How to Find Women's Heels

If you admire Carrie’s extensive shoe collection in Sex and the City, chances are you are always on the hunt for your own perfect footwear. Even if your budget doesn’t allow for Manolo Blahniks, you can still find some fashionable women’s heels that will fit your feet and your wallet; so you can walk in style and be comfortable at the same time. Read on to learn more.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Skirts
• Pants
• Stockings or peds
• Computer with Internet access

1. Check out the shoe departments of the most stylish department stores, such as Neiman Marcus, Saks, Nordstroms and Bloomingdales.

2. Remember that even if you can’t afford the shoes they have on display, you will get an idea of the shapes, styles and colors that are currently all the rage.

3. Try on different heel heights to see what you feel most comfortable with.

4. Decide what brands fit you the best and feel the best for walking.

5. Vary your heel heights for different occasions. For a weekend shopping trip, understand that mid-height pumps or wedges may be the best choice, but 4-inch heels might work for a night out.

6. When you find a brand and style you like, try shopping online. Sites like Zappos, Bluefly and Overstock may carry what you want at a discount.

7. Also look on eBay for the brand and style you desire once you know your size.

8. Browse shoe outlets and off-price stores, including DSW, TJMaxx, Marshall's, Off Saks and Nordstrom Rack for some of the high-end brands that you admire at a fraction of the cost.

9. Remember that if you wait until later in the season, the price will usually go down, but your choice is sizes may also be limited.

10. Also visit some of the smaller boutique stores for unusual choices and embellished styles just right for special occasions.

11. Check out shops like Payless for very trendy options at affordable prices.

Tips & Warnings

• Try on heels with skirts and pants to find the right height to work with your wardrobe.
• Practice walking in a pair of shoes for a few minutes to be sure they feel right before you buy.
• Buy your favorite and most comfortable shoes in several colors.
• Beware of buying shoes on Ebay without reading the entire listing. Some shoes are sold in mismatched pairs, or are extra narrow, so check out all of the details before you buy.