Standing 5’4″ (163 cm) with a US shoe size 8, Lauren Jauregui often gravitates toward footwear that helps elongate her silhouette without overwhelming it. From barely-there perspex heels to sculptural statement sandals, her shoe choices tend to balance proportion, height, and personality.
Two appearances a year apart offered very different takes on that approach. At the Yellow Ball in New York City on September 10, 2018, she paired a structured blazer dress with clear stiletto sandals, creating a leg-lengthening effect.
Nearly a year later, at the Teen Choice Awards in Hermosa Beach, California, on August 11, 2019, she embraced a more dramatic aesthetic in winged Femmes Sans Peur (often abbreviated as FSP) heels and a sleek Norma Kamali dress.
Teen Choice Awards 2019: Lauren Jauregui Elevates a Norma Kamali Dress With Winged Statement Sandals
The more dramatic of the two looks came at the 2019 Teen Choice Awards, where Lauren paired a fitted Norma Kamali dress with one of the most distinctive shoe choices of her career.
Lauren Jauregui strikes a pose in a black dress as she arrives at the 2019 Teen Choice Awards in Hermosa Beach, California, on August 11, 2019 (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
She accessorized the asymmetrical black dress with Alexis Bittar jewelry, including a segmented bamboo-inspired bracelet that complemented the sleek, minimalist silhouette.
Lauren Jauregui is known for her beautiful eyes that never seem to be the same color
The focal point, however, was her choice of footwear: Femmes Sans Peur’s Aurora sandals. Inspired by Art Nouveau design and ancient Egyptian jewelry, the striking heels featured crystal-embellished dragonfly wings that extended from the back of the shoe, transforming an otherwise simple black outfit into a memorable red-carpet moment.
Lauren Jauregui pairs a ruched one-shoulder Norma Kamali dress with sculptural Femmes Sans Peur Aurora sandals
Crystal embellishments caught the light from every angle, emphasizing the sandals’ winged silhouette and reinforcing their jewelry-like quality.
Lauren Jauregui’s crystal-embellished Femmes Sans Peur Aurora sandals feature dramatic dragonfly-wing heels inspired by Art Nouveau design and ancient Egyptian jewelry
A close-up of Femmes Sans Peur’s Aurora sandals reveals the brand’s signature dragonfly-wing heel
Gold metallic detailing and intricate winged embellishments transform the Aurora sandals from simple evening shoes into statement accessories worthy of a red carpet
Norma Kamali’s ruched one-shoulder dress features an asymmetrical hemline and body-skimming silhouette
While the Teen Choice Awards outfit relied on bold, decorative footwear, Lauren took a more understated approach the previous year, using neutral heels to let her outfit take center stage.
Yellow Ball 2018: Clear Perspex Heels Create a Leg-Lengthening Effect
At the Yellow Ball, hosted by American Express and Pharrell Williams at the Brooklyn Museum, Lauren opted for a sharply tailored look centered on a blazer dress and minimalist nude heels.
Lauren Jauregui in a skimpy blazer dress from the Rivini Spring 2019 Collection (Credit: WENN / Derrick Salters)
The event drew a wide range of musicians, designers, and entertainers, but Lauren’s monochromatic styling stood out for its clean lines and modern proportions.
She wore a white blazer dress from the Rivini Spring 2019 Collection and completed the look with playful Wendy Yue hoop earrings.
Lauren Jauregui flaunts her stunning legs at the Yellow Ball at the Brooklyn Museum in New York City on September 10, 2018 (Credit: WENN / Derrick Salters)
A glossy Jeffrey Levinson clutch and nude perspex sandals from Public Desire finished the outfit.
The transparent straps and neutral color palette helped create a longer visual line, a styling technique frequently favored by petite celebrities on the red carpet.
Lauren Jauregui’s nude perspex heels from Public Desire combined transparent PVC straps with a crystal-embellished toe band, creating a barely-there effect that visually lengthened her legs (Credit: WENN / Derrick Salters)
Why Clear PVC Heels Look Effortless but Wear Differently
Lauren Jauregui’s Public Desire heels show why transparent PVC sandals have become such a red-carpet staple: they visually disappear against the foot, lengthen the leg, and draw attention to the outfit. The trade-off is comfort. Unlike leather or fabric, PVC does not breathe, so moisture, fogging, and strap pressure can become an issue if the shoes are worn for too long.
For short events, small styling tricks can help. Applying antiperspirant to clean, dry feet before wearing clear straps may reduce moisture buildup, while a light dusting of foot powder can help absorb sweat.
Some wearers also apply a small amount of clear oil to the inside of PVC straps to reduce fogging, though too much can make the shoe slippery. The safest approach is to treat clear heels as occasion shoes rather than all-day footwear, swapping them for more breathable materials once the photo moment is over.
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- 👗 Heidi Klum’s lilac perspex mules show how transparent footwear can extend a monochromatic outfit, even when the overall styling takes a bolder turn.