I’m over 300lbs and I love wearing heels – my tips for ‘fat babes’ including why you shouldn’t wear them out right away
A PLUS-SIZE woman said she has a few tips for women who look like her and struggle to last all night long in a pair of heels.
Zoe Coco is a fashion influencer and model who is over 300 pounds – and her weight doesn’t stop her from rocking a chic pair of heels.
In the TikTok video (@zoecocobeauty), Zoe warned her size 3X and 4X followers that it might take time to get used to heels.
The brunette beauty got candid with her followers, saying that prior to 2020 she never wore heels – only sandals and ballet flats.
“Don’t expect to be struttin’ out this weekend.
“Everyone’s progress is going to be a little different because we all hold our weight differently.”
She advised starting with a small one- or two-inch heel and then working your way up to taller ones.
“I’m telling you, take your time. You can hurt yourself very badly.”
She said she buys most of her heels from the brand Torrid, because their heels are specifically designed to even out weight distribution.
“My confidence and my walk really took some time, and finding the right heels is the number one priority.”
Holding up a stiletto sandal, she said she’d skip that style.
“The skinniness of this is just not something that I personally would feel safe with. I need something chunky. I need something that’s going to hold me up.”
But no matter what heel you purchase, she said to never wear a pair out on the first run.
“I wear them around the house, around areas that I can grab onto something, make sure that I’m good before ever taking it outside the house.”
Zoe also said sizing matters, and every shoe might require a slightly different size.
For a strappy heel, she opts for a smaller size because she wants the straps to hold her tightly to the shoe.
“It’s important to have the right size because it will throw off the balance of things if not.
She also said she prefers shoes with a zipper in the back as opposed to ones with a strap that needs buckling.
“It’s so much easier.”
As for her favorite heels?
“Boots, booties, and wedges are also going to be your best friend. I’m telling you, the weight distribution is going to be great.”
Viewers were thankful for the advice and the inspiration.
“I adore you sharing these tips. I want to wear them again now,” one person wrote.
“Thanks for being honest. So refreshing. No overstating. Big is beautiful,” added another.