Walking through the streets of New York, Selena Gomez styled the exact outfit combination that my petite colleague says she wears at least once a week.
Starting with a pair of white trousers in a voluminous wide-leg cut, Gomez paired her look with black pointed-toe heels. Adding structure and height to her weekday outfit, Gomez's wide-leg trousers and pointed-toe shoe pairing was quickly flagged by my 5' 3" colleague Maxine Eggenberger, who told me that this is the exact shoe she reaches for whenever she wears a similar trouser style. Our team Slack chat was in unanimous agreement—not only is Gomez's look petite-friendly, but it's also one of the chicest outfits we've seen her in this season.
"Whilst Selena might not technically fall into the petite height category (I believe she's 5' 5"), the fact she's styled her wide-leg trousers with the exact shoe I would also wear to balance out my frame when wearing wide-leg trousers is no accident," notes Eggenberger. "A pointed-toe shoe creates the illusion of extra length, and whilst I'm not fussed about looking taller, I do find the combination makes me look more in proportion when I'm wearing trousers with this level of volume."
Cinching in her monochrome look with Khaite's Benny Belt, Gomez tapped into the revived studded belt trend in a chic and elevated way. Rather than looking a bit Y2K—as a studded belt easily can—Gomez's wide-leg trousers and sleek halterneck top kept her 'fit firmly rooted in 2024.
Read on to shop the trouser and shoe combo that guarantees an elegant outfit at any height.
SHOP SELENA GOMEZ'S WIDE-LEG TROUSER AND POINTED-TOE SHOE OUTFIT:
This also comes in five other shades.
This new-in pair from H&M went straight into my basket.
Fashion people can't get enough of Khaite's Benny Belt.
The teardrop heel adds a sculptural edge to these elegant shoes.
SHOP WIDE-LEG TROUSERS:
These 100% wool trousers will keep you cosy well into winter.
Add a studded belt like Gomez.
I always come back to Me+Em for its elevated tailoring.
These also come in a rich chocolate-brown shade.
These come in UK sizes 4 22.
Perfectly pleated.
SHOP POINTED-TOE SHOES:
The glossy leather finish gives these such an elevated edge.
You can't argue with that price.
Such a gorgeous shade of deep red.
These also comes in two other shades.
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