When Camilla Belle arrived at the ArcLight Cinemas in Hollywood on May 11, 2016, for the premiere of Sundown, she leaned into a dark, romantic aesthetic that remains a reference point for transitional evening wear.
Eschewing traditional red-carpet gowns, Belle opted for a cohesive look by Monique Lhuillier that played with transparency and intricate texture.
Camilla Belle styles her hair into an edgy updo for the premiere of Pantelion Films’ “Sundown” on May 11, 2016, at ArcLight Cinemas in Hollywood (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
The ensemble centered on a sheer black blouse featuring vibrant yellow leaf embroidery and a structured ruffled neck.
By tucking the delicate top into high-waisted tuxedo pants—distinguished by a plush satin-and-velvet bow—she balanced feminine floral details with sharp, masculine tailoring.
Camilla Belle wears a head-to-toe Monique Lhuillier ensemble on the red carpet of the “Sundown” premiere
To add depth to the monochromatic palette, she layered a crystal-embroidered net cardigan over the blouse.
The look was rounded out with minimal jewelry—simple diamond studs and tonal rings—allowing the architectural elements to take center stage.
Camilla Belle strikes a poised red-carpet stance in a sheer Monique Lhuillier ensemble, with embroidered textures and a crystal net cardigan adding dimension
The focal point for footwear enthusiasts was her choice of Monique Lhuillier mesh pumps.
She balances masculine tailoring and romantic detailing in high-waisted tuxedo pants and a sheer floral blouse, anchored by sculptural mesh pumps
These d’Orsay-style pumps utilize a pointed-toe silhouette and 3.5-inch heels, modernized by an ankle cuff and technical mesh paneling that echoes the sheer theme of her blouse.
Her black d’Orsay-style mesh pumps reveal a soft pedicure through sheer panels, finished with sharp pointed toes and slim stiletto heels
Why Mesh Pumps Keep Returning to the Red Carpet
As Camilla Belle’s sheer Monique Lhuillier pumps bring this look full circle, it’s worth seeing how other celebrities have used mesh heels to add texture, lightness, and a subtly seductive finish to everything from street style to premiere dressing.
👠 Explore Mesh Pumps in Celebrity Shoe & Fashion Moments:
- 🖤 Nina Dobrev’s Lanvin mesh T-strap pumps at Paris Fashion Week pair sharp patent cap toes with sheer uppers, showing how mesh can add edge to a structured power suit.
- 🍷 Jessica Williams in burgundy Britt Netta “Esme” mesh pumps highlights how transparent construction softens bold monochrome dressing while maintaining architectural precision.
- ❤️ Chrissy Teigen’s Bottega Veneta square-toe mesh pumps in Soho bring a directional, ’90s-inspired silhouette to casual street style with wraparound detailing and honeycomb mesh.
- 🔥 Kristen Bell’s black Jude “Fame” mesh pumps at a Hollywood premiere add a sultry, sheer finish to a bold red Alex Perry mini dress.
- ✨ Kendall Jenner’s Soebedar “Charissa” mesh pumps in Paris demonstrate how sheer heels can anchor even the most daring, minimalist street-style looks.
- 🧵 Jessica Alba’s Diane von Furstenberg “Bianca” pumps with mesh panels offer a classic pointed-toe silhouette updated with subtle transparency and tonal leather trim.
- 📚 Your Next Shoes’ mesh vs. fishnet shoe guide explains how sheer materials evolved into a defining modern footwear trend, from Bottega Veneta’s Stretch pumps to contemporary red-carpet styles.
A closer angle highlights the ankle-strap silhouette and transparent mesh construction, emphasizing the shoe’s barely-there effect against the red carpet