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Old 02-20-2012, 12:12 PM
 
Location: Oakland, CA
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Originally Posted by justthe2ofus View Post
which is why my motto is:

when all else fails, buy shoes.

i am fairly average sized, proportionate, and moderately fit.
yet when you are going clothes shopping and try on an
unbelievable amount of clothing and most of it, if not all
of it doesn't look good or fit...
well, you get a little cranky lol
Yup. I don't really know who the clothing fits, since everyone I know has problems no matter their body type.

The people that have a slightly easier time seem to be people who have broader shoulders, average size breasts (B to C), and have small, but defined hips. But that's it.

A normal woman who is pear shaped (the most common body type) has a lot of trouble gapping at the waist, thighs are either too loose to too tight.

Clothing manufacturers do not account for breasts, and if you are above a D, too bad for you.

And if you don't have hips or a butt. Too bad again. Or if you have too much butt or hips...oh well.

So we just get shoes.
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Old 02-20-2012, 12:28 PM
 
Location: The Hall of Justice
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Any women here wear 6" and 7"?
I don't. 4" is high enough, and I don't like to walk in shoes with a lot of platform, which any shoe of that height would have. And 6" or 7" heels are well into hookerland. A very expensive shoe (hundreds or thousands of dollars) might be okay, but in general you're talking stripper shoes, which are fugly.
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Old 02-20-2012, 12:30 PM
 
Location: Pittsburgh
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6" or 7" heels aren't good for anything but pointing at the ceiling. They're well into porny territory.
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Old 02-20-2012, 01:23 PM
 
Location: Philaburbia
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6" or 7" heels aren't good for anything but pointing at the ceiling. They're well into porny territory.
They double as a hammer (if you have good aim) or an awl in a pinch.

Not that I'd ever own a pair.
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Old 02-20-2012, 02:53 PM
 
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I don't. 4" is high enough, and I don't like to walk in shoes with a lot of platform, which any shoe of that height would have. And 6" or 7" heels are well into hookerland. A very expensive shoe (hundreds or thousands of dollars) might be okay, but in general you're talking stripper shoes, which are fugly.
I think stripper shoes should be for private use with your partner.
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Old 02-20-2012, 02:59 PM
 
Location: The Hall of Justice
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I think stipper shoes should be for private use with your partner.
Okay. But 1) I am 6' and do not feel the need to be 6'7" unless it's part of a costume and 2) my husband doesn't care about shoes in the least, so 3) I do not spend money on stripper shoes. Also 4) most of them are very clunky and would make me look like Frankenstripper.

Do people REALLY think this is sexy?

CANDY-2000 * 6 1/2" Chunky Heel by Pleaser, $61.99 - Sexy Shoes, High Heels, Stripper Shoes, Platforms, and Thigh High Boots for Women
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Old 02-20-2012, 04:04 PM
 
Location: Oakland, CA
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Okay. But 1) I am 6' and do not feel the need to be 6'7" unless it's part of a costume and 2) my husband doesn't care about shoes in the least, so 3) I do not spend money on stripper shoes. Also 4) most of them are very clunky and would make me look like Frankenstripper.

Do people REALLY think this is sexy?

CANDY-2000 * 6 1/2" Chunky Heel by Pleaser, $61.99 - Sexy Shoes, High Heels, Stripper Shoes, Platforms, and Thigh High Boots for Women
Those are hideous.

These on the other hand:
Gucci teal suede 'Huston' platform peep toe pumps | BLUEFLY up to 70% off designer brands

Amazon.com: 6 Inch Sexy Strappy Shoe D'Orsay Designer Sexy Shoes Style Ankle Strap Black Red Patent: Shoes (http://www.amazon.com/Strappy-DOrsay-Designer-Shoes-Patent/dp/B0012YQ4OY - broken link)

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Old 02-20-2012, 04:35 PM
 
Location: The Hall of Justice
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Those are hideous.

These on the other hand:
Gucci teal suede 'Huston' platform peep toe pumps | BLUEFLY up to 70% off designer brands

Amazon.com: 6 Inch Sexy Strappy Shoe D'Orsay Designer Sexy Shoes Style Ankle Strap Black Red Patent: Shoes (http://www.amazon.com/Strappy-DOrsay-Designer-Shoes-Patent/dp/B0012YQ4OY - broken link)

Giuseppe Zanotti E26070 Carne - Zappos.com Free Shipping BOTH Ways
I did say that shoes that height that are pretty are usually several hundred dollars or more. I'm surprised that middle pair is 6" high without a platform.
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Old 02-20-2012, 04:47 PM
 
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Okay. But 1) I am 6' and do not feel the need to be 6'7" unless it's part of a costume and 2) my husband doesn't care about shoes in the least, so 3) I do not spend money on stripper shoes. Also 4) most of them are very clunky and would make me look like Frankenstripper.

Do people REALLY think this is sexy?

CANDY-2000 * 6 1/2" Chunky Heel by Pleaser, $61.99 - Sexy Shoes, High Heels, Stripper Shoes, Platforms, and Thigh High Boots for Women
Wow, you are TALL for a WOMAN. How tall is your husband?

I like the clear ones on women lol
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Old 02-20-2012, 04:52 PM
 
Location: Middle America
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Because they're not very bright, or they don't know many different people. I admit, Tim Gunn and the ***** Eye guys reinforce the stereotype that men who like clothes are faaaaaabulous! but my old roommate is a gay guy from Indiana, and he is the most fashion-clueless hick I know. We're talking a guy who actually owns that T-shirt with the howling wolves on it.
My best friend from college is the least fashion-conscious gay man I've ever met. I love the fact that he turns that stereotype right on its head.

Signed,

Woman without an entire closet full of shoes
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