Feet are among the most the most beautiful parts of a woman's body.
This fact is often overshadowed by modern media, which highlights
women's faces and torsos, and little else. Yet throughout history, the
delicate shape of women's feet have been paid great respect and
attention, as proven by classical literary works by D.H. Lawrence and
Lord Byron, to name only a few. In "Double Indemnity," the hero Walter
is so entranced by the ankle bracelet worn by a woman named Phyllis,
that he mentions it several times in the course of the movie.
In ancient China, it was such a big deal that women had small,
delicate "moon-shaped" feet (deep insteps) that an
entire custom dedicated to foot-binding was developed. This was
extremely painful for the women, but the standards for lovely feet
back set the standards of overall
attractiveness; women with small feet were considered noble and
aristocratic.
Nowadays, we have done away with painful practices, knowing that
women's feet are beautiful naturally. The sensuous instep and curve of
the ankles call for accentuating jewelry. This is part of why ankle
bracelets are increasingly in demand.
Ankle bracelets, "anklets" for short, are lightweight and fancy
decorations for the feet. Many come with tiny charms that can
include variants like cats, hearts, stars, and bells.
Of course, the variety is as endless as an imagination.
Bracelets worn on the feet are in
fact very similar to bracelets worn on the wrists, which is
why for many, bracelets and anklets are interchangeable.
For the most part, ankle bracelets are casual accessories; they are
best worn on an ordinary day out having fun. Multicolored anklets
woven from fibers or threads look great with casual sandals or flip-
flops. However, ankle bracelets made of fine-spun gold and silver make
a beautiful accessory to fashionable shoes, and look great for formal
events.
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