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USA - Marilyn Monroe pump with
suede leather upper and patent heel - Mid 20th Century
The effects on posture when wearing high heels, has been studied
in detail and elevated shoes do appear the change the body's distribution
of mass. The spine curves, causing the breasts to jut forward and
buttocks to hike up and move backwards. The legs are made to look
longer and the calves and ankles appear shapelier. High heels are
also thought to place the female pelvis in a pre-coital position.
Since early civilization, the human male -as the only specie- has
always been erotically responsive to "pretty legs" and
"trim ankles". Pin-up girls are usually posed on high
heels to create the sensuous illusion of shapely and sex appealing
legs. The pump shown here is designed with a teardrop peep toe,
which reveals the cleavage between the big- and second toe. Showing
of the naked flesh, in this way, topped by the clitoris-like sparkler,
creates an intense erotic impression for which Miss Monroe was famous. |
Research and text by : W.A.H.M. Habraken-Oosterhout-Holland