Back in 2016, Mad Men star January Jones proved that sometimes less truly is more.
Nearly 40 at the time, the actress turned heads at Tom Ford’s Nocturnal Animals premiere in Los Angeles—not for a daring display of skin, but for her strikingly minimal makeup and timeless confidence.
January Jones keeps her makeup minimal, letting her natural beauty shine at the Los Angeles screening of Nocturnal Animals at the Hammer Museum on November 11, 2016 (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
The actress arrived on the black carpet of Tom Ford’s “Nocturnal Animals” Los Angeles premiere looking hot in one of the designer’s velvet suits. Isla Fisher also looked stunning at the premiere in an outfit by the same designer.
January Jones showed off her feet in sleek Tom Ford velvet T-strap sandals, featuring bold straps and a sculptural silhouette that echoed the brand’s signature mix of sensuality and precision tailoring
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- 👗 Kim Kardashian in Skintight Balmain Dress and Tom Ford Sandals — gold chain-detail heels meet high-glam styling.
- ✨ Isla Fisher Stuns in Head-to-Toe Tom Ford at “Nocturnal Animals” Premiere — an elegant nod to Ford’s cinematic vision.
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January highlighted her figure in a tailored velvet Tom Ford jacket layered over a sheer bodysuit and sleek black jeans—a look that balanced sensuality with sophisticated edge.
The actress finished her look by echoing her jacket with a pair of Tom Ford velvet t-strap sandals.
January Jones stuns in a bold, plunging velvet blazer paired with fitted black jeans and Tom Ford T-strap sandals
Rather than relying on heavy glam, January let her natural beauty take center stage.
Before the premiere, she shared a selfie on Instagram, writing, “Trying to decide what makeup to go with the slick ’do. Ended up keeping it minimal. Wanted the velvet @tomford to be the star.” Her choice proved that sometimes, the most striking statement comes from restraint.
January Jones snaps a quick mirror selfie before the Nocturnal Animals screening, showing off her sleek look and minimal makeup (Credit: January Jones’ Instagram)
The verdict: January proved that confidence and minimalism can be just as striking as a bold red lip—especially when paired with her black velvet Tom Ford T-strap sandals.
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From red-carpet premieres to polished daytime outings, January Jones consistently balances bold fashion choices with timeless sophistication. Explore more of her standout looks and the designer heels that define her style evolution below.
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- 🎬 January Jones at the Mad Men Season 6 Premiere: Jonathan Saunders Dress & Louboutin Sandals — pairing a retro-inspired gown with sleek red-soled sandals.
- 🌟 January Jones Brings Elie Saab Glamour and Bionda Castana Heels to Comic-Con — unexpected couture flair for a pop-culture event.
- 👡 January Jones Turns Heads in Pearl-Embellished Paula Cademartori Sandals — bold, statement footwear with playful edge.
- 💄 January Jones With Pink Lipstick in Marion Parke’s Mitchell Pumps — pairing metallics with minimalist, modern pumps.
- ✨ January Jones & Kiernan Shipka Celebrate in Stuart Weitzman Heels — strappy silhouettes and chic coordination at a premiere event.
- 👗 January Jones in a Dramatic Ball Gown and Viennana Pumps at the 2014 Emmys — an unforgettable red-carpet fashion statement.
- 🌿 January Jones Wears Chloé’s Multibuckled ‘Arce’ Wedge Sandals — relaxed summer chic with sculptural wedges and monochrome style.