Does our own height impact whether we tend to wear high heels?

[Aaron Zwidling]

I was wondering whether our own natural height would make us more or less likely to wear high heels. Personally I am six feet tall, which is in top 10% of the adult population height wise. Because I'm that tall normally wearing three inch heels then puts me somewhere around the top 2% of the population, which when I'm dressed feels way too tall to me. So while I really like the idea of high heels and own five pair, I find I generally don't actually end up wearing any of them very often. What is other peoples take on this?

[Kathryn Martin]

I am 6'4" and I wear up to four inch heels. If you are freakishly tall :eek: anyway you might as well be really freakishly tall. :D And I do say so myself I look gorgeous in them.

[AllieSF]

At 5-6 I personally don't have to deal with that. However, I regularly go out with two girls who are 6-1 and 6-2 and they look terrific. Yes, you are heads above the others, but with the right look and your own self confidence everyone will look and then go on doing what they were doing before you made your entrance.

[Juliana Hart]

It's all about perspective, not yours or mine on the subject of wearing high heels, but rather perspective in relation to size. I'm 6' 3" tall and regularly wear 3" or 4" heels. High heels look more proportinate on a tall person than they do on a shorter person. Like they say...bigger is better!

Juliana

[tamarav]

While I was attending UC Santa Barbara many years ago, the head librarian was 6 ft 6 inches and wore 5 inch heels daily. Men would actually line up in office windows just to watch her walk by. She was a stunner and knew it and her height merely applified what she had.

I did end up dating her and enjoying time with her even though I am only 5 ft 5. We laughed about it a lot and she always remarked that we were the same height in bed....

Why is that within the first ten minutes when you are in the company of tall men, they have to slip into the conversation how tall they are? I have heard it for over 40 years, and for some reason as a male it tends to appear to place you on a dominance level with other men, just as the length of other things seems to do the same thing.

With a group of women, height is rarely an issue, regardless of how tall any of the women in the group are (unless it is a tall girl's group)

When a tall guy comes into the salon for a hair cut, I count the minutes until he tells me how tall he is. I generally hear it within the first ten minutes. Don't know if it is just me, but...

[Cristi]

I am 6' 1". While I wear heels around the house, I tend to wear flats while out so I don't accentuate my height.

[Fab Karen]

This subject is one of the top ten repeating ones here. I'm 6'2 barefoot, and wear heels ( except for sanity taking over & wearing "flats" if I'm going to do a LOT of walking, like shopping ). Walk tall & proud.

[Sarah Doepner]

I'm 6'1" and like 3" heels. The key for me is comfort, when I try to wear the higher heels I end up hurting later on.

[AriannaH]

I am 6'6" and enjoy wearing 4" and 5" heels. Just around the house haven't been out dressed yet. If you want to wear high heels, wear them.

[italianprincess9878]

YES! OMG YES! I'm 5'8" and I have like 5 pairs of 2-3 inch heels and I don't wear them often cause I feel like I'm too tall! It's like all the other girls and guys are staring at me! Although that's probably cause the guys like it and the girls are jealous but still! lol

[Phoebe Reece]

This subject really is the same as the ones that debate wearing of skirts and dresses versus wearing jeans and a t-shirt. If "blending" is your ultimate goal in dressing in public then you may end up looking like a guy dressed as a girl that is dressed like a guy.

I only get out dressed about 4 times a month and when I do - I like to dress my femme best. Most of the time I go out I will wear a skirt and nice top or a dress, hose, and heels. If I am doing something particularly casual (like going to the zoo), I'll wear a denim skirt and flats. I am 6'-0" in stocking feet and really don't care if I completely blend or not. I like being one of the nicest dressed women wherever I happen to be. The choice between 3" heels or something lower for me has to do with how far I expect to have to walk in them and not due to any concern about how tall they may make me look. I stand tall and proud and most people I encounter react positively to that.

