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Platform shoes are NAFF

51 replies

GetOrfMoiiLand · 20/06/2012 13:37

II have decreed. Grin

I think they look very unstylish, great big lumpen clodhoppers. And not very flattering either. For instance Victoria Beckham looked OK at the royal wedding, apart from her ghastly shoes.

I have loads of pairs, but don't wear them any more, I think they have had their time in the sun.

Back to normal high heels with no platforms, I think.

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GetOrfMoiiLand · 20/06/2012 15:07

I want to put platforms and fucking maxi dresses into room 101.

And Hunter wellies.

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noddyholder · 20/06/2012 15:09

I think the really high tranny shoes have had their day sadly for us short arses. Flat a lot more stylish

Chandon · 20/06/2012 15:10

agree OP, but my shorter friends say I do not understand why they are such a Godsent as I am over 6ft without platforms.

but I think they are ugly.

yellowraincoat · 20/06/2012 15:12

I agree with Hunter wellies. Bad at festivals (festival fashion is NOT A THING, put on a cagoule and stop being such a ninny) and worse in town.

GetOrfMoiiLand · 20/06/2012 15:17

I am 6 foot tall, I look like a twat in tranny shoes anyway Grin

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GetOrfMoiiLand · 20/06/2012 15:18

Oh yes re fesitival fashion.

I am too old for all that rot.

Just put a jumper on and wear sensible thermals and/or clothes you don't mind getting mucky.

I HAVE TURNED INTO MY GRANDMOTHER

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yellowraincoat · 20/06/2012 15:20

I am jel that you are 6ft, I'm ony 5ft1.

GrimmaTheNome · 20/06/2012 15:20

Chandon - when I was a teen, everyone wore platforms so shortarse me really had to wear them whether I wanted to or not. Now I'm older and wiser, I'd rather wear flats and stand on a stool Grin

BegoniaBigtoes · 20/06/2012 15:25

I like the chunky foot look. It's more flattering if you have chunky legs/arse and makes your ankles look more delicate. And it's more practical.

"Normal" stiletto court shoe things are what look naff to me. And even worse, those tiny little flat ballet-pump style shoes. Unless you have legs like breadstick, they make your feet look tiny and the rest of you enormous.

yellowraincoat · 20/06/2012 15:28

oh also sick of ballet shoes.

they are naff.

noddyholder · 20/06/2012 15:34

I think I will always love ballet pumps have been wearing for 30 years

GetOrfMoiiLand · 20/06/2012 15:40

I look like a tool in ballet shoes - especially when worn with skinny jeans so I look like a golf club.

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RandomNumbers · 20/06/2012 15:43

Max wall not the best look har de har

OTheHugeManatee · 20/06/2012 15:44

These platforms are marvellous.

thestringcheesemassacre · 20/06/2012 15:45

I especially don't like them when they are worn with bandage dresses.

yellowraincoat · 20/06/2012 15:45

Those ARE nice Manatee.

GetOrfMoiiLand · 20/06/2012 16:20

manatee what the bloody hell would you wear those pink wedges with?

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DonaAna · 20/06/2012 17:33

Kind of like those pink wedges. Not necessarily on my feet but as an object of art.

The platform court look is such a routine thing that it has the potential to look tired. But big, clumpy, substantial shoes (like my Hasbeens from last year) still get my vote. I feel much stronger and tallet when I am wearing them.

Meggles76 · 20/06/2012 17:47

I am 5ft. Platform shoes are my friend :-)

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MarshaBrady · 20/06/2012 18:03

big platforms

noddyholder · 20/06/2012 18:05

bargain and not too tranny I like these

noddyholder · 20/06/2012 18:09

ordered these