In the Hulu miniseries Pam & Tommy, Lily James embodied Pamela Anderson without donning the towering stacked heels Anderson was known for due to James’s natural height of 5ft 7 (170.2 cm). Critics and fans lauded her portrayal alongside Sebastian Stan’s Tommy Lee.
Lily James wears Valentino Fall 2019 Haute Couture at The Fashion Awards 2019 held at Royal Albert Hall on December 2, 2019, in London, England (Credit: Avalon / WENN)
Height and Style: Lily James’s Physical Attributes
Measuring 5ft 7 (170.2 cm), Lily James is taller than the average British woman. The average height for women in the UK is approximately 5ft 3in (160 cm). This makes James about 4 inches (10.2 cm) taller than the national average, positioning her on the taller side among British women.
Lily James’ US shoe size of 9 translates to a UK size 7, a European size 39.5, a Japanese size 27.5, and remains a size 9 in Australia.
Lily James turned heads at Paris Fashion Week in a sleek black Christian Dior peplum co-ord, elevating the look with pointed-toe stiletto heels and a quilted Lady Dior handbag at the Christian Dior Womenswear Fall/Winter 2025-2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week at Jardin des Tuileries on March 4, 2025, in Paris, France (Credit: Aurore Marechal / Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
Stepping in Style: Lily James’s Most Memorable Designer Heel Moments
- Christian Louboutin: At the world premiere of Cinderella, Lily transformed into a real-life princess in an Elie Saab gown, complemented by the custom-made Christian Louboutin “Cinderella” shoes—a dazzling design with sheer lace and Swarovski crystals. She’s also worn Christian Louboutin ‘Douce De Desert’ pumps with a black Alessandra Rich velvet dress.
- Jimmy Choo: While promoting The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, she wore a white off-the-shoulder floral dress paired with silver metallic Jimmy Choo heels that added a touch of ethereal glamour to her look.
- Christian Louboutin for Ulyana Sergeenko: At the BAFTA Tribute to Downton Abbey, Lily stunned in a white silk Ulyana Sergeenko dress styled with Louboutin x Sergeenko pom-pom pumps, blending vintage whimsy with modern couture.
- Jimmy Choo: For the 2023 BAFTA Awards, she glided down the red carpet in a Tamara Ralph gown paired with Jimmy Choo “Max” platform heels, adding height and drama to her already show-stopping silhouette.
- Manolo Blahnik: Keeping things sleek and understated, Lily rocked classic black Manolo Blahnik “BB” pumps while promoting The Iron Claw, proving she knows how to master minimalist chic.
- Burberry: At the premiere of Yesterday, she made a bold statement in a custom Burberry gown featuring bottle-cap embellishments, paired with iridescent heels from the same collection that pushed the boundaries of red carpet fashion.
Lily James shows off her sexy size 9 (US) feet in black high heels (Credit: Brian Dowling / WENN)
Aesthetic Choices: Adapting Pamela’s Signature Style
The lead costume designer, Kameron Lennox, mirrored Anderson’s real-life fashion sense and choices, selectively adapting her iconic look.
Lennox shared insights in an interview with Below the Line, noting that while Anderson had a penchant for high-profile designers like Versace and Dolce & Gabbana, her style was often understated to emphasize her physique. Lennox opted for Yves Saint Laurent stilettos over stacked heels for James, driven by practicality and aesthetics.
“The only thing I tweaked a bit was not putting Lily in the big stacked heels, because Lily is so tall (5ft 7). So I used stilettos from Yves Saint Laurent,” said Lennox.
Lily James did not wear Pamela Anderson’s signature stacked heels in Pam & Tommy due to her taller height (5ft 7), opting instead for Yves Saint Laurent stilettos as adjusted by the show’s lead costume designer, Kameron Lennox (Credit: Hulu)
Lennox praised James for her professionalism and dedication, highlighting her early arrival on set and openness to collaboration. These qualities were invaluable in bringing the character to life with authenticity and respect for Anderson’s legacy.
Making a Statement: Lily James’s Oscar Debut
Everyone wants to make a lasting impression at their first Oscar appearance, and Lily James did that and more.
