Keke Palmer’s Daring “Puritan Chic” Vibe Still Stands Out—But Did Her Saint Laurent Sandals Miss the Mark?

In November 2016, the then-23-year-old unveiled a bold blue hair transformation at a boutique opening—one of her earliest signals that she was ready to push past conventional red-carpet beauty rules.

A few weeks later, she doubled down on that experimental streak with a daring “puritan chic” ensemble at the 2016 Glamour Women of the Year Awards, a look that still stands out as one of her most unexpected style swings of the decade.

Keke Palmer pairs her tailored, button-front mini dress with metallic Saint Laurent “Jane” sandals at the 2016 Glamour Women of the Year Awards

Keke Palmer blows a kiss on the red carpet, highlighting the crisp white-collar contrast of her long-sleeve Vintage YSL black mini shirt dress

At the event, the “Scream Queens” star showed off her style in a black-and-white buttoned Vintage YSL mini dress that highlighted her flawless legs and great curves.

Keke Palmer shows the sleek silhouette of her minimalist black dress while giving a side view of her gold ankle-strap heels

If you didn’t know, Keke is a huge shoe lover. We have never seen her wear the same pair of shoes twice. That is probably why ShoeDazzle tapped her to design a footwear line for the brand.

Keke Palmer turns toward the cameras with a soft smile, revealing the clean tailoring and polished finish of her monochrome look

The first wave launched in October 2016, and the second Keke Palmer for ShoeDazzle collection was released in January 2017.

“I love to express myself through fashion and have fun with my choices, so I was thrilled to curate a collection for ShoeDazzle,” Palmer said in a statement. “I hope I can assist women in the many different ways they can rock their style in their shoes.”

A three-panel view showcases the sharp lines and mod-inspired details of Keke Palmer’s black-and-white mini dress at the Glamour Women Of The Year 2016 at NeueHouse Hollywood on November 14, 2016, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: FayesVision/ Adriana M. Barraza/ WENN / Instar)

This time around, Keke showed off her feet in Saint Laurent’s “Jane” ankle-strap sandals. The shoes feature 4.25-inch heels and are made with leather.

A close-up captures the gleaming gold Saint Laurent “Jane” sandals and her glossy white pedicure

We would have picked a different pair to complement her ensemble. Perhaps a pair of knee-high stiletto boots would have been a better choice. She still looked fabulous and chic nonetheless.

The side angle highlights the stiletto heel and mirrored metallic finish of Keke Palmer’s Saint Laurent “Jane” sandals

Explore More of Keke Palmer’s Most Memorable Shoe Moments

Before closing, it’s worth remembering that this Glamour Women of the Year appearance is just one chapter in Keke Palmer’s long-running love affair with standout footwear.

From red carpet stunners to street-style gems, she’s consistently chosen heels that amplify her personality, her confidence, and her ever-evolving fashion identity. Below, we’ve gathered some of her most iconic shoe moments featured on Your Next Shoes.