[BLUE ORCHID]

Hi Aaron
I'm 6'0" I wear 4" & 5" heels all the time the only thing that I have to worry
about is the kitchen ceiling fan I wouldn't want to mess up my good wig.
The rest of the world can K. M. A. .

Orchid

[Tori L]

I am 5'10" and usually wear 3" to 4" heels when I go clubbing. Most of the time there are gg's that are my height or taller. I wear flats when shopping for the comfort, as most gg,s do.

[Shananigans]

I'm 5'10" and I wear heels when I am out on the town. Usually they are about a 3" heel, but I definitely have taller.

[Maddie22]

I'm 6'6'' and I would wear flats, but I can't find any really cute flats in my size...so I wear heels because I can find some cute shoes in my size (see le dame footwear!) Although I have found a website that will make custom made flats in my size. I also think that heels make my feet appear smaller as well.

[Christy_M]

I'm 6 feet tall and regularly wear 4" and 5" heels. Usually without a platform but the boots in my avatar have 1/2" platform

[Cheryl T]

I'm 5'12" and love my 3" heels. I was very self conscious at first, but now I keep noticing how many tall women there really are and I just don't care anymore. If someone stares, I just hope they are admiring my long legs and short skirt....LOL...

[shaq91]

I'm 5'10 and all of my heels are 5" and higher! I never dress up without heels!

[Danni Bear]

personally I need at least a 4 in heel to get up to what is considered a relative average height for a woman.

Danni

[pamela_a]

I'm 6'5", transitioned and living full time and nearly all of my everyday shoes are heels. So I'm tall, why do so many seem to think it's a big deal?

[Karren H]

No!

[dilane]

I'm 5'8", which is in the top 4% of American women.

I used to be self conscious about my height, since I wear 2.5 - 3.5" heels all the time, but over the years women have gotten taller.

When I started going out 20 years ago, I was nearly always taller than the other women in the room, now that's much less likely, thank G-d!

I think tall is easier to pull off if you get skinny. I swear that taller women are often smaller boned and skinnier than average sized women. The other disadvantage of being tall is that heads will turn -- those of us who are in the typical female height range have it much easier because they are less likely to attract attention. Tall trees catch a lot of wind, you know ...

[debbeelee1]

I'm 6'-2-1/2" and all of my shoes are 5"+. I love platforms. Don't go out much, just to gay and lesbian bars, but when I do I tower above everyone else!

[RikkiHauser]

I'm just a little over 6' tall and the only heels I wear are 6-7 inches. I like them big like that. I don't go out wearing them so it doesn't matter to me.

[Loni]

i am only 5 10, but tend to keep to 3 in as my max. just not into tall heels. but most of my "shoes" are in the 2in range, my good heels and high heel boots are 3in.

[Stephanie47]

I'm 6'. I have eleven pairs of heels. On average they are all 3"-3 1/2" heels with one pair of 5" heels. I find the 5" heels are hard on my feet and I hardly ever wear them. I can wear the 3" heels all day with no discomfort. I still have to get a pair of flats for driving. The 3" heels work fine for driving local streets, but, I do not find them comfortable from a safety viewpoint on the high speed roads.

[Danni Bear]

height or lack thereof does drive some to wearing heels. the size of your shoe also matters in your choice of heel height. A person with a smaller size cannot wear the taller heels comfortably as they push your foot into a position that is uncomfortable to say the least. I envy the ladies that can wear the 5 and 6 in heels as they do give the wearer a posture that is unmistakenly feminine.

Danni

[dominique]

I'm 6' and wear 3" heels which I consider to be comfortable, so I feel I can blend in ok.

[Jenny Gurl]

Does our own height impact whether we tend to wear high heels?
I don't think height contributes to your desire to wear them, but may contribute to your being self conscience about blending. I am 5'10 and like 3 inch heels. They make the calves look slimmer, and gives me that feminine feeling you just can't get with flats. I think the decision to wear them is based on the feeling you get when you know it makes the entire image more feminine. That leads to an entire inner feminine feeling which is a goal for some. Just like a GG getting all dressed up, they get much more self confidence when they are all dolled up.

