Celebrity Style Secrets: Mastering the Nude High Heel Trend

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Nude is indeed the most flattering color, and nude high heels are a girl’s best friend when it comes to shoes. They are versatile, can complement pretty much any outfit, and elongate your legs to keep you looking tall.

Skin-colored and transparent shoes create an uninterrupted visual line, extending the appearance of your legsSkin-colored and transparent shoes create an uninterrupted visual line, extending the appearance of your legs

It’s no wonder several famous blondes and redheads at the Hollywood Reporter Nominees’ Night chose pumps in this neutral shade for their designer outfits.

Check out Naomi Watts, Jennifer Lawrence, Amy Adams, and Jessica Chastain in nude pumps below. Their shoes look pretty much alike, except for a few differences here and there.

But if you were to scrutinize each one and decide on a single pair, who do you think did the best job making her legs look longer and thinner with nude high heels?

1. Naomi Watts: Elegance in Louboutin

Naomi Watts in a white silk blouse by A.L.C. at The Hollywood Reporter Nominees' Night 2013Naomi Watts in a white silk blouse by A.L.C. at The Hollywood Reporter Nominees’ Night 2013 Celebrating The 85th Annual Academy Award Nominees at Spago on February 4, 2013, in Beverly Hills, California (Credit: Brian To / WENN)

The Ring actress wore a white silk blouse by A.L.C. with a cropped “Harris” blazer from the same brand and Theyskens’ Theory coated cropped pants.

Naomi Watts graces The Hollywood Reporter Nominees' Night 2013 in Beverly Hills, elegantly attired in an A.L.C. white silk blouse and Christian Louboutin nude slingbacksNaomi Watts graces The Hollywood Reporter Nominees’ Night 2013 in Beverly Hills, elegantly attired in an A.L.C. white silk blouse and Christian Louboutin nude slingbacks (Credit: Brian To / WENN)

She carried a black leather Gucci “New Bamboo” top handle bag.

Naomi Watts toted a black leather Gucci "New Bamboo" top handle bagNaomi Watts toted a black leather Gucci “New Bamboo” top handle bag (Credit: Brian To / WENN)

The outfit was completed with earrings by Jamie Wolf, a necklace by Melinda Maria, and a pair of nude leather Christian Louboutin “Back2” slingbacks from the Fall 2012 collection.

Naomi Watts reveals sexy toe cleavage in nude Christian Louboutin pumpsNaomi Watts reveals sexy toe cleavage in nude Christian Louboutin pumps (Credit: Brian To / WENN)

2. Jennifer Lawrence: Valentino’s Vision in Nude

Jennifer Lawrence shows off her very high cheekbones at The Hollywood Reporter Nominees' NightJennifer Lawrence shows off her very high cheekbones at The Hollywood Reporter Nominees’ Night 2013 Celebrating The 85th Annual Academy Award Nominees at Spago on February 4, 2013, in Beverly Hills, California (Credit: Brian To / WENN)

The intelligent American actress opted for a knee-length nude embroidered dress from the Valentino Spring 2013 collection styled with nude Brian Atwood “Wagner” peep-toe pumps.

Jennifer Lawrence made her legs look longer in nude pumps styled with an embroidered Valentino dressJennifer Lawrence made her legs look longer in nude pumps styled with an embroidered Valentino dress (Credit: Brian To / WENN)

3. Amy Adams: Classic Chic in Casadei

Amy Adams in a sexy black dress at The Hollywood Reporter Nominees' NightAmy Adams in a sexy black dress at The Hollywood Reporter Nominees’ Night 2013 Celebrating The 85th Annual Academy Award Nominees at Spago on February 4, 2013, in Beverly Hills, California (Credit: Brian To / WENN)

The American Enchanted actress and singer wore a classic black lace dress featuring a satin bow at the waist.

Amy Adams shows off her drop earrings by AmrapaliAmy Adams shows off her drop earrings by Amrapali (Credit: Brian To / WENN)

She styled the sexy dress with drop earrings by Amrapali and a pair of Casadei peep-toe platform pumps.

Amy Adams styled her black lace dress with nude high heels that elongated her legsAmy Adams styled her black lace dress with nude high heels that elongated her legs (Credit: Brian To / WENN)

Not only making your legs look long and lean, can you see how nude shoes go with everything?

Amy Adams shows off her feet in nude Casadei shoesAmy Adams shows off her feet in nude Casadei shoes (Credit: Brian To / WENN)

4. Jessica Chastain: Givenchy Glamour Meets Louboutin

Jessica Chastain makes a funny face at The Hollywood Reporter Nominees' NightJessica Chastain makes a funny face at The Hollywood Reporter Nominees’ Night 2013 Celebrating The 85th Annual Academy Award Nominees at Spago on February 4, 2013, in Beverly Hills, California (Credit: Brian To / WENN)

The American actress turned heads in a textured sateen v-neck Givenchy Resort 2012 dress.

Jessica Chastain's signature red hair with 1940s-inspired wavesJessica Chastain’s signature red hair with 1940s-inspired waves (Credit: Brian To / WENN)

She styled the sleeveless number with a pair of cream patent leather “Pigalle” pumps from Christian Louboutin that you can find at Nordstrom and Mytheresa.

Jessica Chastain styled her black peplum cocktail dress with nude high heelsJessica Chastain styled her black peplum cocktail dress with nude high heels (Credit: Brian To / WENN)

Jessica’s nude shoes matched her skin tone, creating the illusion her legs keep going and going.

Jessica Chastain rocked nude Pigalle pumps from Christian LouboutinJessica Chastain rocked nude Pigalle pumps from Christian Louboutin (Credit: Brian To / WENN)