1Now that party season has started, wearing stilettos can be a nightmare. Don’t you worry, high heels can be a girl’s best friend too however, walking in sky-high heels can be a little tricky, especially if you’re not used to it. Learning to walk fearlessly in high heels just takes a little practice, as we bring you some helpful tips and you’ll be strutting like a catwalk model …

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Take smaller steps. You have to do a few things that might feel counterintuitive: Take small, slow steps, making sure not to bend your knees any more than you normally would. You’ll notice that high heels tend to shorten your stride a bit. The taller the heel, the shorter the stride ends up being.

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Walk from heel to toe. The aim is to walk as normally as possible in your high heels. When walking in flats, you don’t walk on the balls of your feet or put your whole foot down at once, do you? So don’t do either of these things in heels. Put your heel to the ground first, followed smoothly by your toes. Then, once your weight is on the balls of your feet, shift your weight forward as if you’re walking on your tip toes, and push forward for the next step.

Improve your posture. Walking well in heels is very dependent on maintaining good posture. If you’re slouching and shuffling as you walk, it kind of defeats the purpose of wearing high heels in the first place—the aim is to look comfortable and confident!

I. Remember your head should be in line with your spine and your chin should be parallel with the floor. Avoid looking down when walking in high heels!

II. Put your shoulders back and down and keep your arms relaxed at your sides. Swing your arms slightly as you walk for balance.

III. Keep your abdominal muscles engaged, sucking your belly button towards your spine. Bend your knees slightly; they should never be locked when walking in heels. Keep your legs close together as you walk and point your toes directly ahead