well defined or understood, and is frequently used incorrectly. Originally it was the description for heels shorter than a stiletto, higher than a flat, and for young women. Look at these 94 items from Nordstrom that were a result of searching "kitten heel" and I see plenty of things that are neither outdated or matronly, and are appropriate for women 17-22. http://shop.nordstrom.com/sr?keyword...edictiveSearch Heels under four inches and kitten heels will look matronly when worn with an outfit that doesn't complement the shoe. Women need to figure out what the look or theme of their dress/outfit is to find shoes that make the look congruent. The bigger problem is that most of the dresses out there and women this age choose, don't even come to their knee and are too short or too club trend to carry off a lower or kitten heel.

I don't think any PNM, regardless of being under 5'10" should consider high heels a must for preference or any other situation. High heels are often defined at 3.5" inches and above, and those aren't for every woman. Women need to find shoes that are comfortable, walkable, appropriate for the occasion, safe, and if that is not a high heel then so be it.

I don't personally adhere to trends from fashion week(s), but kitten heels (Stella McCartney, Valentino) were popular at Paris Fashion Week last October, with the collections shown at that time for spring and summer 2011. Anything that was haute couture has well made it into ready to wear lines and would be fine for a place like Mizzou. More have been seen this summer in Britain, & with the Duchess of Cambridge rocking them I can imagine many 17-22 year old sorority women seeing her as a fashion and style icon to look to and emulate. Christian Louboutin, Oscar De Renta, Jimmy Choo, Tory Burch, Miu Miu, DKNY, Pedro Garcia, Badgley Mischka, Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman and more all have low or kitten heel shoes available.

I'd much rather see a tasteful kitten heel on a young girl, than the hooker shoes I've been seeing lately... just my take!