Lexi Minetree attended the London premiere of Elle, now on Amazon Prime Video, in a striking pink red-carpet look that paid homage to the pink-loving character.
Her ensemble choice also gave a special nod to the original Elle Woods herself, Reese Witherspoon, who famously brought the character to life and now serves as an executive producer on the series.
Flying solo in London, Lexi wore the same bubblegum-pink Stella McCartney gown that Reese had previously worn at the 2014 Met Gala. I really liked how she made the archival piece feel fresh again, giving it her own styling direction while still honoring its history.
Lexi Minetree graces the London premiere of Prime Video’s Elle at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, wearing an archival pink gown and a pair of crystal-embellished heels on June 30, 2026 (Credit: Steve Vas / Future Image / Cover Images)
Lexi Minetree Sparkles in Crystal Aldo Matelina Platform Sandals
Minetree wore the Aldo “Matelina” sandals, now on sale for $114.98 (from $160) at Aldo Shoes, and they added the perfect sparkle to balance her bold pink gown.
They were covered in multi-sized rhinestones set over a silver satin base, creating a high-shine finish. The silhouette had a modern, structured feel with slim, tapered front straps and an ankle strap that crossed neatly at the back before fastening with a buckle.
These sandals were completed with an open square toe, a chunky 1.25-inch platform, and a 5-inch slanted block heel, giving the shoes height with an architectural, fashion-forward finish.
Lexi Minetree opts for the Aldo “Matelina” sandals, covered in multi-sized crystals from the platforms to the straps and slanted high block heels (Credit: Steve Vas / Future Image / Cover Images)
Lexi Minetree Revives Reese Witherspoon’s 2014 Stella McCartney Met Gala Gown
Of course, Minetree’s dress was the clear focal point of the look. She wore a bubblegum-pink Stella McCartney gown first seen on Reese Witherspoon at the 2014 Met Gala, held under the theme Charles James: Beyond Fashion.
More than a decade later, Lexi Minetree gave the archival design new life while subtly nodding to the actress who made Elle Woods a pop-culture icon.
Cara Delevingne, Stella McCartney, Kate Bosworth, and Reese Witherspoon embodied Stella McCartney’s sleek take on white-tie glamour at the 2014 Met Gala, pairing sculptural tailoring, soft pink gowns, and statement heels for one of the evening’s most cohesive red-carpet moments (Credit: INFphoto)
Though originally styled for Witherspoon, the gown also suited Lexi perfectly. It featured a sculpted plunging sweetheart neckline with soft, scalloped wing-like accents extending at the sides, adding a dramatic yet feminine frame to the upper body.
The fitted waist and hips highlighted her silhouette before flowing into a floor-length skirt, finishing with a short train that added a hint of drama from behind.
Lexi Minetree pairs her sparkling Aldo shoes with an archival pink Stella McCartney gown with a sweetheart neckline and a sweeping train, originally worn by Reese Witherspoon to the 2014 Met Gala (Credit: Steve Vas / Future Image / Cover Images)
Lexi Minetree Channels Y2K Glam With Curly Updo and Soft Pink Makeup
Lexi embraced a soft Y2K-inspired beauty look, styling her hair in a prom-style voluminous curly updo with loose tendrils framing her face. Her makeup stayed pink, with soft blush, pink lipstick, and a light smoky eye that tied everything together. I also liked the French-tip nails, which added a clean, classic Y2K finish to the look.
Minetree kept her accessories minimal, wearing statement earrings and rings while skipping a necklace, which helped keep the focus on the gown.
Lexi Minetree embraces Y2K glam with her prom-style curly updo and pink smoky eye makeup (Credit: Steve Vas / Future Image / Cover Images)
More ALDO and Elle-Inspired Shoe Moments to Explore
Lexi Minetree’s pink Stella McCartney gown and crystal ALDO platforms make a fitting finale to this Elle-inspired red-carpet story. For more celebrity shoe moments with affordable sparkle, polished pumps, and playful pink styling, explore these related features.
👠 Explore More ALDO & Elle-Inspired Shoe Moments:
- 💗 Lexi Minetree’s Elle World look leaned into playful Legally Blonde nostalgia with pink sequins and statement Gianvito Rossi mules.
- 🎀 Reese Witherspoon and Lexi Minetree’s pink-carpet moment brought two generations of Elle Woods style together.
- 👑 Kate Middleton’s Aldo “Nicholes” pumps show why the under-$100 block heel became a polished royal favorite.
- ✨ Haley Lu Richardson’s glittering ALDO heels added height and sparkle to her Rodarte look at the Film Independent Spirit Awards.
- 🖤 Lucy Liu’s black ALDO platform sandals grounded her Alexandre Vauthier couture look with sleek, high-impact glamour.
- 👡 Gal Gadot’s $50 Aldo gladiator flats proved red-carpet elegance does not always require towering heels.