At the Latin American Music Awards 2019 in Hollywood, two distinct approaches to red-carpet dressing came into focus—both grounded in statement footwear.
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Becky G leaned into Versace’s signature excess with platform sandals designed to amplify height and presence, while Isabela Merced balanced a lighter, youthful silhouette with refined metallic heels.
Seen together, their looks highlight a consistent styling principle: when the outfit shifts in volume or detail, the shoes anchor the proportion and direction.
Becky G: Versace Platforms & Barocco Drama
Becky G’s head-to-toe Versace look builds from contrast—an ornate, flowing Baroque skirt paired with structured, high-impact platform sandals.
Becky G and professional soccer player Sebastian Lletget at the 2019 Latin American Music Awards in Hollywood on October 17, 2019 (Credit: Avalon / Adriana M. Barraza / WENN / FayesVision)
The triple-strap design, finished with gold Medusa hardware, adds visual weight at the base, grounding the fabric’s movement above.
Becky G wears head-to-toe Versace at the 5th Latin American Music Awards held at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood on October 17, 2019
For a petite frame, the proportions are carefully considered: the platform softens the steep pitch of the heel while lengthening the leg line, transforming a towering silhouette into something both wearable and elongating.
The effect reads as architectural rather than overpowering—height used with intention, not just for impact.
Becky G and her professional soccer player boyfriend share a kiss on the red carpet
Alongside her, Sebastian Lletget kept to classic eveningwear with pointed boots, reinforcing the sharp, tailored direction of the overall look without competing with the statement footwear.
Becky G met her boyfriend Sebastian Lletget through her friend Naomi Scott and her husband Jordan Spence
This is where the styling lands: a red-carpet formula built from contrast—ornate fabric above, structured, architectural footwear below—delivering both balance and impact.
According to a 2017 radio interview with Mega 96.3, Becky G met her boyfriend through friends, namely her Power Rangers co-star Naomi Scott and her husband Jordan Spence.
Naomi Scott (left) and Becky G pose together at Nickelodeon’s 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards at the USC Galen Center in Los Angeles on March 11, 2017, blending tailored polish with relaxed, modern separates
Previously known for her tooth gap, Becky slayed the night with a medley performance of her hit songs, Mayores and Sin Pijama.
Aside from performing on stage, she received the Favorite Female Award and was honored with the Extraordinary Evolution Award, presented to her by Pitbull.
Becky G balances a strapless black bodice with a dramatic Versace Barocco high-low skirt, revealing her legs and anchoring the look with towering black platform sandals that add height and structure on the red carpet
The singer wore her long tresses sleek and straight, parted in the middle, while her face was perfectly made up with smoky eyeshadow, well-defined brows, and a nude lip shade.
Becky G wears her long black hair sleek, straight, and parted in the middle
Becky styled her look with statement jewelry from Kallati, Le Vian, and XIVkarats, while a pair of Versace sandals added a few inches to her short height.
These bold sandals feature triple straps with gold Medusa-logo buckles, 2.5-inch-high platforms, and about 6-inch block heels.
Becky G steps out in black Versace platform sandals, featuring triple straps with gold Medusa hardware and a chunky block heel that adds height while grounding the ornate Barocco look
Isabela Merced: Metallic Zanotti Sandals & Lilac Markgong Gown
In contrast, Isabela Merced—a petite 5ft ½ in (153.7 cm)—leans into proportion with a lighter touch. Her lilac Markgong gown relies on asymmetry and soft draping to create movement, and her choice of silver Giuseppe Zanotti sandals keeps that direction intact.
Isabela Merced flaunts her abs at the 5th Latin American Music Awards held at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood on October 17, 2019
The slim straps and reflective finish act almost like a continuation of the skin, allowing the dress to remain the focal point while still sharpening the overall line. It’s a quieter approach to red-carpet footwear, but just as considered: minimalism used to preserve proportion rather than compete with it.
Isabela Merced floats onto the red carpet in a lilac Markgong two-piece gown, pairing the softly draped silhouette with delicate metallic sandals that add subtle lift without interrupting the fluid line
She wore her hair in soft, pinned-back curls, while glittered purple smoky eyes sharpened the look and echoed the tone of her gown.
Isabela Merced pairs softly waved, pinned-back hair with glittered purple smoky eyes that mirror the lilac tones of her gown, adding a polished, light-catching finish to the look
She styled the look with a diamond choker and matching rings and completed her outfit with silver Giuseppe Zanotti “Sophie” sandals, which we’ve also spotted on Heidi Klum.
Isabela Merced finishes her look with silver Giuseppe Zanotti “Sophie” sandals, their slim metallic straps and delicate heel adding lift while keeping the focus on the gown’s soft movement
Petite Red-Carpet Proportion: Platforms vs. Metallic Heels
Becky G and Isabela Merced’s Latin American Music Awards looks show two different ways petite celebrities can use footwear to control proportion: a bold platform sandal can add drama and height, while a slimmer metallic heel can quietly lengthen the line without competing with a softer gown.
As this concludes our article, explore more Your Next Shoes features on petite stars who use pumps, platforms, and sandals to shape their silhouettes with intention.
👠 Explore Petite Stars Who Use Shoes to Shape the Silhouette:
- 📏 Standing at 4’11½” (151.1 cm) and wearing a US shoe size 6, Becky G often turns to sky-high heels and platforms to bring extra presence to bold red-carpet looks.
- 🕸️ Isabela Merced’s Madame Web premiere appearance places her alongside Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney in a cast fashion moment built around shimmer, structure, and red-carpet drama.
- 👗 This petite celebrity style guide highlights how stars 5’2″ and under use pointed pumps, platforms, and streamlined silhouettes to add height without overwhelming their frames.
- ✨ At 5’0½” (153.7 cm) with a US shoe size 6, Christina Ricci offers a polished parallel to Isabela Merced’s petite proportions, often relying on clean heels and strong dress shapes.
- 🌟 Standing at 5’2″ (157.5 cm) with a US shoe size 6, Emilia Clarke shows how refined sandals and sleek pumps can lengthen a petite frame while keeping the outfit balanced.
- 🖤 Kristen Bell’s petite heel moments show how minimalist sandals, pointed-toe pumps, and polished red-carpet styling can create a longer, cleaner line.