The perfect combination of bombshell elegance, she had heads turning from the moment she stepped onto that red carpet in her pink lace Atelier Versace Fall/Winter 2021 Couture dress featuring a very high slit and sweetheart neckline.
Lily completed this unforgettable look with pink platform heels, a dramatic diamond necklace, and stud earrings.
Lily James hit the Oscars red carpet for the first time in a pink lace Atelier Versace dress at the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022, in Hollywood, California (Credit: Abby Grant / Cover Images / InstarImages)
Beyond the Red Carpet: A Presenter’s Role
Although Lily was not nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal of Pamela Anderson in Pam and Tommy, she still managed a stage appearance as one of the presenters during the awards ceremony.
During the show, she joined Halle Bailey and Naomi Scott to present the award for Best Animated Feature to Disney’s mega-hit film Encanto.
Lily James showed off her glittering diamond Piaget Heliconia necklace with a singular topaz rock at the center (Credit: Abby Grant / Cover Images / InstarImages)
Capturing Hearts: Lily’s Love for Her Look
When chatting with E! host Laverne Cox about her dress, she excitedly said, “I’m in love with it, I can’t believe I get to wear it. I feel incredible.”
She went on to say, “I can’t believe I’m here, this is so wild. It’s my first Oscars and I’m just looking around like … the glamour of it all, it’s crazy.”
Crazy yes, but what a successful evening for this new entrant to the Oscar scene.
Lily James showed off her feet in pink platform heels (Credit: Abby Grant / Cover Images / InstarImages)
Versatility on Display: Spirit Awards Fashion
Earlier the same month, she attended the 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards in a cropped top with puffed sleeves and high-waist trousers from Del Core, a fashion house founded in Milan by Daniel Del Core. She accessorized with jewelry by Anita Ko.
Lily James in a Del Core outfit at the 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards at the Santa Monica Pier on March 6, 2022, in Santa Monica, California (Credit: Tinseltown / Shutterstock)
Embracing Cinderella: A Fairy Tale Promotion
In March 2015, it looked like Lily James had taken her latest role to heart.
Lily James attends the special screening of Cinderella at the Scotiabank Theatre in Toronto, Canada, on March 11, 2015 (Credit: Dominic Chan / WENN)
The actress played the title character in the 2015 romantic fantasy film Cinderella, and she channeled her character quite a bit while promoting the movie in a series of stunning looks.
At the premiere in Hollywood, Lily took our breath away in a blue-gray Elie Saab embroidered gown and custom-made Christian Louboutin pumps.
Lily James shows off her natural-looking makeup and décolletage by wearing her blonde hair swept back (Credit: Dominic Chan / WENN)
A few days later, the then-25-year-old actress went back to basics. She opted to wear a structured white Christian Dior dress to a special screening of the romantic fantasy movie at Scotiabank Theatre in Toronto, Canada.
She looked every bit the modern-day princess in her simple dress, which featured a V-neck, long sleeves, and button details.
Lily James poses on the red carpet in her ankle-length white dress from Christian Dior (Credit: Dominic Chan / WENN)
She pulled her golden tresses back to show off her natural makeup and completed her look with a few minimal pieces of jewelry, including a pair of pearl earrings and a selection of rings.
Lily James carries an Olympia Le-Tan clutch (Credit: Dominic Chan / WENN)
Lily added a bit of novelty to her look with her Olympia Le-Tan “Cinderella” book clutch, which stemmed from a collaboration between Olympia Le-Tan and Disney.
Lily James shows off her sexy feet in Aquazzura red pumps that perfectly match the red carpet (Credit: Dominic Chan / WENN)
Footwear to Remember: Lily’s Choice of Pumps
The actress finished her ethereal look with a pair of ruby red “Leaf” pumps by Aquazzura. These pumps feature cutout details, clear vinyl trim, pointed toes, and about four-inch heels.
Lily James reveals toe cleavage and shows off the detailing on her “Leaf” pumps (Credit: Dominic Chan / WENN)
These red suede pumps from the popular women’s shoe brand are already sold out, but fortunately, a metallic gold version is available at Mytheresa and Farfetch.
Aquazzura Leaf Metallic Leather PVC Pumps, $795