“You know, white pumps are the sign of a true hooker – and I love you for that.” – RuPaul (RuPaul’s Drag Race)
Every Yin needs its Yang…
Quite some time ago, in our last part of the PBA High heels series, we talked about the ultimate all-purpose weapon in the arsenal of a woman, the multi-role-Ak-47 of shoes, the black patent leather stiletto pumps. Just very recently, design mastermind, pope of high heels and style visionary Christian Louboutin introduced the world to the new standard stiletto pumps of his brand in the upper price range: The new “Miss Z”s. These new shoes will most likely succeed the former standard Louboutin pumps, the “SoKate”s (we talked about those too here on the website), which is why I might discuss them in detail, regarding bimbo-suitability, in a future article. However, this new introduction to the world of basic stiletto pumps, motivated me to finish the next part of the Pink Bimbo Academy High heels series – an article I avoided to write – for a VERY long time, shying away from trying to do its importance justice. But here we are now, and still I am not sure if this post conveys the fundamental importance and sheer significance of the subject we are discussing today. Today, we are talking about a shoe, in no way inferior to the last one we talked about, the crowning pinnacle of bimbo footwear, the cream of the crop, the toughest of them all but also the boldest statement a bimbo can make when it comes to shoes: The white patent leather stiletto pumps!
“WHAT!?” I hear you scream. “It’s been 84 years, since the last article, we have waited for so long – and now you just bring us the same stuff all over again, like last time, when you wrote pages over pages about a simple black stiletto shoe – but now the color is different??? How DARE you! How can this be so important and so different compared to the black shoe you already talked about?!” Oh, believe me, this item is VERY different from the last one, even it is nothing but the color that differentiates those two. Let me explain:
Again, today, we are not speaking about a specific model, nor about a specific brand or a special designer – we are talking about a clearly defined type of shoe: A classic stiletto pump, with no platform/plateau whatsoever, pointy toe box, no straps at all and a stiletto heel with a height of something between 10 – 16cm (whereby 12cm are ideal for its purpose), made of white, shiny patent leather with a glossy finish. Yes, like I said: Nothing special or fancy here – no difference but the color compared to the black stiletto we talked about last time. Good examples of what we are talking about, are the new Louboutin “Miss Z” in white and…. wait…. what? There are no white Miss Zs? Really? But they do have them in black and pink and nude and metallic and even in blue and so on and so on? Hmmmm…. well…. I guess that should tell us something. Gotta keep that in mind, because it becomes very relevant further down in the article. However, of course there are some good examples I can refer you too: The former Louboutin standard pumps do actually exist in white – the white SoKates, for example. But other, less expensive models, check all the boxes too, like the Devious Domina-420 in a glossy white. By now you should know what we are talking about, so I can explain to you what makes these shoes so important for a bimbo, and why the color swap changes EVERYTHING.
“So many women hate white heels (…)” – Sarah Cristobal (The Wall Street Journal, Is It Finally Time to Embrace White Heels? A Guide)
If you remember what kind of describing words we gathered to characterize the standard black stiletto pumps, aspects like “classy”, “elegant”, “restrained”, “distinguished”, “stylish”, “subtle” and “discreet” should come to your mind – and these terms come in quite handy, because the white pumps we are talking about today are none of that. If anything, todays shoes are the polar opposite of all of these aspects – and that’s exactly why they are so important, amazing and overall so goddamn bimbo suitable. Why is that so? I’ll come to that in a couple of minutes, first let me help you to classify this correctly. Don’t make the mistake to assume that, just because I described both shoes as polar opposites and said that the white ones are super bimbo appropriate, the black ones are not! They represent polar opposites, yes – but not in terms of bimbo suitability! They are just on the opposing ends of a spectrum, that itself is completely bimbo-suitable, not only on the brightness scale. This spectrum represents the “bimbo slut factor” one the one hand, but also the “level of difficulty for a female” on the other. What do I mean by that? Well, if you experienced feelings like “aversion”, “distaste”, “reluctance” or even “disgust” when you read todays topic, this indicates two things: 1. There is a social stigma when it comes to white stiletto pumps, certain reservations and objections, based on clichees and cultural attributions – and you are affected. 2. You are not deep enough into the bimbofication framework/spirit. Let’s got with this feeling of unease and rejection, because you wouldn’t be the only one experiencing that:
