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Why should I bring my shoes to a fitting?

A row of dresses in jewel tones, from green and blue to purple and red, on hangers on a brass rail.

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Heel height changes where a hem falls and how the dress hangs, so hemming is best done with the shoes you will actually wear. A floor-length dress that is perfect in high heels drags in flats. Bring your undergarments and any wrap or jewelry too, because small differences change how a dress sits. If you plan different shoes for dancing, tell the tailor.

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