Meghan Trainor’s Red-Carpet Style: From Towering Giuseppe Zanotti Platforms to Sleek Designer Heels

Meghan Trainor’s red-carpet style in this piece moves across three different fashion moments: an ivory Badgley Mischka Couture gown with height-boosting pointed-toe heels in 2019, a sparkling Michael Costello gown with metallic Giuseppe Zanotti platforms at the 2016 Grammys, and a Balmain mini dress with gold Saint Laurent pumps at the 2016 People’s Choice Awards.

Together, the looks show how Trainor uses shoes to shift the tone of an outfit—elongating a formal gown, adding drama to a major awards-night silhouette, or making a short embellished dress feel even more leg-focused.

Meghan Trainor’s Ivory Badgley Mischka Gown and Pointed-Toe Heels at the Star Wars Premiere

After appearing on James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke in January 2020, Meghan Trainor shared the story of how she met her husband, actor Daryl Sabara.

The couple was introduced through Chloë Grace Moretz and Brooklyn Beckham during a group bowling date, where Sabara eventually won Trainor over by singing Elton John’s “Your Song.”

Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara shared a kiss on the blue carpet as the singer showed off the crystal-embellished cuffs of her flowing Badgley Mischka Couture gown at the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker premiere in London

Trainor later said she knew early on that Sabara was “the one,” especially after he joined her on tour and the two quickly became inseparable. They got engaged in December 2017 and married exactly one year later on Trainor’s 25th birthday.

Standing at 5-foot-4¼ (163.2 cm), Meghan Trainor nearly matched Daryl Sabara’s height on the red carpet thanks to her sleek pointed-toe heels and voluminous updo, a styling combination that subtly elongated her silhouette while complementing the clean lines of her ivory gown.

Meghan Trainor paired an elegant ivory Badgley Mischka Couture gown with matching pointed-toe heels as she posed alongside husband Daryl Sabara at the European premiere of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker at Cineworld Leicester Square in London on December 18, 2019 (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN / Avalon)

While Trainor’s 2019 premiere look leaned polished and romantic, her red-carpet style during her breakout 2016 awards season was noticeably bolder. Just a few years earlier, she embraced dramatic sparkle and towering metallic platforms at the Grammy Awards.

Meghan Trainor’s Michael Costello Grammys Gown and Giuseppe Zanotti Platform Sandals

Meghan’s work has been recognized with several awards and nominations. In February 2016, she received the prestigious Best New Artist award at the 58th Grammy Awards.

Meghan Trainor takes home Best New Artist Award at the 2016 Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 15, 2016

The singer/songwriter was in tears as soon as her name was called. She took to the stage to pick up her trophy and got emotional as she delivered her speech, thanking Epic Records’ L.A. Reid, her manager Troy Carter of Atom Factory, choreographer Charm La’Donna, and, of course, her parents.

Meghan looked like a real winner as she dazzled in a sparkling black gown by her go-to designer, Michael Costello.

Meghan Trainor sparkled in a long dress by Michael Costello with big shoulder pads

The flattering ‘80s-style gown featured shoulder pads, long sleeves, a cleavage-baring V-neckline, and a split that showed just enough leg to offer a sexy, feminine edge.

Meghan Trainor at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 15, 2016

Meghan styled the already shimmering look with minimal accessories, including a pair of earrings, a couple of Anne Sisteron rings, and showed off her feet in metallic heels.

Meghan Trainor’s sexy red lips and wavy auburn red hair

She wore her newly auburn locks in gorgeous waves and topped off her look with a slick of red lipstick.

Meghan Trainor paired her sparkling custom Michael Costello gown with mirrored Giuseppe Zanotti platform sandals while posing backstage with her Best New Artist trophy at the 2016 Grammy Awards

Meghan slipped into a pair of d’Orsay-style Giuseppe Zanotti “Lavinia” sandals.

Meghan Trainor elevated her sparkling Michael Costello gown with mirrored Giuseppe Zanotti platform sandals featuring metallic gold heels and bold peep-toe detailing

Her shoes are crafted from mirrored metallic silver leather and feature adjustable halter ankle straps, peep toes, 1.5-inch platforms, and about 5.5-inch thick heels in contrasting gold leather.

Giuseppe Zanotti’s Lavinia sandal has a towering 125mm block heel that’s supported by a platform and buckle-fastening ankle strap

A block heel and thick platform add modern drama to an ankle-strap sandal presented in molten metallic calfskin leather

Giuseppe Zanotti’s bronze mirrored-leather platform sandals will transform any outfit instantly

A month before her Grammy win, Trainor was already experimenting with embellished silhouettes and statement footwear on the red carpet. At the 2016 People’s Choice Awards, she paired a shimmering Balmain mini dress with metallic Saint Laurent pumps for one of her most leg-focused looks of the era.

Meghan Trainor’s Balmain Mini Dress and Gold Saint Laurent Janis Pumps at the People’s Choice Awards

In January 2016, the pop star won the Favorite Album award for her chart-topping debut studio album, “Title,” at the 42nd People’s Choice Awards at the Microsoft Theatre L.A. Live.

Meghan Trainor wears her blonde hair back at the 2016 People’s Choice Awards held January 6, 2016, at the Microsoft Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles (Credit: FayesVision / Brian To / Adriana M. Barraza / WENN / Sheri Determan)

Aside from winning the award, the singer was also one of the best-dressed celebs at the event.

Meghan Trainor shows off her dramatic mascara at the People’s Choice Awards

Meghan wowed in a shimmering black-and-gold mini dress by Balmain. The embellished velvet dress features long sleeves to balance the thigh-grazing hemline and cleavage-baring V-neckline with the wrap-effect front.

Meghan Trainor shows off her legs in a black Balmain mini dress that is embellished with shimmering gold crystal stripes

The “Dear Future Husband” singer polished off her radiant look by pairing the figure-flattering dress with gold accessories, including earrings, rings, a Halston Heritage gold box clutch, and a pair of gold Saint Laurent pumps.

Meghan Trainor carries a Halston Heritage box clutch on the red carpet

Meghan’s half-up, half-down curls and soft, feminine makeup completed her look.

Meghan Trainor completed her Balmain mini dress with metallic gold Saint Laurent “Janis” platform pumps featuring sharp pointed toes, geometric cutouts, and embossed lizard-textured leather

The blonde bombshell highlighted her legs further with a pair of Saint Laurent “Janis” pumps in metallic lizard-embossed leather. They feature cutouts, pointed toes, 1-inch platforms, and 4-inch heels.

Saint Laurent “Janis” Cutout Metallic Lizard-Embossed Leather Platform Pumps, $895

Meghan Trainor’s Red-Carpet Style Has Always Started With the Shoes

From metallic platform sandals and gold pumps to sleek pointed-toe heels, Meghan Trainor’s red-carpet wardrobe has consistently relied on statement footwear to shape the mood of each look. Whether leaning into Old Hollywood glamour, playful sparkle, or polished modern tailoring, her shoe choices often bring balance, height, and personality to her outfits without overpowering them.

Over the years, the singer has embraced everything from towering Giuseppe Zanotti platforms to glittering Gucci pumps, proving her style evolution has remained closely tied to bold, feminine footwear.