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Alexa Chung's Favourite Shoe Style Is Selling Out Fast

One of the biggest shoe trends to sweep Spring-Summer 2017 has been the multi-faceted ankle
strap style. It works wonders for your wardrobe and can be paired with literally any outfit. Although,
that's not the only reason. Since our ankles are one of the daintiest parts of our body (similar to our
wrists), wearing shoes that help draw attention to them has a very slimming effect. Gucci, Reem
Acra, Balenciaga, Elie Saab, and Valentino, all showcased ankle strap heels on their runways, and
soon enough, it caught on with A-listers, and influencers and bloggers. It's time for you to get with
the trend too.

Fit To Shape

Before picking up a pair of these shoes, keep in mind the shape of your ankles and calves, so that
your shoe helps enhance your best features.

If you are someone who has long, thin gams, and fear that ankle straps will hang loosely,
then pick up a pair with adjustable straps, preferably with thin delicate straps as opposed to
chunky or layered ones.
If you are on the pale side, then stick to nudes and neutrals; if you are on the darker side of
the colour spectrum, then pick out a pair in earthy tones of dark browns, and even blacks.

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Stella Mccartney, Ankle Strap Court Shoes, 460

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Francesco Russo, Ankle Strap Stiletto Sandals, 1118

If you have fuller calves and are afraid that wearing ankle straps will draw more focus to
them, then pick a pair with a wider strap to balance out the frame of your pins.

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Jimmy Choo, Ankle Strap Sandals, 795

Another way around wholesome calves is to stick to shoes which do not have a very distinct
separate strap wrapped around the ankle. Instead, opt for shoes where the strapping goes
across the upper part of the foot.

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Ancient Greek Sandals, Ankle Strap Flat Sandals, 323

Fit To Style

One of the best pairings for ankle strap heels are cropped denims. Try and opt for colors that do
not create too much of a contrast between your shoe and your foot.

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Giuseppe Zanotti Design, Ankle Strap Stiletto Sandals, 500

The ankle strap style is not restricted to heels, it looks very elegant on flats too. The key to pairing
your outfit with an ankle strap flat is to choose one with a pointy front toe cap. This helps give an
illusion of elongated legs. Also, you just bought yourself a chic and comfortable alternative to those
dreaded work heels.

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Chloe, Ankle Strap Ballerinas, 496

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