A contrasting color, whether bright, light, or very dark, calls attention to the foot, gives an illusion of increased foot size, and tends to make a person seem shorter. Shoe design as well as color affects the appearance of your legs and feet. The classic pump extends the leg line and is one of the most slenderizing of all shoe styles. Straps, bows, and contrasting trim tend to widen the foot, shorten the leg line, and focus attention on the foot. A clunky shoe makes thin legs look like toothpicks and exaggerates the bulk of heavy legs.
Boots are practical for cold, wet weather.
Be sure the top of the boot and skirt hem meet or slightly overlap to create a continuous line or it will shorten the silhouette. Hosiery Hosiery connects the shoes with the hemline of an outfit. The most versatile stocking is one that is a shade darker than your natural skin color, has a nude toe, and is heelless. It will slip into any shoe, go with any garment, and blend into the complete outfit easily. Hosiery that is the same color as the garment and shoes will lengthen appearance and unify a look.