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What was the fashion in 1950 1951 1952 1953?

Fashion in the early 1950s involved fancy dresses for women, and sleek suits for men. Accessories included scarves, high heels, hats and ties for men.


Why do western boots have big high heels?

The high heels ensure a good hold on the stirrups, thus preventing the cowboy's foot to slide through the stirrup and get tangled while mounting, riding, and dismounting. While we're at it, the reason for the pointy toe on the boot is that it facilitates putting the boot into the stirrup.


What was the style in the 1950's and 60's?

-Dresses that went to mid calf, big skirts that came off of natural waist line (those are called house dresses) -bee hive hair -bob cut hair -high heels


Who was considered a 'citizen' in the Roman Republic?

Anyone free-born could have this high status.Men, women (had a form, but weren't allowed to vote etc.), and the children of freemen/women were born automatically as a citizen.


How did women wearing hoop skirts during the 18th and 19th century go to the bathroom?

Until the 1880's, women wore crotchless pantaloons underwear (weird but true). This made it easier for them to use the restroom whenever necessary. In the days before indoor plumbing, "chamber pots" were often used by ladies. Chamber pots are basically large containers with a wide opening which could be used instead of going to an outhouse or latrine. It would have been much easier for a hoop skirted woman to bend over a chamber pot than to try fitting into an outhouse, not to mention the chore of trying to sit down in an outhouse without getting dirty. Chamber pots were placed on the floor since it would have been difficult to lift the skirts high enough to keep them from getting soiled otherwise. Poor and working women who might have had cause to use outhouses (such as those living on homesteads) usually had to wear more practical working dresses without hoops anyway. Women wearing hoops rarely had the problem of trying to actually sit on a toilet since, by the time indoor plumbing became popular, styles had changed.

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Do some women actually enjoy the feeling of wearing 4 inch high heels or are they purely for height or fashion?

Most women start wearing high heels for other reasons, such as height or looks, but over time become comfortable in them and don't feel discomfort from wearing them. I love wearing heels because it makes me feel sexier.


When should you wear high heels?

I started wearing high heels at the age of 10. But my Mum told me to start when I was 13 but at the age of 12 I was wearing them a lot


What is Selena Gomez greatest fear?

Wearing high heels and slipping and falling down in public


When did men start wearing high heels?

I never knew they did now!! Originally men wore high heels rather than women! The craze for men wearing high heels started in the 17th Cenury in the French Royal Court.It slowly spread to the Royal Courts of Europe & England. Louis xiv of France was famous for his extravagent highly decorated heels,often painted red as a stus of wealth.Eventually women started to wear high heels.The fashion for high heels for both sexes petered out at the beginning of the 19th Century. The revival in womens high heels began towards the end of the 19th Century.Since then high heels have generally been worn by women,although things like platform boots of the 70s & mens 'cuban' heels have drifted in & out of fashion. At present,theres been a resurgence in womens ultra high heels & 'Stilletos' popular in the 60's & 80's, are in vogue once more.Christian Leboutin is famous for his high heeled shoe designs.


What is Selena's fears?

Wearing high heels.


When can a person resume wearing high heel shoes after a bunionectomy?

you can resume wearing heels 3months after a bunionectomy you can resume wearing heels 3months after a bunionectomy


What are the cons of wearing a high heel shoe?

Despite its fashionable appearance, there are many negative aspects of wearing a high heel shoe. Many women would argue that wearing such a shoe is simply uncomfortable. Indeed, high heels are not ergonomically friendly.


Can wearing high heels make you dizzy?

Yes


Why do you get a hard on wearing high heels?

To help maintain your balance.


What is most like to hurt being stepped on by a 200lb man wearing loafers or 100lb woman wearing high heels shoes?

Assuming you mean high heels, the woman would hurt more. The weight of the large man is spread by the running shoes, but all the weight of the woman is concentrated in one VERY small area. We once had a problem with women's high heels denting the metal floorplates in airplanes.


Guys do you prefer girls in high heels and skirts or denims and trainers?

women in high heels and skirts because its easy access and the high heels are a turn on if you keep them on ;] high heels and skirts!


Why don't men wear high heels?

Men can wear high heels but they shouldn't. Men can wear high heels. Only to prove how (un)comfortable high heels can be, I have worn high heels. In this way I can feel & understand how women may have problems with high heels. Some women don't have problems with high heels, and I say that's great for them!