No fashion statement

[NikiMichelle]

I was skiing yesterday and had the unpleasant experience of breaking my fibula in my lower leg.

I am now hobbling around on crutches and am in an air cast. The cast has to be on for at least six weeks.

My look is high heels, hosiery and mini's so I am hugely concerned about "dressing"; especially wearing one high heel only with crutches in the short term (maybe abstain for safety reasons) and then how to deal with the not so fashionable look of a cast on one leg and a heel, hose and mini on the rest of me?

Any advice out there????

[Allison_CD]

Go sking again and break the other leg.

[Hell on Heels]

First of all... That sucks! Hope you were having fun
before the incident.
Now let's get to dealing with this cast situation.....
If it's a clear air cast some lace patterned hose, or leggings,
will still be visible under it.
If you can't see through it, covering it with some matching
colored elastic wrap could work.
Otherwise just own it!
Heal quickly!
Much Love,
Kristyn

[Teresa]

NikkiMichelle,
I really feel for you, breaking a leg like that and spoiling two of the things you enjoy most. Being philosophical it could have been worse but annoyingly why did it happen at all ?

In my case I would abstain from wearing heels for the time being, my wife would give me no sympathy at all if I injured myself more by wearing heels in that situation. If you're still in the closet you won't be able to rush off and cover up in a hurry, if that's not a problem , stockings or holdups will solve one problem and it might be easier to slip an easy to wear dress on .

[Tracii G]

Sorry you got injured so heal up quick.

[Robin414]

Yah, what Kristyn said! OMG, it's starting to freaking rain, gotta go!

[sometimes_miss]

Walking on one high heel with the other leg already broken.....not a good idea. I've already seen one person break the second leg trying that trick. But it's your legs. Next step is a wheelchair for 6 weeks. Your choice.

I'd stick to a sneaker for the 'good' leg. You need as much control as you can considering that you're basically only allowed to hop; if you put weight on the bad leg, you could seriously affect the healing, and could permanently wind up with a non-union and it might not ever heal. Rare, but it does happen, and you don't want to be one of the ones it happens too.

Stay off the bad leg. Do the best you can with the other. A cute sneaker should be fine. Cheerleaders wear them all the time. If you want the outfit, here: http://www.cheerleading.com/ they have ready made uniforms and can ship the next day. So you can feel girly and do the best for your broken leg. Pick an all white sneaker, decorate it with matching colors with colored laces and magic markers, or paint if you're skilled at painting.

[BLUE ORCHID]

Hi Niki Michelle :hugs:, By the time you're able walk in heels again all of your heels will be out of fashion :devil:

Just be careful and get well soon -...:daydreaming:...

[Krisi]

Remember, this happens to "real" women also. Dress like a woman with a broken leg would dress. She would not wear heels (or a heel). She would be practical about it.

[CarlaWestin]

Any advice out there????


Go sking again and break the other leg.

Skiing lessons?

[bridget thronton]

Have fun with it - decorate it - wear colorful long socks or stockings, attractive low heeled shoes, and a flirty skirt