In early spring 2013, two actresses delivered a masterclass in coordinated dressing without ever planning it.
Ginnifer Goodwin and Emilie de Ravin arrived at the same Los Angeles event in bright, spring-ready dresses and chic, toe-baring heels—a pairing that still feels fresh and wearable today.
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And while their shoe choices reflected different moods—Goodwin’s clean, architectural platforms versus de Ravin’s glossy, tropical-toned pumps—the contrast also highlighted their proportions.
Standing at 5’5″ (165.1 cm), Goodwin is slightly taller than the petite 5’1″ (154.9 cm) de Ravin, offering two great examples of how women of different heights can style bold dresses and statement heels with confidence.
Ginnifer Goodwin’s Coral Raoul Dress & Neutral Ruthie Davis Platforms
Ginnifer arrived at the event in a bright coral-hued dress by Raoul, which featured a silver embellished halter neckline and a knee-length hem.
Ginnifer Goodwin stuns in a vibrant coral Raoul dress with a silver embellished halter neckline, paired with neutral Ruthie Davis platform sandals at the 2013 PaleyFest on March 3, 2013, at the Saban Theater in Los Angeles (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
She styled her bright dress with simple neutral pumps from Ruthie Davis. Ginnifer Goodwin wears a shoe size 7.5 (US), and her favorite shoe brands include Kurt Geiger, Charlotte Olympia, Christian Louboutin, and Jimmy Choo.
Ginnifer Goodwin’s feet are styled in elegant neutral Ruthie Davis platform sandals, featuring a double ankle strap and thick cream-colored bands (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
Her platform pumps featured a thick cream-colored band across the forefoot, dual ankle straps in cream and taupe, and a platform with the same cream-and-taupe colorway.
In a November 2008 interview with The Independent, Ginnifer Goodwin, who was dating actor Chris Klein at the time, said she only wears heels when a stylist puts them on her.
For her everyday wardrobe, she prefers flats, explaining that she and Chris like where the tip of her head hits his body, and wearing heels would “throw off their dynamic.”
Ginnifer Goodwin shows off her chic pedicure while boosting her height with neutral Ruthie Davis platform sandals, complete with sleek ankle straps and a thick platform (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
Ginnifer’s Ruthie Davis sandals are from the designer’s Resort 2013 collection.
A sculptural blend of cream and taupe, the Ruthie Davis ‘West Palm’ platform sandal features double ankle straps, a sleek tapered heel, and a leg-lengthening minimalist silhouette
The colorblock Ruthie Davis ‘West Palm’ platform sandal pairs candy-bright pastels with a towering stiletto heel and double ankle straps for a playful, high-impact finish
Emilie de Ravin’s Tropical Christian Cota Dress & Peach Platform Pumps
Emilie de Ravin was just colorful in a feminine tropical print dress by Christian Cota. Emilie de Ravin wears a size 6.5 (US) or 36 (EU) shoe.
The Herald Sun describes her as “tiny,” standing at a delightful 5ft 1 (154.9 cm), and proves that greatness often comes in small packages.
Emilie de Ravin dazzles in a tropical print mini dress by Christian Cota, paired with peach platform pumps at the 2013 PaleyFest on March 3, 2013, at the Saban Theater in Los Angeles (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
The vibrant mini dress featured an orange, pink, blue, and green design on a white background, with patterned detailing along the straps, chest, and waist.
Emilie de Ravin completes her playful look with soft, voluminous waves, minimal accessories, and a confident pose, emphasizing her peach platform pumps and tropical-print mini dress (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
She styled her dress with shiny peach-hued platform pumps, mint-green soles, and an open-toe design.
Emilie de Ravin flaunts her polished pedicure in glossy peach platform pumps, accentuated by mint green soles and high stiletto heels
While the exact pair is no longer available online, the colorblocking, cork platform, and signature high-arch silhouette closely align with Ruthie Davis’s design aesthetic from the same season.
This bold Ruthie Davis pump pairs glossy lemon-yellow patent leather with a sky-high cork platform and a candy-pink sole for a vibrant, statement-making finish
A navy patent heel counter, towering cork stiletto, and pop-pink underside give the Ruthie Davis platform pump a playful, colorblocked twist from every angle
What’s the verdict, shoe fanatics? Who wore the better heels to this red carpet event?
More Ruthie Davis Moments to Explore on Your Next Shoes
Suppose Ginnifer Goodwin’s and Emilie de Ravin’s platform heels left you craving more Ruthie Davis brilliance. In that case, you’re in luck—the designer has a long history of delivering bold, architectural footwear that regularly steals the spotlight on red carpets.
Below, we’ve rounded up some of the most iconic Ruthie Davis appearances featured on Your Next Shoes, showcasing the vibrant colorwork, futuristic shapes, and sky-high silhouettes she’s known for.
✨ Celebrity Style: Ruthie Davis Footwear Moments on YourNextShoes.com
- 👠 Ruthie Davis: A Force to Be Reckoned With – An overview of the designer’s career, her signature avant-garde, empowering designs, and her favorite celebrity wearers like Halle Berry, Zendaya, and Katy Perry.
- 🌟 Halle Berry’s Style Legacy – Highlights Halle Berry’s use of Ruthie Davis’s architectural heels, featuring her in the black ‘Lourdes’ pumps for a stunning red carpet moment.
- 💥 Sarah Hyland Channels J. Lo – A look at the actress wearing the futuristic ‘Robot’ sandals, which feature the designer’s distinctive separated, faux-extended heel.
- 🌈 Jamie Chung’s ‘Popsicle’ Pumps – Showcases how Jamie Chung paired a neutral dress with the vibrant, multi-colored ‘Popsicle’ platform pumps for an unforgettable pop of color.
- 👗 Ali Larter in ‘Beyond’ Cage Sandals – Features Ali Larter stepping out in the statement-making ‘Beyond’ cage sandals from the Resort collection, which boast vibrant multicolored stripes.