Anna Kendrick’s A Simple Favor Press Tour Style: Petite Power Dressing Through Strategic Heels

When A Simple Favor made its press tour debut in 2018, Anna Kendrick quietly delivered one of her most polished red-carpet style chapters—defined by sleek silhouettes, leg-lengthening hemlines, and thoughtfully chosen heels that balanced her petite frame.

From delicate ankle-strap sandals and classic platform pumps to statement red-carpet stilettos, Kendrick’s footwear choices played a central role in shaping each look, whether she was posing alongside Blake Lively at international premieres or stepping out solo at high-profile fashion events.

This article revisits Kendrick’s standout outfits and shoes—from A Simple Favor promotions to earlier red-carpet moments—examining how proportion, heel height, and styling strategy consistently elevate her presence on the red carpet.

A Study in Contrast: Blake Lively & Anna Kendrick’s Red-Carpet Proportions

Standing tall at 5ft 8½ inches (174 cm), Blake Lively towered over her 5ft 1 (154.9 cm) co-star Anna Kendrick as they posed together at the UK premiere of A Simple Favor. Blake embraced her love of suiting with a custom pink Ralph Lauren Collection three-piece suit, accented by a celadon satin tie and Christian Louboutin ‘Pigalle’ pumps.

Meanwhile, Anna kept her look simple yet striking in a fitted white top, a textured black mini skirt, and delicate black ankle-strap heels, highlighting the charming contrast between their styles—and statures—on the red carpet.

Anna Kendrick dazzles in a chic white tee, embellished mini skirt, and strappy black heels alongside Blake Lively, who stuns in a pastel pink three-piece suit at the UK premiere of A Simple Favor at BFI Southbank on September 17, 2018, in London (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN)

Behind the Headlines: Praise, Rumors, and Red-Carpet Chemistry

Around the film’s 2018 press run, Kendrick and Lively publicly spoke warmly about working together—Kendrick even called Lively a “girl crush” and noted she was thoughtful during their on-screen kiss, while Lively joked that Kendrick was a “hotter, female(r) version” of Ryan Reynolds in an interview.

During a joint interview, Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively appeared tense, fueling rumors that the A Simple Favor co-stars were far from friendly off-screen (Credit: ITV1)

At the same time, the internet did what it does: a few tense-looking interview moments and anonymous-source chatter fueled feud rumors, none of which either actress has confirmed.

Blake Lively, towering over Anna Kendrick in a glittering sheer top and structured blazer, posed alongside her co-star, who stunned in an off-the-shoulder red gown, highlighting their striking height contrast on the red carpet (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)

What *is* easy to verify is the on-camera dynamic—especially on the red carpet, where their contrasting proportions and styling choices (and Kendrick’s heel strategy in particular) became part of the conversation.

Even barefoot and seated, Anna Kendrick looks tiny next to Blake Lively’s towering presence in A Simple Favor as Stephanie Smothers and Emily Nelson share a drink (Credit: Lionsgate Films)

The A Simple Favor Press Tour: From London Tailoring to Parisian Drama

In Paris, Blake Lively continued her impressive streak of suiting up, wearing a teal-and-black embroidered suit paired with strappy Christian Louboutin heels that added extra height and polish to her sleek look.

Wearing a silver-embellished Antonio Berardi Fall 2018 gown with a flowing metallic train, Anna Kendrick relied on streamlined black stiletto sandals to add height and structure, creating a statuesque effect despite the dress’s intentionally voluminous proportions.

Anna Kendrick dazzled in a silver-embellished black dress with dramatic metallic draping, while Blake Lively towered beside her in a bold navy embroidered suit and strappy sandals as they promoted A Simple Favor in Paris (Credit: Jean-Philippe Pariente / News Pictures / WENN)

Footwear That Framed the Moment: Blake Lively & Anna Kendrick’s Standout Shoes

From red carpet glam to press tour chic, Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick consistently captivate with their fashion-forward footwear choices. Explore some of their standout style moments:

To understand Anna Kendrick’s confident 2018 style evolution, it helps to rewind to an earlier chapter—her 2013 “platform era,” when towering heels first became a key tool in shaping her red-carpet presence.

Before the Press Tours: Anna Kendrick’s Platform Era at Z100’s Jingle Ball

In December 2013, Anna Kendrick hit the red carpet for Z100’s 2013 Jingle Ball held at Madison Square Garden.

Anna Kendrick wears her hair back at Z100’s Jingle Ball 2013 at Madison Square Garden on December 13, 2013, in New York City (Credit: PNP / WENN)

The singer-slash-actress stunned in a metallic black-and-burgundy dress by British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood. The black lamé cowl-neck top and the burgundy bubble-hem miniskirt are both from the Vivienne Westwood Red Label Fall 2013 collection.

Anna Kendrick stuns in a glittering Vivienne Westwood Red Label dress paired with classic black Brian Atwood platform pumps on the Z100 Jingle Ball red carpet (Credit: PNP / WENN)

The Pitch Perfect star completed the outfit with jewelry by Vivienne Westwood and a pair of black satin Brian Atwood “Hamper” platform pumps.

Anna joined Lindsay Lohan and Miley Cyrus at the event. The previous year, we spotted Kate Hudson wearing the same shoes at the “Glee” season 4 premiere held at Paramount Studios in Hollywood.

The actress wore a black-and-white Alexander McQueen tuxedo suit over a black lace camisole. Goldie Hawn’s daughter accessorized with chunky gold chain bracelets, a gold box clutch, and black suede platform pumps that were studded with gold eyelets.

Kate Hudson brought sharp tailoring to the Glee premiere in a crisp black-and-white Alexander McQueen tuxedo suit, finishing the look with Brian Atwood “Hamper” platform pumps that added subtle height beneath her relaxed, cuffed trousers on September 12, 2012

The relaxed fit and casually cuffed hems gave the trousers an intentionally undone feel—an offbeat styling choice that ultimately worked in her favor by revealing the Brian Atwood platform pumps beneath.

Kate Hudson shows off her Brian Atwood pumps underneath her awkwardly cuffed pant hems

In 2013, Elizabeth Banks also wore Brian Atwood’s “Hamper” platform pumps to the White House, pairing them with a floor-length Roland Mouret gown.

The dramatic hemline kept the towering heels mostly concealed, allowing the elegant silhouette to take center stage.

Elizabeth Banks stepped onto the red carpet at the 2013 White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in a fluid, floor-length Roland Mouret gown, discreetly elevating the look with Brian Atwood “Hamper” platform pumps hidden beneath the sweeping hem (Credit: David Bodrick / DMBJ / WENN)

Petite Power Dressing: Anna Kendrick’s Red-Carpet Shoe Formula

Across premieres, press tours, and awards-season appearances, Anna Kendrick’s footwear choices reveal a consistent approach to red-carpet dressing—one rooted in proportion, balance, and strategic heel selection. Whether she’s opting for sculptural platforms, delicate strappy sandals, or statement boots, her shoes do more than complete the look; they actively shape it.

Below, we’ve curated some of Kendrick’s most memorable shoe moments featured throughout this article, highlighting how each pair complements her style evolution and reinforces her signature approach to petite power dressing.