When it comes to masterclass styling for the petite frame, Melissa McCarthy consistently proves that bold colors and architectural footwear are a winning combination.
During a June 2022 press tour in New York City, the Academy Award nominee showcased two distinct ways to style high-end labels like Valentino with statement heels that lean into both classic elegance and playful maximalism.
Melissa McCarthy in White Valentino Poplin and Aquazzura “Yes Darling” Disco Mules
While visiting The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Watch What Happens Live, McCarthy demonstrated how to transition a wardrobe from a crisp, monochromatic base to a vibrant, archival-inspired rainbow aesthetic.
On June 7, 2022, Melissa McCarthy stepped out in New York City wearing a flowing white Valentino shirtdress cinched with a V-logo belt, elevating the monochrome look with vibrant blue Aquazzura “Yes Darling” satin mules featuring crystal disco-ball heels as she promoted her new shows on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (Credit: Janet Mayer / Startraksphoto)
Heading to the Jimmy Fallon show, the American actress sported a Valentino white poplin shirt dress that features long sleeves and an ankle-length pleated skirt.
She cinched it with a matching $990 white leather Valentino belt featuring a gold-tone V buckle. Showing that a white dress is indeed a perfect blank canvas, the American actress carried a rectangular top-handle clutch adorned with rainbow crystal stripes.
Melissa McCarthy wearing a white shirt dress with a V-logo leather belt from Valentino (Credit: Janet Mayer / Startraksphoto)
She then added gold jewelry to the look, including a pair of intricately embellished earrings and a $20,000 Misahara New York chain-link necklace with 3.5ct. diamonds, a matching bracelet, and several rings.
Her tresses were worn down and styled in loose waves, while her features were enhanced with false eyelashes, red lipstick, and blush.
Melissa McCarthy styles her tresses in loose waves and wears a pop of red lip color (Credit: Janet Mayer / Startraksphoto)
To complete her simple but chic ensemble, the 5’2” actress slipped into a pair of Aquazzura “Yes Darling” mules.
Melissa McCarthy adds more color to her look by showing off her feet in Aquazzura Yes Darling blue mules (Credit: Janet Mayer / Startraksphoto)
Crafted in Italy of blue satin, these mules feature crossover front straps with stiletto heels accented with a rhinestone-embellished disco ball-inspired base.
The Aquazzura Yes Darling is defined by the disco ball-looking detail on the stiletto heels
Melissa McCarthy’s Archival 1973 Valentino Rainbow Dress and Kurt Geiger “Pierra” Platforms
Later in the day, Melissa was spotted taping an episode for Watch What Happens Live.
In honor of Pride Month, the Spy actress donned a rainbow chevron maxi dress, cinched with a wide black leather VLogo belt to highlight her trimmed figure.
The archival Valentino number hails from the 1973 collection and features front buttons, a collar, and cuffed long sleeves.
Melissa McCarthy lit up New York City in an archival 1973 Valentino rainbow chevron dress, grounding the vibrant look with coordinating multicolored platform sandals that added height and playful retro glamour for her Watch What Happens Live appearance (Credit: Janet Mayer / Startraksphoto)
McCarthy wore the same beauty look and Misahara jewelry. As for her purse, she traded in her structured rainbow clutch for a small shoulder bag that’s also covered in rainbow crystals.
Rounding out her bright ensemble were a pair of Kurt Geiger London “Pierra” sandals in coordinating rainbow colors.
Melissa McCarthy pairs her rainbow dress with Misahara jewelry and Kurt Geiger rainbow sandals (Credit: Janet Mayer / Startraksphoto)
These sandals feature a technicolor array of straps with crystal-embellished buckles, square open toes, thick platforms, and 4.5-inch block heels.
The Kurt Geiger Pierra sandals feature metallic multicolored straps, platforms, and block heels
More Melissa McCarthy Shoe Moments to Explore
If you loved this bold-color-and-statement-heel press-tour moment, here are more Melissa McCarthy shoe and fashion features on Your Next Shoes to keep the inspiration going.
👠 Explore Melissa McCarthy’s Shoe & Fashion Moments on Your Next Shoes:
- 📏 Melissa McCarthy’s height & shoe-size profile — an evergreen hub for her proportions and signature footwear-forward style moments.
- ✨ Press tour polish: Aquazzura “Yes Darling” mules — a detailed look at her satin disco-heel mules paired with crisp Valentino tailoring.
- 🐆 Leopard-strap moment: Tabitha Simmons “Bailey” sandals — how she leaned into print with wraparound statement sandals on the red carpet.
- 💗 Pretty in pink: Sole Society pumps on the Ghostbusters circuit — playful color-block styling anchored by polished pumps.
- 👡 Affordable standout: ALDO “Cardross” sandals at a premiere — a budget-friendly heel pick that still reads red-carpet ready.