I have not gone out yet, but when I do I would prefer to wear heels. My self conscience feeling may over ride what I want to do and I may try to blend more.

[Freddy12]

After reading this thread, I'm going to get some heals! I'm 6'4" and have stayed away from heals because of my height. Now I'll go out and get some for sure! Thanks, everyone!

[StarrOfDelite]

I'm five-eleven, and while I love the look I get in photo shoots with 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 inch heels, I don't go out around other people in heels over 3 inches. Even with the lower heels, I try to wear a wig that lies smoothly on my skull instead of one that is combed and styled to accentuate my height.

I like to watch taller G-girls and their mannerisms, and truthfully, very few of them wear heels when they're out and about in casual everyday life, including dinners at neighborhood restaurants and bars. And, often when they do wear heels they are relatively low and platform styled.

[GingerLeigh]

Oh yeah, I'm 6"1" and I don't care how tall I am. Gimme the 5" spikes any day over the flats! Long sexy legs on a GG are drop dead sexy! It's not the height I worry about, it's the manly face I've got to work on. If I ever went out I'd have to walk backwards, but my legs would definitely attract googly eyed attention.

[bobi jean]

I am 5'9" bare footed. I wear 3" or 4" heels all the time. I do wear flats on occassion, depending on where I'm going and what I plan on doing, but not unless I have to. I have yet to go out and not see at least one girl (a real one) taller than I am with heels on. I wear flats and flip flops around the apartment. BUT, I am a woman now and I'll wear the shoes I want. I agree that most GG' wear flats more often than not, what a shame......... I really love seeing a nicely dressed woman in heels.

[kayegirl]

Not for me, i'm 6 feet in my stocking feet and have heels up to 4", but more to the point both my daughter and daughter-in-law are taller than me, and both have heels of up to 6"

[Diane Smith]

I am 5'8", and I wear heels around 4" pretty much all the time. I never gave much thought to what people would think about that, to be honest. I love heels and think they're essential to the style I wish to present to the world, so I wear them, and that's about that. To be honest, there are enough other actual or perceived "tells" in my appearance that being a little taller than average is probably about the least of my worries.

- Diane

[pernille d]

6,2 and love heels , women are getting taller and heels are getting taller , it has never bothered me at all but 3" is my max , i think maybe it has a bit to do with body shape too as i have long legs and always in nylons so my legs seem to get the most attention as most people tend to look down at my legs first not:)

i also tend to think if you dont pass 100% then a little extra hight is not a problem . i too know a woman the same build and hight as me and she too goes in heels ,

[Jorja]

I am 6'1" and wear heels all the time usually 4". A few days ago I was at a gas station and went in to pay for my gas. There was a gg there wearing flats that made me feel short. Height is nothing more than a measurement, get over it and move on. Now where did I put thoes 5" heels.....

[flatlander_48]

I was wondering whether our own natural height would make us more or less likely to wear high heels. Personally I am six feet tall, which is in top 10% of the adult population height wise. Because I'm that tall normally wearing three inch heels then puts me somewhere around the top 2% of the population, which when I'm dressed feels way too tall to me. So while I really like the idea of high heels and own five pair, I find I generally don't actually end up wearing any of them very often. What is other peoples take on this?

5'-10" and I would wear heels if I could, but an arthritic ankle makes it impossible.

[joank]

I'm about 5 11 and wear 4" heels on occasion but mostly in the 2" range. Today I went to the Macaroni Grill for lunch and wore a black skirt suit . The 4" black pumps matched very nicely in the business look. I really did not cause a stir with the staff or customers. Tall can be elegent and the conservative business look on a business day fit nicely although I was probably over dressed.

