In June 2019, Sydney Sweeney, who stands 5ft 3 ¼ (160.7 cm), walked the red carpet at the MTV Movie & TV Awards in a dramatic black-and-silver Rasario Fall 2018 gown.
Her petite frame made the floor-skimming silhouette a bold fashion challenge, but sleek Giuseppe Zanotti sandals gave her the extra lift to balance the look.
Sydney Sweeney blows a kiss at the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, on June 15, 2019 (Credit: Nicky Nelson / WENN / FayesVision)
Often candid about her height—she’s described herself as “five-three and a quarter” and “5’3 3/4”—Sweeney proves that great styling can make a significant impact regardless of stature. Beyond her red-carpet shoe moments, she has also shared personal insights on style, confidence, and designers who inspire her, which we’ll explore below.
Sydney Sweeney measures in just below the national average. With the typical American woman standing at 5 feet 4 inches (162.5 cm), the actress—at 5 feet 3 ¼ (160.7 cm)—is about 1.8 inches (4.6 cm) shorter, placing her firmly in the petite category.
Sydney Sweeney sparkled at the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards in a strapless black-and-silver Rasario gown, adding height with sleek Giuseppe Zanotti sandals that balanced the dramatic, floor-skimming silhouette (Credit: Nicky Nelson / WENN / FayesVision)
Best known for her roles as Haley Caren in In The Vault, Emaline Addario on the Netflix series Everything Sucks!, and Eden in the Hulu series The Handmaid’s Tale, the then-21-year-old actress completed her look with black satin Georgina sandals from Giuseppe Zanotti, the world-renowned Italian designer celebrated for bold, glamorous footwear defined by sculptural shapes, intricate embellishments, and a distinctive blend of high fashion and street style.
Sydney Sweeney flaunted a fresh pedicure in black satin Giuseppe Zanotti sandals, the slender ankle straps and towering stiletto heels elongating her legs beneath the sparkling Rasario gown (Credit: Nicky Nelson / WENN / FayesVision)
Earlier the same month, she also walked the red carpet in a Miu Miu dress and Irene Neuwirth jewelry at the premiere of her HBO series Euphoria at the Arclight’s Cinerama Dome in Hollywood.
Sydney Sweeney turned heads at the premiere of her HBO series Euphoria in Hollywood on June 4, 2019, wearing a romantic floral Miu Miu dress with a daring thigh-high slit, paired with metallic ankle-strap heels that showed off her fresh pedicure (Credit: Nicky Nelson / WENN / FayesVision)
While her red carpet looks highlight her love of bold gowns and designer heels, Sydney also shares her personal thoughts on fashion. From favorite labels to everyday outfits and the confidence it takes to wear them, her own words reveal a more intimate side of her style journey.
Sydney Sweeney on Style, Designers, and Confidence
✨ On Wardrobe and Style
- “‘Euphoria’ was a lot of fun wardrobe-wise because I actually got to wear clothing that I would regularly wear.”
- “I honestly don’t think I have one specific style. One day, I could be wearing a workout track suit, and another day, I could be wearing overalls and a tank top. Or I love a slip with corset. It just honestly depends on where I am in the world and what I’m doing and how I’m feeling that day.”
- “Growing up, I was definitely a tomboy, an overall-and-Converse type of girl, and I still am, but for events, I love dressing up.”
Promoting her new Bai Antioxidant Infusion drinks campaign in Union Square, New York City, Sydney Sweeney leaned into full Y2K nostalgia. Channeling the pop-princess energy of Britney Spears and early-2000s It-girls like Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, she showcased a playful throwback look.
Sydney Sweeney embodied Y2K style at the Bai Antioxidant Infusion campaign in New York City on June 14, 2023, wearing a “Bai Babe” raglan tee with a pink miniskirt, rose-tinted sunglasses, and white Miu Miu mule kitten heels that highlighted her legs with a chic retro finish (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)
👗 On Designers She Loves
- “I love Prada, Miu Miu, and Zimmermann. And, apparently, I love Carolina Herrera.”
- “Serena and Blair from ‘Gossip Girl’ got to wear such awesome outfits, and being on a show like that, where you’re getting to wear incredible designers all the time, would be a lot of fun.”
Sydney Sweeney wore a mint green Thom Browne skirt suit consisting of a tailored blazer, a striped pleated skirt, and a collared button-down paired with a polka-dot tie, complemented by white ankle socks, black point-toe heels, and a quilted clutch for an appearance on the “Today” show in New York City on May 31, 2023 (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)
💫 On Confidence and Presence
- “Oh, I can’t master the smoldering look to save my life.”
- “When I’m on set, I’m 100 percent comfortable, but at events and photo shoots, I’m beyond nervous.”
- “I’ve been a teenage girl, too, so I’ve had my own insecurities and my own struggles that I’ve got through.”
While in Cannes for the 76th Film Festival, Sweeney swapped red carpet gowns for an effortlessly cool street-style moment. Her look perfectly captured the laid-back luxury aesthetic that defines her off-duty fashion.
Sydney Sweeney strolled the cobblestone streets of Cannes on May 22, 2023, in a sporty ivory Celine monogram bra layered under a pinstriped shirt, low-rise baggy Cotton On jeans, and crisp white sneakers, finished with black Miu Miu sunglasses and gold hoops for a polished casual vibe (Credit: IPA / INSTARimages)
From red carpet premieres to laid-back street style, Sydney Sweeney continues to prove she’s as versatile in fashion as she is on screen. To see more of her standout footwear and designer looks, explore some of her most memorable moments below.
More Sydney Sweeney Shoe & Style Highlights
👠 Explore Sydney Sweeney’s Best Shoe Moments:
- 📏 Sydney Sweeney’s Echo Valley press tour showcased crystal-embellished pumps, Gianvito Rossi slingbacks, and Jimmy Choo heels that elevated her leggy looks.
- 💐 She embraced vintage bridal romance in a Danielle Frankel tulle gown with satin “Kennedy” pumps at the Americana screening.
- 🥾 For SNL rehearsals, Sydney wore cream Staud over-the-knee boots with chic ’90s-inspired denim and vintage cape styles.
- 🖤 Promoting Immaculate, she gave a classic LBD an edge in a Khaite leather dress with pointed-toe black leather boots.
- ❤️ At the 2024 People’s Choice Awards, Sydney stunned in a Mônot gown completed by red satin heels for a bold monochromatic statement.
- 👡 Channeling Old Hollywood, she wore a Giorgio Armani gown with platform sandals that boosted her petite frame.