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Heels or Flats: Getting Midi Proportion Right
Because the midi covers more leg, the shoe decides the proportion. Here's how to get it right.
Because the midi covers more leg, the shoe decides the proportion. A small adjustment changes the whole line.
Heels. A pointed heel elongates and formalises — ideal for higher hemlines and evening.
Flats. A pointed flat or clean sandal keeps a longer midi easy without cutting the leg.
Avoid. Chunky shoes with a delicate midi — the weight fights the fabric.