(Photo: Jessica Jeong)

After browsing the racks at Stuart Weitzman I found a sparkly pair almost as blinding as the chandelier hanging from the ceiling. The black satin sandals with huge crystal bows at the toe were really cute—a little too cute, in fact. And the fit was terrible: My heel kept sliding out as I walked around the store. Unless I wanted to readjust them throughout the night, these weren't going to be my pick. 625 Madison Ave., nr. 59th St.; 212-750-2555.