Valentino style platforms and how to wear them in 2022

Valentino style platforms and how to wear them in 2022. Recently, footwear preferences have been guided by comfort, versatility, and practicality. Sneakers, run-soled heels, and kittens have dominated the tastes of those who want to look good without sacrificing comfort.

 

However, in these last months of the year, a well-remembered shoe model made its triumphant entrance again since it was all the rage in the 90s. It was immortalized on the catwalks since Valentino decided to include it in its Resort 2022 collection; therefore, we associate them with them.

 

We are talking about platforms, but not wedge or heel platforms. We mean XL platforms or Mary Janes, as the designer called them. At its best, it has a high and pronounced sole and is also worn in bright colors, pastels, and vivid like Barbiecore fuchsia. And they are currently the perfect complement for the most extravagant tastes.

 

Platforms` History 

 

The first record of high shoes was from the 16th century when sexual workers used platforms up to 20 cm to prevent their dresses from getting dirty with the mud from the streets.

 

Before World War II, Roger Vivier, a designer, was in charge of designing a pair of platform shoes. These are considered to be what introduced this type of footwear to the fashion world and the market in general.

 

Thus, they were trendy in the 60s, being a typical garment of punk aesthetics. And already in the 70s and 80s, they were the perfect complement to pants, bell boots, glam rock, and psychedelic style. They captivated not only ordinary people but film and music artists, like the band Kiss, who were the greatest exponents of this type of clothing.

 

The return of the platforms

 

For sure, platforms have always been among us, at one time or another, with greater or lesser popularity and presence, especially in the world of entertainment. And today, they are also part of the culture and clothing known as Drag. Queen, which is characterized by striking and extravagance.

 

In 2022, they became a trending shoe thanks to how we already mentioned the designer Valentino, who achieved the impulse with their Mary Jane model. We needed them to become part of our closets again. Celebrities as big as Zendaya and Dua Lipa carry them in the best style.

 

 

How to wear platforms in 2022

 

If you want to stylize your legs

 

The platforms raise and give you instant height. Therefore, a silhouette or kilometric figure will look stylized and sophisticated. To achieve it in the best way, opt for the Mary Jane model and, of course, a mini dress or skirt to show off your legs with this effect.

 

 

 

 

 

With a professional look

 

Well, yes, platforms not only go well to go to the disco, but they are also versatile. You can use them to obtain a professional look, either with a midi skirt and cardigan or a tailored suit with straight and wide-cut pants, if you want a more discreet outfit but with glamor and style.

 

 

 

 

To refresh a look

 

One way to give life to that combination or outfit that seems a bit outdated and that you have left behind in your closet is to provide it with a new twist by including garments, accessories, or pieces that instantly rejuvenate it. You can make this happen by wearing some platforms, which will change its appearance and instantly modernize it, impregnating it with a new aesthetic.

 

 

 

 

 

When not to wear platforms

 

On floors or cobbled surfaces

 

No matter how much we want to wear them for a special occasion, there are shoes that you should not wear. Since they may give us a hard time and prevent us from enjoying the evening.

 

In the case of platforms, these are usually unstable and are generally incompatible with corrugated or cobbled surfaces. So you can lose your balance and suffer an unnecessary accident when your foot bends due to not getting a firm footing.

 

Therefore, find out beforehand about the type of ground or environment of the place. Then you will know if it is suitable or not to use this type of model.

 

Avoid wearing them with jeans, if you are short

 

Because platform shoes have a pronounced heel or sole, it adds volume to the lower part, which is why it tends to shorten the silhouette, thus losing a few centimeters visually on the legs. So, it is better to opt for geese and dresses when wearing this type of footwear.

 

 

 

 

 

Avoid tight clothing

 

Shoes that add height will also give you a more sensual look, so to avoid exaggerating this whole look, it is better to include an oversized garment and thus achieve an ideal balance.

 

If height and glamor are your things, this is the perfect shoe for this season and those to come. Just try always to feel comfortable when walking.

 

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