On July 20, 2022, Russell Wilson and Ciara looked loved-up while posing together at the 2022 ESPY Awards held at the Dolby Theatre.
She delivered a stunning, bold fashion moment, commanding attention in a dramatic black velvet Sabina Bilenko gown—but it was her minimalist yet perfectly chosen black open-toe heels that discreetly finished the look.
Russell Wilson and Ciara at the 2022 ESPY Awards held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on July 20, 2022 (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
Russell wore a paneled jacket with metallic silver pinstripes across the top half and pitch black at the bottom half. He layered it over a black shirt and finished the look with black trousers and glossy patent brogues.
Russell Wilson, who presented the Pat Tillman Award for Service, looked sharp in a Dolce & Gabbana Sicilia double-textured paneled jacket paired with tailored black trousers and glossy patent brogues that added a sleek, polished finish (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
Never one to shy away from a bold fashion moment, Ciara turned heads in a daring black velvet gown from Sabina Bilenko’s Spring 2022 collection, defined by crystal-embellished sculpted bra cups and an ultra-plunging neckline.
She finished the look with minimalist black open-toe heels—barely visible beneath the floor-skimming hem—adding a subtle, sleek touch that kept the attention firmly on the dramatic gown.
Ciara commands the ESPYs red carpet in a daring Sabina Bilenko black velvet gown with crystal-embellished sculpted bra cups, finished with minimalist black open-toe heels that elongate her silhouette (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
The sensational black velvet gown also had a sheer panel below the bust, crystal trims around the neck, long sleeves with structured shoulders, and a fitted floor-sweeping skirt that highlighted her hourglass curves.
Sweeping her blunt bob to one side, Ciara accentuated her features with shimmering eye makeup and nude lipstick. She then accessorized the look with a few pieces of bling, including a pair of diamond stud earrings and several silver rings.
Ciara wears a blunt bob hairstyle and highlights her eyes with shimmering eyeshadow (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
Ciara’s Best Shoe Moments: A Quick Look Back
Before closing out her style story, here’s a curated roundup of Ciara’s most unforgettable footwear and fashion moments—spanning red carpets, TV appearances, and off-duty outings.
Each look highlights why she remains one of the industry’s boldest, most innovative, and highest-heeled style icons.
👠 Explore Ciara’s Most Iconic Shoe and Fashion Moments:
- 📏 Standing around 5’7″ (170 cm) with a US shoe size 11, Ciara often gravitates toward powerful, height-boosting heels that amplify her commanding presence.
- ✨ Owning the mini-skirt trend with Balenciaga Flex over-the-knee boots on *Watch What Happens Live*.
- 👗 Redefining the naked-dress moment in a Dundas gown with towering Santoni platform sandals at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscars Party.
- 👢 Delivering fierce glam in Christian Louboutin Monicarina thigh-high leather boots.
- 💎 Channeling sleek power dressing at the Pandora launch in a Stella McCartney LBD and Jimmy Choo Anouk pumps.
- 🖤 Showing off urban-chic edge in Alexander McQueen biker boots paired with a denim shirtdress.
- 🎤 Turning heads at the 2019 ESPYs in an Alexandre Vauthier gown and Giuseppe Zanotti Georgina sandals.
- 👟 Serving sporty elegance at the US Open in a Ralph Lauren dress and classic white Nike Air Force 1s.