Oprah's Shoe and Handbag Tips

Posted Nov 11th 2009 at 11:04AM by Lesley Kennedy (Subscribe to Lesley Kennedy's posts)

Filed under: Accessories, News, How to Wear

Oprah's on! Photo: Jeffrey Mayer, WireImage

Who doesn't want to instantly look taller, thinner and younger? Forget crash diets or trips to the plastic surgeon: All it takes is a shoe and handbag intervention from Oprah Winfrey.

The media mogul featured expert advice on how to choose the right shoes and handbags for you -- and even gave pointers on avoiding the dreaded cankle and -- on a recent episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show."

Adam Glassman, creative director of O, The Oprah Magazine, Joe Zee, creative director of Elle magazine and Mary Alice Stephenson, celebrity stylist and contributor to Harper's Bazaar, taught Winfrey's audience how to go from "frumpy to fabulous" and we took notes.

Here are the tips to study up on now:

The Six Shoes Every Woman Needs, According to Adam Glassman of O Magazine

Black Pump
Comfortable Flat
Evening Shoe
Sleek Comfort Sneaker
Tall Boot
All-Weather Boot (Optional Hunter Welly Sock)

Kate Spade 'Susie' pump. Photo: Zappos.com

Shoe Tips

Slim a wide foot with a shoe that has a pointy toe. "Stuart Weitzman is amazing because even though it's full at the top, it doesn't look like a wide shoe," Zee says of Weitzman's Elastorama, $398; Zappos.com.
"Prints -- whether leopard print, snakeskin -- go with everything you have in your closet -- khakis, denim, skirts," Stephenson explains, pointing out Giuseppe Zanotti Rocia Print heels, $554; Zappos.com. "They're great for the office, for walking around and great for at night."
Chic shoes can be comfy. "Cole Haan does a great shoe, because what they've done is taken Nike technology and infused it into their shoe so it feels like a sneaker," Zee says of Cole Haan's Air Maggy ballet flat, $149.95; Zappos.com.
Wider calves? Opt for shoe booties over ankle boots. "Shoe boots are really elongating to the leg," Stephenson says.
Problem with cankles? Choose high heels in a neutral color. "The neutral shoe is a must-have for everyone," Glassman says. "You have to match a shoe to your skin tone... It really elongates your foot, makes it sexier and slimmer because you're really drawing the eye now from the toe all the way up, and you're not breaking the body, so it's a seamless, long, lean silhouette." He recommends Kate Spade's Susie pump, $328.95; Zappos.com.
For a long line, match your shoe to your tight, Glassman says: "Tights are very big this season, so it's very easy to do."
The hottest boot of the season: over the knees. "You want to wear a flat one, because if you wear a heel one, it gets a little too 'Pretty Woman'," Glassman says. One to try: See by Chloe's flat over-the-knee boots, $715; Zappos.com.
Impress with a ruffled shoe, like Be&D's Kan Kan platform sandal, $599; Zappos.com. "The ruffle on the shoe is fun," Stephenson says. "If you don't want to incorporate the biggest trend in fashion, which are ruffles everywhere, you can do it in an accessory."

Kenneth Cole's 3 Ring Circus hobo bag. Photo: Macy's

Bag Advice

Hottest bag of the season? The Marc Jacobs Jet bag, $1,516; Bluefly.com. "Definitely a splurge," says Stephenson.
The on-the-go bag? A classic black hobo, Zee explains. It "goes with everything, and can go everywhere," he said, showing off the Kenneth Cole Reaction Three Ring Circus Hobo, $144.99; Macys.com.
Trade a not-so-cute backpack for a chic messenger bag, such as Lucky Brand's Abbey Road, $177.95; Zappos.com.

Want more Winfrey wardrobe wisdom? Here's a story on her favorite jeans.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

olivia 11-12-2009 @ 6:39AM

I agree...Oprah's pick are usually more reasonable. She just did a show and showed some great Payless shoes by Christian the Project Runway winner that looked very stylish and you know had to be reasonable as they are from Payless.

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janis 11-12-2009 @ 8:08AM

there is one fashion suggestion that is a big mistake here. if you have thick legs or "cankles" do NOT wear anything with decoration on tip of foot as shown with the SUSIE shoe by KATE SPADE.

HotttStud 11-12-2009 @ 10:31AM

I am a 62 yo man. I weigh what I did when I was 21. I still stand tall because I exercise. I don't want to look younger because I still look 35. All of this is no accident..Take an inventory of yourself once a week and fix whats beginning to change. There is no reason a person can't keep the body they have. Of course tobacco,alcohol,sugar and drugs aren't in the picture. Sound hard? So are my abs..

The Griffin 11-12-2009 @ 10:53AM

Kate Spades "Susie Pumps" are nice but I do not like the big buckle on top or the price. In this ecconomy they are not in the buddget. If she ewre to remove the buckle and serverly lower the price, I would purchase them.

Sandy and Sue 11-12-2009 @ 10:54AM

Seriously, does anyone really care what this far cow wears?

William Bischoff 11-12-2009 @ 11:53AM

The total for these "this season" styles of shoes, comes to over four thousand dollars. The economy must not be so bad for "everyone". I am a woman who doesn't average, over several years, even $200 a year, for shoes, I don't think she is talking to me. I go to department store sales, Payless, JCPennies, Walmart, etc. I love these styles, and have some similar to most of them in my closet right now. They didn't cost this much, and they are shoes and bags which stay in "style" for several years of wear. I went to a concert this week and was seated next to one of the more wealthy women in our city. I happened to look down, and noticed we were wearing identical shoes. Mine may have been a "copy", but I know they aren't expensive. But, in my opinion, no one would ever have been able to tell which one was the "expensive" shoe. In fact, hers may have been the "cheap" shoes as well. NO ONE CARED, EITHER.

Elaine 11-12-2009 @ 1:32PM

Are you SERIOUS? Who actually pays THAT much for SHOES?
That's a mini vacation!

posters 11-12-2009 @ 1:33PM

I am a lucky women...I buy all my shoe's on my bussiness trip's to Europe.
Just like the USA...they are made in China...but of a much better fit and quality
for LESS money and the tax build in. We are beeing ripped off in the USA and have the lousiest shoe's ...unless you want to pay over 100 buck's...there the selection
get's a little better. There are two division in China....made for Europe...made for the USA...guess which one is the worst?

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