Hollywood’s America’s Got Talent red carpet has always been a place where personality meets performance, and during the Season 12 semi-finals, Mel B proved once again why she remains one of the show’s most reliably unpredictable fashion moments.
Mel B debuts fiery orange hair styled in a dramatic, feather-accented mohawk for the AGT semi-finals red carpet
The then-42-year-old multi-hyphenate—singer, TV host, actress, dancer, author, and forever a Spice Girl—arrived in a sheer, ultra-mini dress that pushed the night’s glamour into bolder, more theatrical territory.
The plunging neckline alone guaranteed attention, but it was her vivid orange hair—woven with whimsical feathers—that transformed the look into something unmistakably Mel B: dramatic, playful, and entirely unapologetic.
A side view reveals the intricate cluster of burnt-orange feathers woven into Mel B’s vibrant updo
Mel B pairs her bold feathered hairstyle with a sheer, embellished minidress featuring tiger-striped detailing and a jeweled neckline
Mel B’s hands sparkle with layered diamond rings that complement the orange and black embellishments on her dress
Mel B’s Lace-Sock-and-Pump Combo Adds a Playful Edge to Her Sheer Mini
Grounding the look, she styled the dress with sparkling diamond rings, delicate lace socks, and classic black pumps.
Mel B completes her look with black lace socks worn over pointed stiletto pumps for a playful, textural twist
More Socks-and-Heels Inspiration
Socks-and-heels is a fashion trend in which socks are worn with heeled shoes, blending comfort with style; depending on the fabric, it can read elegant with sheer or metallic socks and stilettos, or feel more streetwear-leaning with colorful socks and chunkier heels.
It’s also surprisingly practical, adding warmth, preventing blisters, and giving familiar footwear a fresh twist.
👠 Explore Socks-and-Heels Styling on Your Next Shoes:
- 🧦 5 Chic Ways to Wear Socks With Sandals This Summer — an early editorial exploring how to style socks with heels and sandals.
- ✨ Stylish Open-Toe Shoe and Peep-Toe Heel Ideas for Every Outfit — includes guidance on pairing lace socks with open-toe heels for a modern twist.
- 👢 Sock Boots: Comfortable and Stylish Slip-On Footwear — a feature offering inspiration for sock-style footwear that complements pumps and stilettos.
This quirky, high-low mix blended red carpet sensuality with a dash of punkish individuality. Even among a lineup of AGT hosts and contestants stepping out to celebrate the semi-finals, Mel’s ensemble delivered the night’s most talked-about statement.
From the back, Mel B’s dress showcases sheer paneling and mosaic-like embellishments as she chats with a red carpet host
Posing on the AGT red carpet, Mel B highlights her fearless style in a sheer, body-hugging dress with vivid feather accents at NBC’s ‘America’s Got Talent’ Season 12 Live Show in Hollywood on September 6, 2017 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
Explore More of Mel B’s Signature Style
As her look demonstrates, Mel B has always embraced bold, high-impact footwear choices that reflect her fearless approach to fashion. Below, explore more of her most memorable shoe and style moments.
👠 Explore Mel B’s Best Shoe & Style Moments on Your Next Shoes:
- 📏 Mel B’s Height, Shoe Size & Favorite Designer Heels — a dedicated profile charting how Scary Spice uses sky-high Louboutins, Zanottis, and Tom Ford stilettos to elevate her 5’4½” frame.
- 🔥 Fierce in Red Leather at the AGT Season 20 Semi-Finals — Mel B commands the black carpet in a futuristic red leather mini dress and matching thigh-high stiletto boots.
- 💍 Mel B’s Bridal Style in Sleek White Stiletto Pumps — inside her pearl-adorned Josephine Scott wedding gown and the classic pumps that grounded the romantic look.
- ⚡ Tom Ford Padlock Heels at the PRISM Awards — Mel B flashes toned legs and metallic silver sandals with gold padlock-and-key ankle straps and towering stilettos.
- ✨ Daring White Celia Kritharioti Gown & Tom Ford Sandals — a racy one-shoulder dress with a sky-high slit styled with sleek statement heels.
- 💥 Christian Louboutin ‘So Kate’ Pumps During Her On-Air Scuffle — Mel B storms off AGT in a fully beaded dress and razor-sharp So Kate stilettos that steal the fashion spotlight.