From the Fall into Fashion Sale

Twice a year we sell all of the excess inventory from our boutique. The clothing donations we receive by far exceed what we are able to provide our clients and last weekend we wrapped up the Fall into Fashion Sale. It was a great success! We surpassed our sales figures from last year thanks to the help of all of our volunteers, who did a fantastic job. While we're gearing up for our next event (a cocktail party with a soon to be announced special guest speaker- it's going to be awesome!), here are some tips from our intern, Amanda.



Cole Haan has been a generous sponsor of Dress for Success Southern Maine, donating a lot of extra inventory and samples. I found this pair at the Fall into Fashion sale and fell in love. I'd never had such an expensive pair of shoes before (the equivalent of 3/4 of my rent, I did the math), and at bargain price of $5, it was a hard deal to pass up. Not to mention they're a beautiful pair of shoes.

The only problem is they're a much, much higher than the shoes I'm used to walking in. So I did some research and found some helpful tips for walking in heels:

1) Practice at the grocery store before your first day wearing the shoes, especially if they're for an interview.

2) Customize your shoe to fit your feet! After an hour or two, figure out what the problem areas of the shoes are, and address them. Most likely, the ball of your foot will be the most sore from the added pressure. Dr. Scholl’s Ball of Foot Cushions ($6.49 at Drugstore.com) and Rub Relief Strips ($6.99 at Drugstore.com) are totally worth it. 


3) Sit when you can!


4) Getting a feel for where your weight falls in high heels is easier if you try it with your eyes closed first—just don’t take a step! Stand up straight, and make sure to extend your legs. (This is actually good advice even for flats.)


5) As always, confidence is the best accessory!