“The white stiletto once stood for style that was bold, brash and sexy. With class the subtext, they were part of a look that also included short skirts, big blond hair and a Ford Escort. Fashion has longed turned its nose up. As the “Essex girl” became a caricature in the 80s – sent up by Birds of a Feather, Spitting Image and Harry Enfield, along with endless jokes – these shoes were sent to languish in the fashion wilderness.” – Lauren Cochrane (The Guardian, “White stilettos: let the heeling begin”)
“I have to admit that I’ve always been on the fence when it comes to white leather items. I remember buying a pair of white heels when I was 14 or so, and my mum made me return them because of how “tacky” she said they looked. Apparently, this notion spans generations. Perhaps it’s also the way I’ve seen them styled—I’ve just found them to be less elegant than heels in darker colours.” – Natalie Munro (Who What Wear, “I Thought This Low-Heel Shoe Trend Was “Tacky”, But Dakota Johnson Just Proved Me Wrong”)
A quick Google search results in many, many articles and posts across the internet about the apparent “awfulness” of white stiletto pumps and why they are so despised by many women and self-proclaimed fashion experts, like here, here, here and here. So, let us have a look at why these shoes are such a no-go and what these “experts” have to complain about. In diametrical opposition to all the terms we collected describing the black stiletto pumps, stating how elegant, stylish, distinguished and tasteful they are, what we get when we are gathering all the describing words used in articles about the white stiletto pumps, is stuff like this: “Tacky”, “flashy”, “cheap”, “bad taste”, “gaudy”, “too risky”, “slutty”, “naff”, “trashy”, “too bold, brash and sexy”, “dramatic”, “déclassé”, “too much” and so on – connected to some ridiculous attempts to seize these properties by combining these shoes with the most unfeminine, unsexy, unflattering and bimbo-unsuitable clothing items imaginable (“hip-grazzing low-rise jeans“? Jesus Christ… Please girls, always pay attention to the PBA styling rules and don’t listen to these “experts”…). Now we should have a clearer picture of what society tells us these shoes communicate – and none other than Drag-icone RuPaul summed it up like this:
“White pumps are the true sign of a whore.” – RuPaul (RuPaul’s Drag Race)
Yes, this is what we are talking about – but let me also be clear and recap what you all think and
what these “fashion experts” are too cowardly to express clearly: We are talking “white trash slut”, “Essex-look” and “cheap whore” – THIS is what these shoes communicate – and it is absolutely not a bad thing! Quite the contrary, this is PERFECTLY bimbo suitable and something every bimbo should embrace and strive for! These shoes, like the white, knee-high “fuck me boots” we already talked about, are the epitome of the so called “fuck-me-shoes” – therefore representing the premier class of bimbo footwear!
“Oh, how we used to pour scorn on the white stiletto, the shoe that stereotyped a whole generation of Lycra-clad, big-haired young women who supposedly lived for nothing more than to dance around their handbags.
Such was the general contempt for the Eighties look that pigeonholed London’s eastern suburbs, that the white stiletto — indeed, all white shoes — became the ultimate in toxic footwear.” – Rebecca Lowthorpe (Daily Mail, How to dress like a grown up with Rebecca Lowthorpe: Wear the white stiletto heel like a Posh)
“(…) fashion features editor, Sarah Harris, wants to reclaim the shoes from, as she says, ‘tiny trashy miniskirts and frosted pink lipstick and the sort of girls one’s mother referred to as ‘common”” – Lauren Cochrane (The Guardian, White stilettos: let the heeling begin)
Doesn’t sound this VERY bimbo-ish to you? To me it sure does! So it’s all about the color, which makes all the difference and transforms an elegant, stylish and cultivated heel into a tacky, flashy shoe only a cheap white-trash slut would wear, correct? Yes, and like I said, there is nothing bad about it, it is something you should adapt and embrace. But why does it make such a difference? Why is the color white “a problem” here? You remember our color theory articles about “the color white” and “the color black“, where we gathered all the implications, all aspects of color psychology and what they mean in terms of bimbofication. And you remember the beforementioned article about the “white fuck-me-boots”, where we also tried to shed some light on the question why the color white seems to make such difference. Since then, I’ve looked into this a lot further, and while I still can’t give you a bulletproof explanation for all of this, I dug up some more details which directly connect to the vague ideas I wrote down in those articles:
Innocence and purity: White is traditionally associated with purity, innocence, and integrity. In contrast, the design of a stiletto aims at seduction and eroticism. This contradiction between color and form creates a tension that is perceived as “provocative”. We also talked about this in the articles about “bimbo brides” and “bimbo schoolgirls” (regarding the white, innocent cotton panties).