[juno]

I am 6' 3". I think 2" heels are a good compromise. Heels make you look good even if you are tall, but the amount it makes you stand out depends on the environment, and the height of people you are with. High heels would be great at a women's basketball convention.

[MsJanessa]

not for Me--I'm five 11 and have heels up to six inches

[AKAMichelle]

Does for me. That's why I wear flats most of the time

[Fiona Lindum]

I am 5-9 and mostly wear 3 inch heels.

[Joanna Maguire]

I am 5 '6inches in height. I usually wear 4 " heels. Depending on my skirt or dress length. 2 " is better for long length skirts or dresses which makes walking up and down steps or dancing much easier. Thinner girls look good in higher heels. But plumper girls lok better in 2 inch heels I like 4 inch heeled knee length boots with knee length skirts.

[Samantha_Smile]

LOL
I win- 6'6" and my fave shoes are 5" heels.

Not that I go out or anything, but I still wear them.... theyre too pretty not to!

[Cheryl J]

I'm 5'6 and feel too tall in 3'' heels. Trouble is my ankles are as old as me and are giving way, so it's flats most times. But don't you just love heels?

[elle_2000]

I am 6'4 and I love wearing heels. It helps define me being a woman.

[andreah]

I'm 5'7" I have no problem with wear high heels , I wear them all the time.

[sometimes_miss]

I am 6'4" and I wear up to four inch heels. If you are freakishly tall :eek: anyway you might as well be really freakishly tall. :D And I do say so myself I look gorgeous in them.

Same height here. I wear them because they look pretty. Took quite a while to find ones that fit. As I don't venture out of the house, and spend most of the time sitting, I usually can wear them for long periods. Hard to tell, because I don't have any real girls shoes to compare with, but I suppose my 4" heels in a size 16 may equal maybe a 2 or 2 1/2 inch heel for a normal woman's shoe.

[Jenniferpl]

I wear heels because my legs look great in them. Being 6'3" has yet to stop me. The taller the heel the better I look.

[Genifer Teal]

I am 6'4". My height never stops me from wearing six inch heels. It does get me extra attention. Interestingly enough, many girls tel me they wish they had my height.

[PattiMichaels]

No worries here, I'm only 5'7" barefoot thanks to mom's genetics!

[Miranda71]

No, it doesn't stop me, mainly because I have not had the courage to go outside the door yet. At 6'2", I feel massive in heels, but that doesn't worry me as much....just wish I had smaller feet to fit into the finest footwear...

[renee k]

Nope, it sure dosen't. I'm 69" A four inch heel is the max I wear.

Renee

[Alice Torn]

At six foot sixs, my first heels were 4", and i did go out in public in them. Got some nice, and not so nice attention. Last time out, wore 2 1/2" heels, at a 90 minute outdoor concert. Only one guy did a double take! I am built like a defensive end,and am way too self conscious, but hope to go out again sometime. My legs get attention.

[Kelly Blaine]

I love to see girls who are tall in 4" heels, I feel like they are proud of their image. I only wear flats when I get up in the morning to keep my feet warm.

[Cindia]

I'm 6'3" and almost alway wear heels. They are what I feel best in, they make my legs look better and I feel sexier when walking in heels.

[Cheryl T]

I am 5'12" and love my heels. I was self-conscious at first being in public and standing out, now I just don't care. There are lots of tall women in the world and I'm just one more in the crowd. Stare if you want...you're just admiring my long legs...wink, wink...

[Sheila11]

I'm 5'10" and don't own a pair of flats. To me heals say sexy. I need all the help I can get. The SA's say they love my legs.

[michelleky53]

I am 6'6" and own several pair of 3" heels, but going out for very long means I am in lower heels, comfort is the key.

[Michelle Crossfire]

i am just under 6', and i don't dress without wearing heels. i personally have three pair, 3" black pumps, 4" red sandals and 5" sandals, the 5" are hard to wear and uncomfortable. i am looking to get more, but i believe heels are a must.

