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What shoes should I wear when I go shopping?

Dina Scherer
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Dina Scherer is an Image and Wardrobe Stylist and the Founder of Modnitsa Styling, based in New York City. With over a decade of experience, Dina specializes in color analysis, style development, closet editing, and personal shopping. She helps her clients elevate their personal style and curate a wardrobe aligned with their lifestyle. Dina holds degrees in Advertising and Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, and a Certificate in Image Consulting from the Fashion Institute of Technology.

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Bring along shoes that match the type of clothes that you'll be trying on. For instance, you wouldn't want to wear a pair of sneakers while you're trying on a suit—instead, you'd wear or bring along a pair of flats, pumps, or loafers.

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Should I leave long hair down, or tie it up?

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It should be up so it doesn't get caught in zippers, buttons, jewelry, or impede your field of vision.

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How do I pick comfortable shoes when shopping?

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Feel inside the shoe for padding to start. Then, put them on and walk around for a bit. While you have the shoes on, slide your finger into the back of the shoe to see whether or not the shoe will rub against your ankle. Lastly, press down on the toe of the shoe to make sure that they aren't too small. If there isn't any space between your big toe and the toe of the shoe, get a bigger size.

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My dad wants me to wear jeans all the time. I HATE jeans. What should I do?

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Create a new outfit that you like, that is appropriate, and that you know he'll like. After you've done that, go up to him and ask if it's okay to wear something else, then show him the outfit.

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For my first time shopping, should I stick with boring and normal clothes or should I go out there and wear anything I like as long as it goes together?

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It's best to wear something comfortable, but you can choose anything as long as it is fairly easy to take off and put back on. You will need to try things on while shopping.

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Should I wear socks when shopping for shoes or buy some when I go?

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It doesn't matter either way, just make sure you wear the same type of sock you plan on wearing normally with the shoes to ensure a proper fit.

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When I first put on shoes, they feel fine, but they start to chafe after about an hour. What should I do?

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If your shoes are chafing your feet, then they're probably too big, causing the heel to slide up and down your ankle. Make sure that when you purchase your shoes, they don't slide on the back of your feet, but they leave a gap between your big toe and the front of the shoe. (You can feel for this by pressing down on the top of the shoe.) You can also ask an associate for help.

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My parents do not allow me to wear tops, so what do I have to do?

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Find something that you like that isn't a top. This could be a dress, a jumper, whatever you want. Then see if your parents like it. If they don't then try to make a compromise.

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Is a purse good to keep things in instead of just a backpack?

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It's fine if you're only shopping for smaller accessories and items that will fit inside your purse. A backpack is best if you're going to buy larger items that you want to store while you continue walking around.

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My parents do not allow me to wear short dresses . But I can wear long shirts, so what should I do?

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Wear a long shirt with maybe some comfortable shorts, this might help with not wearing a dress.

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