Blake Lively’s ability to master maternity occasion wear remains a definitive case study in elevated street style.
During a press tour for Café Society on July 12, 2016, in New York City, the actress demonstrated how to balance delicate textures with bold, architectural footwear while navigating the cobblestone streets of Tribeca.
Blake Lively steps out in New York City wearing a peach Jonathan Simkhai midi dress, finishing the look with delicate nude ankle-strap sandals and a playful embroidered statement bag
Stepping out of the Greenwich Hotel, she chose a peach bubble-embroidered midi dress from Jonathan Simkhai.
The garment featured intricate scalloped detailing, a bib front with geometric cutouts, and a cinched waist that elegantly highlighted her silhouette.
Blake Lively heading out of the Greenwich Hotel to promote “Cafe Society” in New York City on July 12, 2016 (Credit: WENN / David Livingston / Avalon / Instar / PNP)
Lively leaned into a feminine yet edgy aesthetic, accessorizing with stacked ear cuffs and a curated selection of rings. She added a playful, eclectic element to the ensemble with a Christian Louboutin bag adorned with vibrant embroidered patches.
Surrounded by photographers, Blake Lively highlights her baby bump in a textured coral-toned dress, balancing the fitted silhouette with minimalist strappy heels
Completing the look with her signature blonde waves and a soft pink lip, the focus remained on her choice of high-impact footwear.
From multiple angles, Blake Lively’s maternity street-style moment showcases how her sculptural dress and barely-there heels move effortlessly as she greets fans and exits the hotel
She opted for the Sophia Webster “Rosalind” sandals, a red-carpet staple known for its minimalist upper and maximalist heel.
Blake Lively steps confidently across New York pavement in barely-there nude sandals, their crystal-embellished stiletto heels catching the light with every stride
The sandals feature a barely-there silhouette crafted from soft, nude-toned leather, with three slender straps that subtly frame the foot.
The understated finish keeps the focus firmly on the sculptural stiletto heel, which is adorned with stacked crystal beads that shimmer as she walks.
A closer rear-angle view highlights the delicate ankle straps and sculptural crystal heels that elevate Blake Lively’s minimalist sandals into a true statement finish
More Blake Lively Shoe Moments and the Crystal-Heel Sandal Trend
Blake Lively’s Café Society press-tour look is a perfect reminder of why her style moments have such lasting replay value: she consistently lets the footwear do the heavy lifting. If you want more shoe-led coverage—plus deeper context on Sophia Webster’s iconic crystal-heel “Rosalind” sandals—keep scrolling for a curated set of related reads from the YNS archives.
👠 Explore Blake Lively & Sophia Webster Shoe Highlights on Your Next Shoes:
- Blake Lively — shoe-led style coverage:
- 📏 Blake Lively’s height, shoe size & best footwear moments — a footwear-first roundup anchored by her signature love of sky-high designer heels.
- 👗 Carolina Herrera mini dress + spiked Christian Louboutin pumps — a sharp example of how she balances polished tailoring with high-impact statement heels.
- ✨ Blake Lively’s crystal-heel signature — a curated look at how she uses sparkle-forward footwear as a recurring red-carpet styling device.
- Sophia Webster — standout heel moments:
- 💎 Why celebrities love Sophia Webster’s “Rosalind” crystal-heel sandals — the definitive YNS explainer on the brand’s most recognizable barely-there straps + jeweled heel combo.
- ✨ Kerry Washington’s Golden Globes styling with “Rosalind” sandals — crystal-heel glamour paired with Dolce & Gabbana lace for a polished red-carpet finish.
- 🌟 Peyton List in Yanina Couture + silver “Rosalind” sandals — a youthful, texture-rich couture moment grounded by shimmering crystal-heel sandals.