At the world premiere of The Shallows at AMC Loews Lincoln Square in New York City on June 21, 2016, Blake Lively balanced classic Hollywood glamour with one of the decade’s biggest red-carpet shoe trends: barely-there PVC sandals.
Blake Lively pairs a glossy black corset bodice with a sheer floral-overlay skirt for a dramatic monochrome look at The Shallows premiere in New York City on June 21, 2016 (Credit: Dan Jackman / Andres Otero / Ivan Nikolov / WENN)
While her Lorraine Schwartz earrings drew attention for their Beyoncé connection, it was Blake’s styling underneath the Carolina Herrera gown that anchored the look.
Blake Lively keeps the styling sleek and modern, balancing the volume of her appliqué tulle skirt with minimalist Christian Louboutin heels
Her PVC-and-suede Christian Louboutin “Jonatina” sandals added the sleek, illusion effect that defined many mid-2010s red-carpet looks without competing with the dress.
Christian Louboutin’s “Jonatina” sandals feature transparent PVC side panels, slim black suede straps, and the brand’s signature red soles
Blake later shared her excitement about wearing the same Lorraine Schwartz earrings Beyoncé wore to the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards, adding a personal pop-culture detail to an otherwise polished premiere look.
Blake paired her Carolina Herrera gown with PVC-and-suede Christian Louboutin “Jonatina” sandals, a style that captured the transparent footwear trend dominating red carpets at the time. The slim straps and illusion panels helped elongate the leg while keeping the overall look light and streamlined.
During the premiere press line, Blake also spoke about family life with husband Ryan Reynolds while celebrating the release of The Shallows.
Blake Lively finishes the look with a sleek high ponytail and Lorraine Schwartz earrings previously worn by Beyoncé at the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards
Blake Lively’s Louboutin Style File Goes Beyond One Premiere
Her The Shallows look captured a very specific red-carpet moment: polished, playful, and anchored by barely-there Christian Louboutin sandals. For more of Blake Lively’s standout shoe choices, explore these related fashion moments.
👠 Explore Blake Lively’s Christian Louboutin Shoe Moments:
- 📏 Standing at 5’8½” (174 cm) and wearing a US shoe size 9, Blake Lively often uses Louboutin heels to sharpen her red-carpet proportions.
- 🎬 Her The Shallows press look paired a navy Monse mini dress with spiked Christian Louboutin “Miziggoo” sandals.
- ✨ Her Cannes ball-gown moment finished a dramatic Vivienne Westwood look with Christian Louboutin “So Tango” pumps.
- 👟 Her Free Guy premiere outfit moved from sparkling Christian Louboutin “Benedetta” sandals to a relaxed Converse swap.
- 👢 Her autumn-ready Huishan Zhang suit leaned into rich texture with archival Christian Louboutin “Majolique” knee-high boots.