On a crisp December evening in 2014, the holiday spirit took center stage at New York City’s iconic Rockefeller Center, where the annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony lit up Midtown Manhattan with dazzling lights and celebrity sparkle.
Among the performers was LeAnn Rimes, who delivered a festive set of holiday classics. The singer brought glamour to the stage with her polished looks and confident presence, making a memorable style statement while spreading seasonal cheer.
LeAnn Rimes kicks off the holiday spirit at Rockefeller Center, performing Christmas classics in a white mini dress layered under a statement checkered coat
LeAnn Rimes changed her wardrobe several times as she sang to the audience. At one point, she was in a checkered coat with a white mini dress underneath.
She also dared to flaunt her curves in a black bustier and a fitted knee-length skirt with a thigh-high slit that revealed her pantyhose.
The singer embraced sleek holiday glam in a black bustier top and curve-skimming pencil skirt with a daring thigh-high slit
While the sultry black ensemble turned heads, some viewers felt it was a bold choice for the family-friendly holiday event. Her long green coat added a touch of elegance and coverage, softening the overall look.
Interestingly, she was also seen wearing the same coat during rehearsals, this time styled more casually with a white top and black trousers.
During rehearsal, LeAnn Rimes kept cozy in a long green coat paired with a simple white top and sleek black trousers
The then-32-year-old singer also wore two pairs of heels at the event — gold-trimmed platform pumps and Casadei cutout pumps.
LeAnn Rimes at the 82nd Annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in New York City on December 3, 2014 (Credit: Andres Otero / Ivan Nikolov / WENN)
Her Casadei pumps have a bootie silhouette with cutout details and back zipper fastenings. They also feature T-straps, buckled straps across the front, pointed toes, and 5-inch curved blade heels.
A closer look at LeAnn Rimes’ black Casadei cutout pumps, featuring T-straps, buckle detailing, and the label’s signature blade heels
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The Casadei pumps’ sculptural cutouts and curved heel design added edge to LeAnn’s polished holiday look
While this exact Casadei pump style has since sold out, similar sculptural heels are still available — shop Casadei at Farfetch to explore the latest designs.
Black Casadei Leather T-Strap Cutout Pumps with Blade Heels – a sleek, sculptural option for statement holiday dressing (£765)
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