Measuring 5ft 5 (165.1 cm), American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress Mya Marie Harrison is a little taller than the average American woman. She wears a shoe size 7 (US) and considers herself too short to be a model.
“It’s pretty natural. I know how to walk. I know how to walk from being on stage,” she told Singersroom in 2007 about modeling.
Mya takes to the stage in a sequined outfit and metallic knee-high peep-toe boots to perform a live concert at a poolside day club at the Flamingo Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on September 28, 2019 (Credit: Startraksphoto)
“So the runway is something I was too short for. I’m only 5’5, and usually, you have to be 5’10 and up to be considered a model. But modeling includes many things. You can be a hand model, a foot model, or it can be simply representing a product that you believe in.”
Mya slicks her hair back for the 2016 BET Awards held on June 26, 2016, at Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, California (Credit: FayesVision/ Adriana M. Barraza/ WENN)
We always love a good awards ceremony. They offer the prime opportunity to glance at the best — and worst — in Hollywood fashion.
Take, for example, the 2016 BET Awards. While a lot of celebrities stunned on the event carpet, we got to peek at some disappointing displays as well — like Mya.
The musician wore an odd yellow pantsuit from Christian Siriano’s Spring 2014 RTW line.
Mya shows off her shoulders in a bright yellow Christian Siriano set (Credit: FayesVision/ Adriana M. Barraza/ WENN)
The strapless yellow top came with a cape that did not do Mya’s fit physique any justice.
Mya poses on the BET Awards carpet in an unflattering yellow Christian Siriano creation (Credit: FayesVision/ Adriana M. Barraza/ WENN)
Additionally, the matching capri pants made Mya appear wider and shorter.
This piece reminded us of Selma Blair’s odd pant-dress hybrid at the CFDA Awards, also designed by Christian Siriano.
Mya poses at the 2016 BET Awards in a caped Christian Siriano design (Credit: FayesVision/ Adriana M. Barraza/ WENN)
Mya accessorized with gold chokers, statement earrings, and a selection of large geometric rings that matched the award ceremony graphics.
Mya shows off the long train on her bright yellow Christian Siriano cape (Credit: FayesVision/ Adriana M. Barraza/ WENN)
She slicked her hair back and wore heavy eye makeup and a pastel pink manicure.
Mya displays her toes and feet in nude Aldo sandals (Credit: FayesVision/ Adriana M. Barraza/ WENN)
Luckily her shoes weren’t as disappointing as her attire.
Mya’s feet in beige ankle-wrap “Lyvie” sandals (Credit: FayesVision/ Adriana M. Barraza/ WENN)
She wore a pair of Aldo “Lyvie” sandals in beige. The ankle-wrap sandals feature knot details and four-inch heels. One month later, she also showed off her feet in vegan “Alexis” pumps from Lodovico Zordanazzo.
Christian Siriano Spring 2014 Pant and Top
The “Lyvie” sandals are available in three colors on Amazon and Zappos.
Aldo “Lyvie” Sandals in Bone, $55 – $110
Aldo “Lyvie” Sandals in Fuschia, $55 – $110
Aldo “Lyvie” Sandals in Turquoise, $55 – $110