BeBe - Heels a requirement?

CassieJ · 9th July 2008, 16:43

When I go to the area malls my wife and I always check out the clothes and shoes at Be Be. I have noticed that all the sales girls there wear heels, and high ones at that.

I have wondered if they require their sales staff to wear them? They look great and while many would die to think of spending 8+ hours on their feet in 4-5" heels, I would die for the opportunity.

Maybe I should go see if they will hire me for extra work on weekends. Would they make me (a guy) wear heels? I will work for free!

Cassie

Stilettoscot · 9th July 2008, 17:48

Funny,
I just applied at Aldo yesterday. Brittany told me that they are required to wear Aldo shoes while working, but as you know, they sell Men's shoes and Ladie's flats also. I asked if I could wear heels if hired, and she told me "Yes, I think so. Our weekend guy who closes does from time to time"..!!

johnieheel · 9th July 2008, 17:52

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Originally Posted by Stilettoscot

Funny,
I just applied at Aldo yesterday. Brittany told me that they are required to wear Aldo shoes while working, but as you know, they sell Men's shoes and Ladie's flats also. I asked if I could wear heels if hired, and she told me "Yes, I think so. Our weekend guy who closes does from time to time"..!!

That would be so cool to walk into a shoe store like Aldos and have a man wait on me wearing heels. Good luck with your new upcoming job Scott.

Stilettoscot · 9th July 2008, 18:07

Johnie,
I have only applied for it now. I'll hear soon, I'm sure. But, unfortunately, not much in the way of sales (especially fashion) in my resume` (mostly manufacturing, machine ops, S&R, and landscaping..).
I think I'll have to impress her with shoe knowledge. So, help needed! LOL

radiodave · 9th July 2008, 18:29

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Originally Posted by Stilettoscot

Funny,
I just applied at Aldo yesterday. Brittany told me that they are required to wear Aldo shoes while working, but as you know, they sell Men's shoes and Ladie's flats also. I asked if I could wear heels if hired, and she told me "Yes, I think so. Our weekend guy who closes does from time to time"..!!

Cool! I'd visit that store! I was a little surprised when I last bought some Aldos that the sales lady (who didn't bat an eye when I tried on some stilettos) mentioned that the guy working the counter thought he had small feet but I took a size smaller than he was. I forgot that they used the same sizing for both, but it made me wonder if he wore heels too.

Good luck with the application!

Tech · 9th July 2008, 19:02

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Originally Posted by Stilettoscot

I think I'll have to impress her with shoe knowledge. So, help needed! LOL

If you get an interview, learn all you can about Aldo and their products. There's nothing worse than interviewing somebody who doesn't have a clue about the company and its products.

Ozzard · 9th July 2008, 20:08

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Originally Posted by Richie

There's nothing worse than interviewing somebody who doesn't have a clue about the company and its products.

Agree entirely. There's at least one thing worse, though: interviewing someone *arrogant* who doesn't know the company

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RPMindy · 9th July 2008, 23:35

yeah.. not often you see such a sight! and surprisingly, not as many gals who work there are opposed to the heel wearing either.. interesting. but because i don't wear heels, getting ajob there for the purpose of wearing won't work for me. but if it was a high fashion area where most gals were 'polished' then i'd go for it for the view.

RPM

roniheels · 9th July 2008, 23:55

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Originally Posted by Stilettoscot

Funny,
I just applied at Aldo yesterday. Brittany told me that they are required to wear Aldo shoes while working, but as you know, they sell Men's shoes and Ladie's flats also. I asked if I could wear heels if hired, and she told me "Yes, I think so. Our weekend guy who closes does from time to time"..!!

Scott...

Good luck on your interview and I hope you get the job. How cool would that be to get to wear high heels all day while on the job. I think you would get positive reactions, too. Keep your fingers crossed.

Bootking · 10th July 2008, 02:56

Go Scott GO!!

When I was in college, a fellow dormer had worked part time in a women's shoe store - I got a charge out of that with the thought of doing the same (never happened)!! I probably would have spent too much time watching the women with the sexy shoes and boots than doing much in the selling department!