high-heel
Tall dress shoe
A high-heel is a shoe with an elevated heel, typically two inches or more, that raises the back of the foot above the toes.
High-heels elongate the leg and alter posture, associated with formal or feminine dress: She kicked off her high-heels after the reception.
The term works as noun or modifier: high-heel boots, a high-heel collection.
Thin-bladed knife or heel
- pumpFluid-moving machine
- platformRaised flat structure
- wedgeTapered splitting tool
- slingbackShoe secured behind heel
peep-toe · mule · spike · bootie · sandal · espadrille · strappy · suede
Paved path for planes
- coutureCustom high-fashion design
- designerOne who plans appearances
- catwalkElevated narrow walkway
- voguePrevailing popular style
trend · chic · glamour · accessory · ensemble · sartorial · boutique · styling
Height above reference point
- stanceStanding posture or viewpoint
- strutProud, showy gait
- gaitLocomotion pattern
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
carriage · arch · balance · tiptoe · elongation · alignment · silhouette · stride
Hot, humid, or alluring
- seductivePowerfully attractive, tempting
- confidentSure of oneself
- empoweringGiving authority or confidence
- glamorousAlluringly stylish and exciting
sophisticated · elegant · sexy · provocative · striking · commanding · bold · fierce
stiletto
Thin-bladed knife or heel
slingback · peep-toe · mule · spike · bootie · sandal · espadrille · strappy · suede · leather
runway
Paved path for planes
vogue · trend · chic · glamour · accessory · ensemble · sartorial · boutique · styling · editorial
elevation
Height above reference point
poise · carriage · arch · balance · tiptoe · elongation · alignment · silhouette · stride · walk
sultry
Hot, humid, or alluring
- seductivePowerfully attractive, tempting
- confidentSure of oneself
- empoweringGiving authority or confidence
glamorous · sophisticated · elegant · sexy · provocative · striking · commanding · bold · fierce · iconic
gala
Festive formal occasion
- black-tieFormal evening dress code
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- red-carpetLavish welcome for dignitaries
soiree · banquet · prom · ceremony · reception · gown · ball · formal · premiere · opera
high-heelflat
Lacking vertical variation
ballet flat · kitten heel · huarache · moccasin · espadrille
high-heelsneaker
Soft-soled athletic shoe
trainer · flip-flop · Crocs · orthopedic shoe · running shoe
high, height, heel, heighten, heeled, heeling, high-heels, high-heeled