platform shoes
Height-adding kicks
Platform shoes have thick soles that elevate the wearer several inches off the ground, with the sole maintaining relatively uniform thickness from heel to toe.
Unlike high heels, which pitch the foot forward, platforms keep it more level.
They enjoyed particular popularity in the 1970s disco era and have cycled back into fashion periodically since.
She towered over everyone in her platform shoes.
Flared-leg trousers
- discoSeventies dance music
- funkDepression or groove music
- boogieRhythmic blues music
- glitterballRotating reflective dance sphere
Studio 54 · flares · sequins · Donna Summer · hustle · polyester · Afros · gold chains
Paved path for planes
- coutureCustom high-fashion design
- designerOne who plans appearances
- trendyCurrently in vogue
- chicTasteful, current flair
glamour · Spice Girls · statement piece · ensemble · vintage · style · sartorial · aesthetic
bell-bottoms
Flared-leg trousers
glitterball · Studio 54 · flares · sequins · Donna Summer · hustle · polyester · Afros · gold chains · leisure suit
runway
Paved path for planes
chic · glamour · Spice Girls · statement piece · ensemble · vintage · style · sartorial · aesthetic · avant-garde
elevation
Height above reference point
inches · stature · towering · elongate · leggy · posture · presence · silhouette · proportion · rise
soles
Bottom of footwear
- chunky heelWide, stable shoe lift
- wedgeTapered splitting tool
- corkTree bark bottle seal
rubber · straps · buckles · ankle strap · Mary Jane · creepers · boots · sandals · clogs · espadrilles
- statement fashionbold colors, bold prints, statement pieces, statement jewelry, maximalist
- 1940s fashionvictory rolls, seamed stockings, nylon stockings, nylons, snood
- alt fashionpunk, goth, grunge, leather jackets, leather jacket
- footwearboot, sandal, boots, pumps, sandals
- 70sdisco, bell-bottoms, Saturday Night Fever, pet rock, leisure suits
- 90sTamagotchi, pogs, Furby, slap bracelets, Tickle Me Elmo
platform shoesflats
Dwellings or low shoes
ballet flats · barefoot · huaraches · moccasins · loafers
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