StyleAdvice: The Right Shoes for Your Body Type - Strapped For Style - Stylehive

By now you should be well on your way to the perfect pump, meaning you're ready for what's next on the list of shoe do's.

Ankle straps on shoes are tricky territory. On long, shapely stems, they are elegant and lovely, but if your legs are anything less than that, they're a no-no. Horizontally-placed straps cut off the leg wherever the straps happen to be, so all you're doing is making your legs shorter, and unless you have leg length to spare, you don't want to do this.

Of course, if you're wearing jeans or pants, you're free to sport any style you want, but the shoes we're about to show you are begging to be shown off, so consider their feelings as you choose your outfit.

Unsurprisingly, strappy sandals are the source of many a footwear fashion blunder. Thicker straps, however, are flattering and unexpected, and this pair by Marc Jacobs is the best of both.

We€™re also loving Theory€™s crisscross slingback sandals. They€™re on sale at Intermix now, and their smooth, strong lines make a bold yet refined statement.

T-strap sandals are great because aside from being undeniably sexy and structured (making them perfect for flowy dresses), the "t" follows the leg line, creating the illusion of longer legs... notice a theme here?

Of course, many of them also contain the aforementioned ankle straps, but in this case, a delicate ankle strap is fine. Otherwise, thin straps on legs that, well, aren't, create the illusion of sausage casings. Save the deli style for the mustard, please!

Do: opt for slingbacks and t-straps, and wear them with cocktail dresses and evening gowns
Don't: skip that pedicure!
clockwise from left: t-strap pumps by Christian Louboutin, suede sandals and slingbacks by Brian Atwood, crisscross slingbacks by Theory.

Check back every day this week for more helpful heel hints, and in the meantime, show us the shoes on your Stylehive wishlists!