Lake Bell’s Shoe Size, Height, and Best Red Carpet Heels: From Stella McCartney to 2026 Spirit Awards

At premieres, industry events, and television appearances across Los Angeles and New York, Lake Bell has built a red carpet wardrobe that feels polished without looking overly calculated.

From sharp tailoring and cutout gowns to metallic heels and minimalist sandals, her style choices tend to balance ease with a slightly rebellious edge.

While Bell is widely recognized for her work as an actress, writer, director, and voice performer, her fashion moments deserve attention too—especially the shoes.

Whether she’s pairing a Stella McCartney jumpsuit with sculptural silver sandals or grounding a dramatic gown with sleek black pumps, her footwear choices consistently shape the outfit’s tone rather than simply finishing it.

Black Cutout Dress: Bold Start at Women in Film Party

In March 2022, Lake Bell turned heads at the 15th Annual Women In Film Pre-Oscars Party, held at the Thompson Hollywood Hotel, which honored the 60 women nominated for the Academy Awards that year.

Known for her breakout role in the cult comedy series Childrens Hospital, the actress embraced bold red carpet fashion in a sleek black midi dress featuring a high side slit and a daring cut-out detail on the hip—balancing edge with elegance.

She completed the look with open-toe black heels that showcased her minimalist pedicure, silver statement rings, and soft, loose waves that added a relaxed finish to her striking ensemble.

Lake Bell attends the 15th Annual Women in Film Pre-Oscar Party in Los Angeles on March 25, 2022, wearing a sleek black cutout midi dress styled with minimalist ankle-strap heels that sharpen the look’s clean silhouette, while silver statement rings add a subtle edge (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images / INSTARimages)

Alberta Ferretti Glamour at Black Panther Premiere

On the purple carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Lake Bell made a surprise appearance in Alberta Ferretti.

Bell, who voiced Black Widow in Marvel’s animated Disney+ series What If…?, also appears briefly in the film as Dr. Graham.

Lake Bell wears a dramatic Alberta Ferretti gown and pointy heels at the “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” premiere in Los Angeles on October 27, 2022 (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Siriano Slit Gown: Elegance at Women in Film Honors

The actress also looked stunning in a Christian Siriano gown as she posed for photos on the red carpet at the 2022 Women in Film Honors: Forging Forward Gala, which was sponsored by Max Mara, ShivHans Pictures, Lexus, and STARZ.

Sleek and seductive, the dress hugged her curves as a deep slit by her left leg revealed her seemingly bottomless gams. She carried a small black clutch and wore several bangles and long earrings to complete her look.

Lake Bell exudes elegance in a thigh-high slit Christian Siriano gown paired with black heels at the 2022 Women in Film Honors Gala in Beverly Hills on October 27, 2022 (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)

City Chic: Yellow Coat Moment on Today Show

In November 2022, Lake Bell wore a lemon yellow coat while promoting her newest audiobook on NBC’s “Today” show.

The “What Happens in Vegas” actress paired it with a white blouse featuring an intricate collar. Bell wore all black from her Capri trousers to her polished black boots and understated black handbag.

Lake Bell mixes bold and classic in a lemon yellow coat, black ankle boots, and tailored trousers outside the “Today” show studios in NYC on November 2, 2022 (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Lake Bell is a busy woman. She’s an actor, screenwriter, and director who has been in the business for over 20 years. Bell is also a mother to two children.

The star stabilizes her career and life by making time for herself and her family—and we’re proud of the way Lake Bell has balanced being a hands-on mom with being a successful actress in Hollywood!

Lake Bell arrives at the Cinderella premiere at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on August 30, 2021, wearing a ruched red-and-black Preen By Thornton Bregazzi dress paired with sculptural color-block sandals that add a playful, graphic contrast to the dress’s gathered silhouette while carrying her son, Ozgood Campbell on August 30, 2021 (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages)

Signature Style: Heels, Shoe Size & Height

Lake Bell claims she is “about 5’8 barefoot… but I’m 6’7 in ten-inch stilts,” as she wrote on her Twitter account in June of 2010.

Her real height is believed to be around 5ft 7 ½ (171.5 cm), which makes her taller than the average American woman.

Lake Bell, who wears a US shoe size 10, would have her shoe size converted to UK size 8, EU size 41, and 26.5 cm in other shoe sizing systems.

Lake Bell wearing a tight-fitting black dress and pointy-toe pumps at the Women in Film’s Annual Award Ceremony in Los Angeles, California, on October 7, 2021 (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)

Before stepping into darker, more sculptural red carpet looks later in her career, Lake Bell leaned into a softer kind of glamour during the 2010s—often pairing streamlined silhouettes with unexpected shoe choices that quietly stole the spotlight.

Silver Sandals & Gold Accessories: Mr. Peabody Premiere

In March 2014, Lake Bell showed off her feet at the premiere of the 3D computer-animated movie Mr. Peabody & Sherman at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, California. She voices Mona Lisa in the film.

Lake Bell stands out at the premiere of ‘Mr. Peabody & Sherman’ in a chic black jumpsuit by Stella McCartney, featuring a one-shoulder design with a nude sheer panel, accessorized with a gold necklace and a clutch with gold trim, at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, California (Credit: FayesVision / Nikki Nelson / WENN)

For the occasion, Lake Bell wore a classy black Stella McCartney jumpsuit. While it appears to be a one-shoulder suit, it features a nude sheer panel on the left shoulder.

She styled it with a gold necklace and carried a clutch featuring gold trim. A ponytail with fringe kept in front and barely there makeup were the finishing touches to her effortlessly chic look.

Holding a clutch with gold trim, Lake Bell attends the premiere of Mr. Peabody & Sherman at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, California, on March 5, 2014, showcasing her elegant taste in accessories (Credit: FayesVision / Nikki Nelson / WENN)

Notice something off in her ensemble? Well, yes, it’s her silver sandals by Stella McCartney.

A close-up of Lake Bell’s feet adorned in metallic silver Stella McCartney sandals, highlighting an unexpected yet fashionable choice that contrasts with her gold-themed accessories (Credit: FayesVision / Nikki Nelson / WENN)

Golden heels could have worked perfectly with her suit and accessories, but she chose a metallic silver pair instead.

Another angle showing Lake Bell’s choice of silver metallic Stella McCartney sandals with cutout vamps and sides, complemented by adjustable ankle straps, for the movie premiere (Credit: FayesVision / Nikki Nelson / WENN)

These Stella McCartney sandals feature cutout vamps and sides, adjustable ankle straps, cushioned insoles, and synthetic soles.

What makes them exceptional and avant-garde is the 4 1/4-inch hollowed-out heels with metallic fronts.

Lake Bell’s feet are showcased in silver metallic Stella McCartney sandals featuring 4 1/4 inch hollowed-out heels with a metallic front, offering an avant-garde touch to her outfit

More Lake Bell Fashion Moments Worth Revisiting

Lake Bell’s red carpet style works because it rarely feels overstyled. Whether she’s leaning into sharp tailoring, playful textures, or sculptural footwear, her outfits tend to balance polish with personality.

These additional fashion and shoe moments highlight the same understated confidence that runs through many of her best appearances.