What's the Scoop on Spring's Flatforms? | Hollywood yohana
For those readers who need a lesson in the fashion lingo du jour, the flatform is essentially the love child of your favorite flats and platforms. It was seen all over the spring runways, including Prada and Derek Lam, but is it for you? We caught up with personal fashion consultant and wardrobe stylist Vanessa Valiente to get a professional take on the footwear fad.
Here's the thing about the flatform: It packs some major chunk. We're talking true '90s-era, bricks-on-your-feet chunk. "If this is done correctly and without too much clunk, it is a great way to get height without pain," says Valiente. Goodbye, incline; so long, tootsie torture! It's almost as comfortable as wearing plain flats.
While this alternative way to achieve height seems like a godsend, Valiente cautions on buying into the trend. "If you are after an exaggerated version—which is what I am seeing—skip it. It is too trendy and chunky to waste money on," says the stylist. Plus, "fashion types are advising consumers to buy into the wide leg and platform look as a whole, and wearing all the trends at once is the epitome of a fashion victim." (We already covered what guys think of girls who wear too many trends at once, and let's just say it's not favorable!)
So while most people will give the flatform a pass, for those of you who still want to try the fad, some excellent options have already trickled down from the runway to mass outlets. On the high end, you have these 3.1 Phillip Lim flatforms; for a more affordable option, you can try this Modern Vintage version.
Now that you know the pros and the cons, we want to hear your take on the trend! Leave us a comment below—will you indulge in the shoe style or wait for the next big footwear fad?
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Here's the thing about the flatform: It packs some major chunk. We're talking true '90s-era, bricks-on-your-feet chunk. "If this is done correctly and without too much clunk, it is a great way to get height without pain," says Valiente. Goodbye, incline; so long, tootsie torture! It's almost as comfortable as wearing plain flats.
While this alternative way to achieve height seems like a godsend, Valiente cautions on buying into the trend. "If you are after an exaggerated version—which is what I am seeing—skip it. It is too trendy and chunky to waste money on," says the stylist. Plus, "fashion types are advising consumers to buy into the wide leg and platform look as a whole, and wearing all the trends at once is the epitome of a fashion victim." (We already covered what guys think of girls who wear too many trends at once, and let's just say it's not favorable!)
So while most people will give the flatform a pass, for those of you who still want to try the fad, some excellent options have already trickled down from the runway to mass outlets. On the high end, you have these 3.1 Phillip Lim flatforms; for a more affordable option, you can try this Modern Vintage version.
Now that you know the pros and the cons, we want to hear your take on the trend! Leave us a comment below—will you indulge in the shoe style or wait for the next big footwear fad?
fashionsandmode.blogspot.com
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