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Order
your normal shoe size. Though some brands
and styles fit differently, most of the time
it is your usual shoe size that fits the best
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If
the shoes you are ordering are to be worn
with a wedding gown, the fabric of the shoe
is not critical. You will find that many of
the bridal shoes are only available in satin
though wedding gowns come in a vast variety
of fabrics. Because white and ivory are very
forgiving colors in any lighting condition,
a bride should not overly concern herself
with the fabric of her bridal shoes.
If
the shoes are to match a bridesmaid or any
special occasion gown that is not white or
ivory, the fabric of the shoe should be considered.
Satin is a smooth, shiny fabric that reflects
a lot of light whereas crepe is a slightly
textured (matte) fabric that reflects much
less light. This becomes most noticeable when
the shoes have been dyed. This issue is easily
avoidable. If the dress is satin or another
shiny fabric, get a satin shoe. If the dress
is crepe, chiffon, or another non-shiny fabric,
get a crepe shoe. |
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Getting
your shoes dyed can be a traumatic experience
but it doesn't have to be.
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The
most difficult step in dying shoes should
be finding the shoe dyer. Some stores
will only dye shoes that have been purchased
there. You may find that your local
shoe repair shop offers shoe dyeing.
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Making
sure the shoes are the appropriate fabric
will result in a more similar color
when dyed. A shiny dress may not appear
to match a crepe shoe even though the
dye color is, in fact, perfect.
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Do
not expect your shoes to be dyed overnight.
(Your shoe dyer may not even be able
to get started on your shoes for a few
weeks if he or she is busy.) It may
take several days to mix the right color.
Often times the color samples must dry
overnight. The color may look very different
when still wet.
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Be
reasonable. If you expect a shoe dyer
to replicate the exact color of your
dress, you are going to be disappointed.
When comparing the dyed shoes to the
dress, do not press the swatch or the
dress up against the shoe. That scenario
is not going to happen when the shoes
are being worn so that is clearly not
the way to see if the color matches.
If you want a realistic gauge to see
if the shoes match, have someone put
on the dyed shoes with the dress and
walk around while you stand at least
10-15 feet away. (Keep in mind that
you are staring intently at these shoes
to see if the color is perfect, it is
unlikely your wedding guests will have
the same keen eye for this detail).
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Most
of the shoes ordered from MyGlassSlipper.com
will be shipped within 2-3 days after receiving
the order. Others will need to be special
ordered and will be shipped in 2-3 weeks.
Occasionally,
a shoe will be out of stock even at the warehouse
and could take many weeks before new stock
arrives. (You would be notified if your order
was going to be delayed.) If the shoes are
to be dyed, factor in that time as well.
The most important deadline to be aware of
is the first dress fitting. At the first
dress fitting, you must be wearing the correct
heel height in order for the seamstress to
do the hem. This is no time to guess or estimate
the heel height you will be wearing on the
big day. Though a dress that is too short
is merely a fashion faux pas, a dress that
is too long could have distasterous results.
You don't want to be walking down the aisle
holding up the front of your skirt so as not
to trip on it. |
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The
comfort of a shoe depends as much on the quality
of the shoe as it does the shape of the wearer's
foot. There have been many customers that
wanted and were quite willing to pay $300.00
for Italian shoes but ended up getting another
pair for less than $50.00 because they were
more comfortable.
Other customers have felt there was no need
to spend over $50.00 for shoes yet end up
with the $300.00 Italian shoes because they
were the most comfortable. Generally, a shoe
with a leather sole and leather lining can
be more comfortable because they will conform
to the shape of the foot as they are worn.
Wearing your shoes around the house before
the wedding can help break them in. |
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