They looked pretty in photos, but I can't walk in them... 3 things to look at before heels for women's wedding guest shoes

They looked pretty in photos, but I can't walk! 3 things to look at before heels for women's wedding guest shoes

I’ve gotten fully dressed and put on 7cm pumps to go to a wedding, and they look the prettiest in the mirror. They make my legs look long, and the length of my midi dress looks perfect, so I don’t want to change back into flat shoes. However, if I walk around the house a few times in that state, the story changes a bit.

I find myself tensing my toes for no reason, my heels occasionally lifting up, and on days I wear slacks, I even get self-conscious about the hem. So, rather than checking the heel height, I look at these three places first: the toe, the back drawstring, and the hem. If even one of these keeps bothering me, it's hard to feel comfortable, even at a wedding.

The photos are pretty, but why do they look different once you start walking? Women's 7cm pumps for wedding guests

If you wear a black midi dress with a soft gray jacket and 7cm pointed-toe pumps, you will look great in photos. The top of your feet is exposed just enough, the dress doesn't feel stuffy underneath, and your legs look long from the side. Up to this point, there doesn't seem to be any reason to switch to flat shoes.

However, there are some people whose strides subtly shorten as they walk from the reception desk, through the bridal waiting room for photos, and on to the banquet hall. It’s not that they say it hurts, but they keep putting pressure on their toes as they walk. In such cases, you need to look at the balls of their feet first, rather than the heels.

When wearing high heels, your feet can slide slightly toward the front of the shoe, and if the toe box is narrow, your ball of the foot and toes will feel even more constricted. That doesn't mean 7cm is unacceptable but 4cm is fine. After all, a 7cm pair that fits your feet well might actually be more comfortable than low pumps that feel awkwardly tight.

If your foot slides forward inside your shoe, try walking with a thin toe cushion attached. If the shoe feels too tight, remove it immediately; for shoes where the heel lifts off the ground, a thin heel pad is also a good solution. If you are wearing new shoes, it is more reassuring to check them the day before rather than attaching them for the first time on the wedding day.

All I did was wear a pair of stockings… The part I missed with wedding slingbacks

I wore an ivory blouse with a deep olive midi skirt and low slingbacks. When I walked a few steps barefoot, the back strap caught well and there didn't seem to be any issues.

However, there are shoes that feel completely different when you wear stockings on your wedding day. If the back strap slips down once, you can just pull it back up. The problem arises when you walk a little further, go down the stairs, and start worrying about it again. It feels a bit unfair to walk while tensing your toes, even though you chose low heels, just because you're afraid your shoes will slip off.

If you plan to wear stockings, the quickest way is to try the shoes on over them. If you're going barefoot, check them out barefoot. It's about getting a feel for what will go on your feet on the wedding day, rather than how they looked in the store.

If your feet are prone to the back strap of a slingback slipping off easily, there is no need to hold it in place. You can switch to ankle straps that secure the ankle or Mary Janes with a strap across the instep. If the design has a slightly sleek toe and isn't overly embellished, it fits surprisingly naturally even with a midi skirt for a wedding guest look.

For a slacks wedding guest look, I looked at the hem of the pants before the shoes.

There are days when I wear a thin muted blue knit sweater with deep gray semi-wide slacks. When I looked in the mirror just wearing the clothes, the length seemed perfect, but when I added flat loafers, the back hem barely touched the floor. It doesn't look like a big deal when you're standing still, so it's easy to just go out like that.

However, after taking a few steps, the hem of my pants starts to tuck under my heels. Once I step on the wedding hall stairs, I find myself constantly checking the floor from then on. I chose low-heeled shoes for comfort, but it turns out I’ve ended up with a different kind of inconvenience.

In this case, look at the back of the slacks first rather than the side of the shoes. If the hem of loafers with a heel of about 2 to 3 cm hangs slightly off the ground, that height might actually be more comfortable. Conversely, if the length is already short enough that flats don't drag on the ground, there is no need to add a heel.

The same goes for ballet flats. You've already finished checking if the shoes look pretty, so now it's time to put on the slacks and walk around. You just need to be able to move naturally on the stairs without stepping on the hems behind you.

Do not take off your wedding shoes immediately at the entrance; take them off here one more time.

The day before the wedding, try on all the clothes you will actually wear, including your shoes. If you are wearing stockings, put those on exactly as they are. Don't just look at the front and back in the entryway mirror and take them off immediately; simply walk from your room to the living room a few times.

Whether the front of your foot is slipping, the back strap of your slingback is slipping down, or the hem of your slacks is being stepped on. Just by looking at these three spots, you can get a sense of whether to keep wearing your shoes or change them. If you stop for a moment in the middle, you can also see how your feet look when you are standing still, such as when waiting for your turn to register or have your photo taken.

If my attention keeps wandering to the same spot, I think I would just try taking out a different pair of shoes. If you’re already tensing your toes after wearing them for just a few minutes at home, there’s little reason to be more comfortable for a wedding that lasts for hours. Even pretty shoes will eventually show on your face if you’re self-conscious about them all day long.

7cm pumps might look a little prettier in the mirror. However, if you find yourself constantly looking down at your shoes after taking just a few steps, it's better to put them down that day. After all, your face will be in the wedding photos.

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