So you have found the perfect dress, now its time to find some shoes!
This is my favourite part of prom shopping (or outfit shopping in general). You get to try on lots of pairs of gorgeous shoes and its less hassle than having to keep on going into fitting rooms to try on clothes.
When shopping for your shoes I strongly advise that you try to do it in person and go to stores rather than buy over the internet. This is because sizes vary from store to store - you might be a 5 in Topshop but a 6 in Office. Also colours look different from internet pictures to the real thing.
If you have been into a store and have tried on a pair of shoes but resisted buying so you could have a look around, then I would say its okay to buy online, so long as you have tried them on in person first!
Another tip when buying shoes is to have a photo of your dress so you can remind yourself what the detailing looks like, the colour, style etc. Some dresses come with a little pack of extra beads or buttons and can include a sample of the fabric your dress is made from so that you can test washing bleaches before you wash your dress. This is perfect to take with you when your shoe shopping so you can colour match and see what different shoe finishes look good with your dress.
Something to consider is the heel height. Kitten heels have a bad reputation as many people (including myself) don't like the 'short heel' look (I could also do with the extra height!). However, whilst I say that they aren't for me, they can look effortless with the right dress. The are elegant and very lady like, especially if they are pointed at the toe.
Other heels you might go for may have high heels, usually with platforms. These look great, add lots of height and always come in gorgeous styles. The only problem with huge heels is that your feel will become sore during the night. Make sure that you wear them around the house first! Its also a good idea to buy some feet cushion pads to protect and cushion the balls of your feet. Remember, once you have taken your shoes off they will always be harder and hurt more once they are back on!
Once you have brought your shoes, make sure you try them on at home with your dress on so that you can check that they suit each other and compliment the overall look your going for. (You will notice that I will keep on mentioning to try everything on together to see the overall look)
So you have brought your dress and shoes, and have tried them on again at home. Now your happy that everything looks good together, you need to 'break in' your shoes. Make sure you wear them around the house to soften up the fabric. You don't want to have to take your shoes off during the night!
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