When purchasing a gift for a friend, keeping in mind a few things such as her likes, dislikes, and needs will aid in you finding the perfect gift.
Needs
Catering to your friend’s needs will help her in many ways. For example, if you know that she wants boots then instead of purchasing a pair of heels that you think she will like, it will be a better idea to purchase a pair of ECCO boots instead.
Size
If you are not sure of what your friend’s shoe size is then ensuring that you make your purchase from a store that has an exchange policy is a good idea. This is wise as then she will be able to exchange the size as opposed to keeping the shoes in the cupboard and never wearing it. Unlike clothes, your shoe size is not going to change.
For instance, if a dress does not fit you because it is too tight, you could always wait until you lose weight and then fit into the dress or you could even alter the dress to fit you. If the dress is too big then it can again be altered to fit your size. However, shoes cannot be altered to fit your size. They either fit you or they don’t. Therefore, making your purchase from a store that has a good exchange policy is wise.
Comfort
Especially if your friend has any foot issues then ensuring that the shoes you purchase are comfortable is important. Keep in mind that certain shoes may not have a surface that is ideal for certain injuries. Therefore, if your friend does have an injury then ensuring that the surface of the shoe is ideal is important.
Budget
Before purchasing a gift, creating a budget is a good idea. This is wise because once you create a budget you can then visit stores that fit the budget you have set and therefore you will not be wasting your time. Especially if you are on a tight deadline then you would not want to waste time going from store to store only to realize that you do not want to overspend. Hence, setting a budget will help you get an idea of where exactly you should go in order to make your purchase.
Plan ahead
Especially if you are pressed for time, then planning ahead will make the entire process easier and less stressful. If you have a million things going on and you have to add last-minute gift shopping to your list, this could be stressful. However, planning ahead will give you time to do things such as set a budget, decide what to get, decide where to go, and decide when to go.
Planning ahead allows you to space out the task while allowing you to get other things in your day done as well. Therefore, this way you will not be spending your entire day simply doing last-minute shopping for a gift. The chances that you will find something that you love is also higher if you are more organized which comes from planning ahead.
