What are Floss Heels Anyway?
Feted by Vogue and whowhatwear as the essential shoe addition to your 2019 wardrobe, this "naked" style harks back to the strappy high heels of the 90s, and are low or block heeled sandals featuring thin "floss" straps. Since debuting on the feet of the Insta-famous fashion set, they've basically exploded in popularity, and you can find multiple versions from luxe boutique brands (The Row, Rejina Pyo) to fast fashion ones like ASOS.
Easiest High Heel to Walk In
In addition to being right on trend, these low heel strappy sandals are also the
great for beginners just learning to walk in high heels. Besides the gentler pitch afforded by their low heel (meaning less pressure on the ball of foot and less pain), their thin straps offer a forgiving fit, and plenty of room for your toes. Choose a block heel version for greater stability when walking.
They Make Your Legs Look Longer
Ever noticed how, in a sea of endless gowns, just one type of shoe dominates the red carpet? Unlike an everyday heel, red carpet shoes are designed to fulfill only two functions- they serve as the outfit's foundation and must complement (not upstage) the gown, and, like a pedestal they should elongate the starlet's legs, making for flattering pictures from every angle.
While the floss heels in discussion don't quite stretch to the dizzying heights of a red carpet heel, they share the same leg-lengthening design DNA. The most popular red carpet shoes are thin, double strapped killer stilettos (Guiseppe Zanotti,Stuart Weitzman, Manolo Blahnik) which show as much of the wearer's feet as possible- creating the illusion of endless legs. Happily for us, this is a feature (and benefit) shared by the floss heels of today.
A Minimalist Heel For All Seasons
One of the best things about floss heels is how they're endlessly versatile and go with everything. Making their runway appearance since spring/summer collections, these understated heels look equally good when paired with jeans and a blazer for a smart casual fall outfit. Can I point out how this makes them the perfect as an office shoe? You know, the one you keep under your desk to slip into in case you have a lunch date with your girlfriends or plans for a fun night out.
Don't take my word for it- below are some of my favorite ideas on how to style these low strappy heels:
Fall/Winter Floss Heels Outfit Ideas
Spring/Summer Floss Heel Outfits
So there you have it! 3 reasons to give floss heels a try and how to style them.
