Boats are shoes without fasteners and straps standing on a heel or wedge with a sharp, rounded or open toe. The predecessors for the creation of today's boats were open shoes that appeared in the 15th century.
In the twentieth century, shoes gained grace, sophistication and feminine elegance due to the presence of a pointed toe and stilettos. Roger Viviere made a valuable contribution to the formation of pumps. It is his merit that the presence of stilettos and a pointed toe in these shoes is considered.
For his passionate love for boats, Viviere received the nickname "King of the pins."
The charming Marilyn Monroe has elevated pumps to the rank of the most attractive and feminine and sexy. At that time, the height of the studs had already reached 10 centimeters.
Later, when the “Twist” dance appears, the shoes slightly changed - a cape of a rounded shape appeared, and the height of the heel became lower.
Chanel fashion house introduced to the world attractive pumps with a sock of various colors for the shoe itself. This model has become very popular and has won great love among women.
Modern pumps are presented in a huge variety of shapes and colors, and the materials from which they are made can easily be combined with various outfits.
What to wear?
To correctly and harmoniously form an ensemble, you need to familiarize yourself with the rules for combining boats with other wardrobe items. Black boats allow you to form a maximum of stylish combinations. It is best to wear black boats for classic dresses and business suits in dark colors.
White boats will be a great addition to delicate flirty outfits. You can create a romantic look using a light dress in pastel shades and chic white or boats.
Shoes in beige shade outnumber even black boats in the number of combinations. With their help, you can dilute the image, thereby avoiding the effect of "overload" with various details.
Red pumps pair well with jeans and evening ensembles. When composing an ensemble for an evening out, the main thing is to use a minimum number of accessories.
Pointed-toe pumps are best combined with evening dresses or office suits. For everyday wear, the best option would be comfortable shoes with a rounded cape.
But despite the versatility of the boats, there are small nuances that need to be taken into account so as not to spoil the whole image:
- Fingers should be fully covered. If they “peep out”, even the most competently composed ensemble will be spoiled.
- In no case can you combine the pumps and sportswear!
- If the wardrobe has a pair of already spaced boats, it is better to abandon them. Not only is wearing unsafe shoes unsafe, such a combination will completely destroy the effect of elegance.
- It is not recommended to wear boats with socks, this combination looks ridiculous.
Heel height
The heel of the pumps is either a hairpin or thin, tapering to the bottom. The height of the heel for boats varies from 3 (ballet shoes) to 12 centimeters (cocktail boats).
Certainly, stiletto heels look feminine and attractive, however, for ladies who do not know how to wear high stilettos, it is better to pay attention to models with a low heel. Such shoes look no worse than that, moreover, they will save their owner from unpleasant sensations and an awkward appearance when walking. And, frankly, high studs are not suitable for every exit.
Tall ladies can afford to wear boats even on a 12-centimeter hairpin. The fact is that the design and style of the boats is made so that they are not able to weight. But this does not mean that undersized young ladies should pick up boats with the highest heels for themselves.
The optimal height of the studs for short girls is considered 8 centimeters.
The rise of the shoes can also be different. If you plan to wear the boats in the office all day, it is better to choose a model with a low lift. Otherwise, the legs will get tired.