[erickka]

5'6" here, so 5" heels make me measure up to a whole lot of gg's in this area. There are a lot of really tall ones, both young and mature, and they look superb when they don a pair if high stilettos!

[crossdressed4fun]

heels are a must. I dont think id ever not own a pair. im 6" already and always wear 3-4 in heels at least. it just completes the look :) i love it

[MaryAnn40c]

At one time I would wear short heel shoes(3/4 to 2 inch) but then I noticed how many GG's were still taller. From that point on I have wore 3-5 inch hells. I do get looks but nothing bad.

[kimdl93]

I'm 6'3". I wear 3 & 4" heels en femme, and shit kickers when I'm not...so nah, it doesn't

[sherib]

I'm 6', I love high heels. If I weren't closet bound, i would wear heels outside.

[Robyn B]

5'9" here....I always wanted to be 6'+......thus never less than a 4" heel!

:)

I think absolute height is irrelevent here...it's all about how heels lengthen the profile and "improve" the posture IMHO....and pump up the attitude!

[Suzette Muguet de Mai]

I wonder if female GG basketballers or volleyballers wear high heels when they go out? I say, if you are comfortable in wearing them, why not.

[ShelleyTVUK]

I am 6' 2 and I wear up to 5" heels. Like people have said above you may as well make the most of it. I tend to wear tight fitting dresses as well which I think adds to the amazonian effect.

[Danni Bear]

height doesn't keep me from wearing the tall high heels (5&6 in) my shoe size does. 5 1/2 womens us

Danni

[GirlyBits]

I am 6'5 and I feel off balance sometimes, don't know why but I just do. I am almost afraid to even step into some heels, who knows what will happen!? I just picture myself slowly coming down like a giant tree! Lol

[Aleca]

My goal is to be low key and try not to make myself stand out. At 6'2" I am more comfortable in low heels. When I first started CDing in 1996 I had 4 inch high heels because that was all I knew to buy when I first started shopping. To me they were expensive, they looked tacky, too big and way too uncomfortable to do anything in. If one enjoys wearing the high heels, needs the attention then by all means go for it.

[Sarasometimes]

At 6'1" I do avoid heels since my goal is to "blend". A GG who is 6'4" to 6'5" in heels isn't going to go unoticed in a crowd so I doubt I would. I get my fill of heels at the 2 to 2.5 inch mark and hope for the best. But i do love the times I wear my higher heels and the slight ache is such a neat reminder of how great my legs are looking.

[lauraabdl]

I am 6' 2" and own lots of heels in various heights and wear them all. Since I have shaved my stash off I go out regularly and almost always wear 3" or 4" heels, whats dressing if not to have fun, being femme has its price and heels are one of those prices.

[Rebecca Sue]

I'm 6' and love wearing heels. They really make my legs, especially the calves, look great. I just wouldn't feel like a woman without heels.

[MsJanessa]

I'm 5 11 and love high heels---they make Me tower over others

[Ashliegh]

I'm about 6' tall and although I don't go out at this point, I have some really nice leather boots with 5" heels. I absolutely love them. I almost went out in them tonight but chickened out at the last minute. Although they do make my girlfriend look a lot shorter than me...

[Carla5148]

I am 6'2", and I wear 3 and 5" heels if I feel like it. If I have a date, then I usually take off my shoes as soon as it makes sense.

[KristyPa]

I'm 5' 9". Very early on I wouldn't wear any heels higher than 2 1/2" because I thought I was to tall.
One night while out at a bar, I struck up a conversation with a girl near my age. I asked her what I could do to improve my look. She said that's easy, wear higher heels. I now wear 3 1/2" heels and she was right.

[Julogden]

I'm 6'5" in my bare feet, and usually wear low heels,1.5"-2". I find higher heels to be very uncomfortable, although I have worn 3"-4" heels when out a few times.

Carol