Noticeability: White is a bright and striking color that immediately catches the eye. While black stilettos are perceived as classic and stylish, white stilettos often appear more extravagant and hard to overlook. They attract more attention, which automatically makes them seem “more provocative”. This is also mentioned in a ton of articles connected to these white “fuck-me-shoes”, like here, here and here. This becomes an especially strong factor, if contrast is driven to a maximum level, by using white stiletto heels with dark tanned skin/legs (like every good bimbo tends to do).
Association with stereotypes: White high heels have been staged as an accessory of “seductive women” in certain contexts, such as pop culture or erotic representations. This association has become ingrained in collective perception. Yes, this is the stuff we talked about earlier: Cheap white-trash-whores, “lycra-clad, big haired dolls”, the stereotypical, attention-grabbing bimbo! These clichees might have formed over time, fed by various transgressions of social norms and different iconic “blonde bombshells” who managed to get a lot of public attention by violating these norms, for example:
Based on a discussion about this topic on reddit, apparently wearing white shoes after Labor Day was socially unacceptable. This unwritten rule resulted from class distinctions in the late 19th and early 20th century. Throughout the history of mankind, wealthy elites used fashion rules to distinguish themselves from the “new money” class and lower classes in general by adhering to specific dress codes. In this case, white clothing and especially white shoes were associated with summer and leisure, as they were practical for staying cool in the heat, and expressed a bright and summery mood. After Labor Day, which marked the unofficial end of summer, darker and heavier clothing became the norm for the fall and winter seasons. The rule became entrenched in etiquette, particularly among the wealthy, and was passed down as a marker of proper behavior – whereas lower classes often couldn’t afford seasonal clothing. In addition: Dirt and dust are MUCH more visible on white shoes, compared to any other color. Therefore, perfectly clean, white heels were a sure way to signal, that the wearer “didn’t need to do physical labor”. The “unreflected” use of white heels, especially combined with other attention-grabbing clothing-pieces and styling choices that didn’t adhere to the posh and bourgeois fashion rules, became an indicator for a “cheap”, attention-grabbing wannabe, the wealthy class looked down upon (“Don’t you ever talk to those girls, son. They are cheap harlots, spreading their legs for anyone – and they are after your/our money solely!”).
Some other commentators in that post made the suggestion, that white heels used to be an identification mark for prostitutes, but honestly, I couldn’t find ANY evidence for these claims – in contrast to red high heels (especially red high heeled boots), which are/were absolutely regarded as a typical footwear of street prostitutes and the red light professions in general (we talked about this in the color theory article about “the color red”). However, there are many examples for the origin of the clichee that white pumps are preferred by beautiful, sexy, blonde bombshells who tried to get all the possible attention and left their mark in pop culture:
“White heels are about making a statement. Marilyn Monroe’s Ferragamo slingbacks in ‘The Seven Year Itch’ are cinematic history. In ‘Vertigo’, Kim Novak stormed the beach in ivory pumps. ‘You can always depend on a white shoe to create a character and a point of view,’ said Arianne Phillips, a three-time Academy Award-nominated costume designer and former stylist to Madonna.” – Sarah Cristobal (The Wall Street Journal, Is It Finally Time to Embrace White Heels? A Guide)
Bimbo rolemodel, forerunner and legend Marilyn Monroe absolutely knew about the sexy, scandalous, disreputable and seductive appeal of high heels in white, but the (mostly anti-feminine and retarded) fashion industry still clinges to the old “no-go” when it comes to white stiletto heels:
“That ability to command the spotlight—the very reason some women find white heels appealing—turns others off. To detractors, they’re just too much. The footwear of choice for weddings and 1980s proms, they’re seen as over-the-top. More demure versions can skew matronly and ‘Sunday Service.’ ‘Hard pass,’ scoffed a high-profile fashion publicist who didn’t want to be named for fear of offending her white-heel-loving clients. ‘They remind me of Easter.’ Upkeep is another issue. White pumps have a reputation for being easy to scuff. ‘I find it unrealistic to keep a white shoe clean,’ said New York milliner Gigi Burris. As a go-to designer for brides, Burris is no stranger to the demands of tending to alabaster accessories. ‘I feel like they’d be ruined on the first wear.’” – Sarah Cristobal (The Wall Street Journal, Is It Finally Time to Embrace White Heels? A Guide)
