Article: Measure the length and width of your feet at a shoe store, and ask for assistance to find the most accurate size of shoe to buy. Make sure to measure both feet. It's common to have slightly different sized feet. You may actually need to get two different sized shoes, or make sure to get the size of the larger foot. Note that you will be a different number size in different stores and brands, so always try several sizes. Also find your European size for brands that utilize them. Try on a wide variety of heels at the shoe store, and try each one in a couple of different sizes to see which one feels best. Don't just stand up in the heels, but walk around the store for several minutes to see what they feel like after some time. Look out for the backs rubbing against your heels or for your toes feeling scrunched inside as an indication that the heels are too small, or your feet popping out of the backs or sliding forward when you walk as an indication they are too large. Choose a thicker and more stable heel like a platform, wedge, or chunky heel to provide more support and weight distribution. Shy away from pointed-toe styles if you have wide feet or toes, opting for round or almond-shaped instead. You can also buy heeled boots or heels with ankle straps to help support your ankles. Sit on a chair with bare feet and one one leg extended out in front of you, then relax your foot and ankle. Measure the distance between the end of your big toe to an imaginary line that extends straight out from your heel. This is the ideal height of heel for you, as it most closely mimics your natural shape. More important than the style of heel is where the heel is placed. Ensure that it's positioned squarely under the heel bone rather than at the very back of the foot. If you go for a skinnier heel, look for one that curves in slightly at the top rather than forming a straight line. Choose high-quality brands or materials for a higher likelihood of comfort. Look out for genuine leather, solid rubber soles, and other sturdy textiles that appear to have well-constructed seams and joints. You can even tug a little at parts of the shoe to test their strength.
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Get your feet sized at a shoe store. Try on plenty of shoes. Consider a lower or more comfortable style. Invest in quality heels.

Problem: Article: Control-top pantyhose have a very tight upper portion that may work as a binder. Usually, this is a safe option if it's used occasionally. It's best to use a new pair because it will be tighter. However, you can use an old pair of pantyhose if that's what you have. You're going to be wearing the pantyhose upside down over your head, so you need to remove the legs. Cut them at the base of the torso area or at around the mid-thigh level, depending on how you want to wear your pantyhose binder. Discard the legs of the pantyhose because you won't need them. Your head is going to go through the crotch of the pantyhose, so you need a hole for it. Use your scissors to cut out the crotch of the hose. This should turn your pantyhose into a tank top or a small short-sleeved shirt. Make sure you cut away all of the cotton portion of the crotch. Otherwise, it'll be hard to stretch it out for your head to fit through. Put your head through the hole in your crotch. Then, put your arms through the holes where the legs were. Finally, pull the control-top portion down over your chest. Adjust your breasts so they're as flat as possible. You might sweat more while wearing a pantyhose binder because the material typically holds in sweat.
Summary: Use a pair of control-top pantyhose as a temporary option. Use scissors to cut the legs off of the pantyhose. Cut a hole in the crotch of the pantyhose for your neck. Pull the pantyhose over your head with the waistband at the bottom.

Ask your date if she has any favorite colors and, with her input, choose a few colors you both like to base your outfits around. Aim for two or three colors at most. From here, you can find a corsage that fits both of your outfits. You might choose a color scheme based on the seasons. If the special occasion is near Halloween, you could choose orange and black. If you're going to a Valentine's Day dance, you could choose pink, red, and white. While you'll buy your date a corsage, she will usually buy your boutonniere or corsage in return. Ask her what she's planning to purchase so you can buy a similar flower. You might coordinate on the flower type, color, or special accent. To draw connections between you and your date's outfits, buy a corsage that matches a color featured on your outfit. That way, even if your boutonniere does not resemble her corsage exactly, your outfits will match. Rather than the primary color, focus on the color of your tie or similar accessory. Seeing her dress beforehand will help you coordinate your outfits and your flowers, as well as what type of corsage you buy. The two main choices are wrist or pinned corsages. If her dress has sleeves, choose a corsage that you can pin to her chest. For strapless or sleeveless dresses, a wrist corsage will work best. If you decide on a wrist corsage, measure her wrist to order the right size.
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Determine a color scheme with your date. Match with the boutonniere or corsage your date buys for you. Pick a color based on your tie, cummerbund, or vest. Look at a picture of her dress before you buy the corsage.