Only with the right technique can walking in high heels be elegant and sexy. In principle, any woman can walk in high heels. But often it looks uncertain, stiff or simply not elegant. Yet wearing high heels is much more than just shoes: it is style, presence and a touch of magic. But only those who know the right technique can radiate this effect.
I learned this technique in a seminar – and it has been with me for many years. Today I know that walking properly in high heels is not a talent, but a skill that every woman can learn. With a few targeted corrections, every step becomes confident, elegant and graceful. Here are the three most common mistakes – and how to avoid them:
Mistake No. 1: Incorrect foot placement and bent leg
Many women place their feet incorrectly when walking in high heels, leaving the front leg slightly bent. This looks uncertain and inelegant. I did this for a long time too: I could walk, but it didn't look good. It was only when I corrected the position of my legs and feet that every step looked graceful.
Here's how to do it right:
- Stretch your front leg consciously and powerfully.
- Put your heel down first – even with high heels.
- Walk almost like a dancer, calmly and in a controlled manner
💡 Tip: Put your weight on your leg when stepping. This provides stability, gives you a powerful appearance and makes your leg look longer.
Mistake No. 2: Upper body tilts forward
Often, you don't even notice that your upper body is leaning slightly forward. This makes you look rushed and uncertain – especially when you are in a hurry.
How to correct it:
- Stand with your back slightly away from a wall. Lean against the wall like a plank: chest out, shoulders down, stomach in.
- Feel your way into this position.
- When you feel confident, stand without the wall.
💡 Tip: Practise standing up straight without shoes first, then with high heels. This will help you maintain an elegant posture at all times.
Mistake No. 3: Shoulders slumped forward
Slumped shoulders, a sunken chest and uncoordinated arm movements make you appear restless or weak. I had to work on my posture for a long time before I could keep my shoulders relaxed – today it comes naturally.
Here's how:
- Push your chest out slightly and drop your shoulders.
- Swing your arms loosely in time with your steps – this helps with balance and charisma.
💡 Tip: To practise, hold a stick behind your bent arms. This will automatically correct your chest and shoulders.
Conclusion: Technique, posture and control make high heels elegant
Elegance does not begin with heel height, but with posture, awareness and control over your body. If you avoid the three most common mistakes, you will not only walk more beautifully, but also feel more powerful, confident and feminine. Because every step is a statement – and you decide what it says.
👠 Ready for your elegant entrance
If you want to not only survive wearing high heels, but also wear them confidently and securely, I recommend a training course that I have attended myself. Step by step, you will learn the correct technique, train your posture, flexibility and body tension – all at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home.
Click here for Coco von Sanders' online training course. If you prefer to read or would like to do individual training, then take a look at Top in Heels – the academy for high heel training in Vienna, run by Marie-Christine Höfler. You can find out more about her workshops and her book at: www.mariechristinhoefler.com.
I wish you lots of joy and confidence when wearing your high heels, and hope you enjoy every step with elegance and fun.
Warm regards
Gaby
Founder of GLORIELLAS