There you have the answer for the question why there are no white Miss Z’s yet, by the way! But one look at your very own shoe rack, or one trip to a shoe store nearby will give you the same answer: There are only VERY few white heels in general – and most likely no white stiletto pumps at all! This fear and this rejection of females all over the world and the fashion industry in general, results from the beforementioned connotations and cultural stereotypes, preventing women to make use of this powerful tool and embracing an integral part of their own femininity. Every now and then, “fashion experts” are making absolutely pathetic and wretched attemps at establishing white stiletto pumps in the world of fashion, by using “style icons” who dared to wear white heels in combination with some boyfriend jeans or some other unfeminine, boring, ugly and overall bimbo-unsuitable fashion piece, which, according to them, “is risky, but “a-okay”, as long as the rest of the outfit is so ungodly unfeminine, unsexy and lazy, that there is nothing left of any feminin sensation or sexappeal overall (like here, here and here). Do NOT make the mistake of adopting these awful, terrible and anti-feminine positions! A bimbo does not neet do distance herself from these social “stigmas”, the cultural perspectives, the stereotypes and the clichees! A bimbo does not need to mitigate or “disarm” her style, her clothing choices or her appeal in order to walk in these shoes! A TRUE bimbo embraces these stereotypes and the clichees! A TRUE bimbo enhances the effects of her sexy, ultra-feminine and beautiful style by wearing these shoes! A TRUE bimbo thrives, being regarded as a “white-trash-whore”, a cheap slut wearing white, sky-high stiletto pumps! A TRUE bimbo LOVES combining these shoes with ultra-short mini skirts, tons of make up, big, blonde hair, crop tops, skin-tight, short dresses and everything else that supercharges the look and the connotations! A TRUE bimbo ALWAYS adheres to the PBA styling rules – and does her best to draw ALL the attention by wearing these white stiletto pumps! A TRUE bimbo wears these white high heeled stiletto pumps WITH PRIDE! So – in the end, let us have a look at some practical aspects of these shoes:
Like the black stiletto pumps, these shoes can be worn anywhere, anytime, to any occasion and event and combined with any bimbo suitable outfit and color. This is not a suprise, if you keep the color theory article about the color white in mind (and the article about the black pumps): White is combinable with any other color (even with black – so “black/dark stockings” are a go) – which is something even the beforementioned “fashion experts” agree upon (here, here and here, f.e.). Before I encourage you to wear these shoes as often as possible, I want to briefly mention the few situations in which these shoes are basically a must:
– Being the bimbo bride at your own wedding
– Wearing the bimbo nurse costume
So, when to wear apart from these two occasions? As often as possible. Easy as that. Yes, there are many, MANY other very bimbo-suitable high heels, many shoes a bimbo should wear, many absolutely amazing, super-sexy heels – but, as a bimbo, you can never go wrong wearing these! However, it is not like I don’t recognize the social stigma, the implications, the cultural pressure and the brainwashing all of you females had to go through since you were little: I consider these shoes to be at the highest difficulty level for bimbos, among other heels, like the Devious Domina-108, but not because of the height of the heels! Even though, there is nothing holding you back from wearing the white stiletto pumps with a 15cm heel (which would make them even more awesome!) – it is the overcoming of cultural stigma, the surmounting of indoctrination and the necessary willpower to express yourself in public as the good, cheap bimbo slut you were meant to be. These shoes are difficult because of their reputation and what you communicate by wearing them. White, high heeled stiletto pumps in combination with a bimbo suitable outfit are the ultimate commitment to the bimbo lifestyle and the pinnacle of what you can do when it comes to bimbo footwear in terms of screaming “Everyone! Look at me! I am a cheap bimbo slut and will spread my legs for every dick!“. Bimbos who do this, do this with pride, dedication and belief – are the upmost top bimbos overall (as long as they live up to the infamous reputation of these white heels they are wearing) and deserve nothing but respect. To sum this all up: White, high heeled stiletto pumps are a must have for any sufficiently advanced bimbo – the most important shoe you can have – right next to the black stiletto pumps. If you wear these shoes and can make their implications your own – and live up to them, then you really deserve to be called a propper “bimbo doll”.
