It’s A Mistake To Get Up Your Toes When Shopping – Tip #19

You’ve seen it. I’ve seen it.

Women who are looking to purchase a garment who are up on their toes in the attempt to get the look they would achieve while wearing a heel.

Here’s the tip. It does not work!

First off, your body is in a different position when you are on your toes versus in heels. This means that the garment will fall differently. Sure you can get the gist of what the item may look like, but there’s a difference between thinking it will work and knowing.

While shopping for a leather skirt, a young lady got up on her toes to see how the garment shaped her body. In the mirror, the skirt did not work and even from my perspective, the skirt was wrong.

I asked the saleswoman if she had shoes for patrons. She produced a pair immediately. The minute the shoes were put on, the shopper’s stature changed and the garment worked. What a surprise moment.

To take this a step further, shoes themselves are art and impact the way we see a garment. Color, shape, size all contribute to the package.

The lesson: Either bring shoes or borrow shoes, just don’t think it’s OK to try on clothing without the right tools.

Caveat: Some people have a skill beyond normal when it comes to envisioning the invisible. A quality interior decorator or an architect are prime examples. But for the most part, most people can’t do it well enough to insure they’ve made the right choice.