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From Desiree Stimpert, About.com

Platform Sandals - Soho Lab Tesla

Platform Sandals - Soho Lab "Tesla"

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Platform sandals come in all shapes and sizes, so it's somewhat difficult without seeing the actual shoes in question to determine which outfit will work best with them. But as a general rule, platform shoes tend to have a heavier appearance than sandals with thinner soles.

Here are a few generic tips for platform shoes.

HOT with:
  • Shorter Skirts (Fitted or Loose)
  • Shorts
  • Wide-Legged Cropped Pants
  • Flared or Wide-Legged Jeans or Pants
  • Long, Skinny Jeans
NOT with:
  • Very Formal Gowns
  • Close-Fitting Dresses that Show the Shoes, but Not Much Leg
  • Colors that tonally very different from the shoes. For example very dark platform shoes with a light colored skirt or dress can look clunky.
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