Natalie Portman arrived at Jimmy Kimmel Live! studios in Los Angeles on January 11, 2024, wearing an ensemble that balanced classic tailoring with contemporary sheer details.
Amid public interest regarding her personal life, the actress opted for a monochrome aesthetic that leaned into the “exposed lingerie” trend of the early 2020s.
Natalie Portman steps out in Los Angeles on January 11, 2024, in a sculpted little black dress, pairing delicate ankle-strap stiletto sandals with a red pedicure for a sharp, minimalist finish (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages)
Her look centered on a strapless, knee-length black dress featuring a structured bodice. A sheer lace bra was visible just above the neckline, adding a layered texture to the otherwise minimalist silhouette. Portman maintained the dark palette with her choice of footwear: black satin sandals featuring a slim ankle strap and a high stiletto heel.
The open-toe design of the heels allowed for a sharp contrast, pairing the black footwear with a classic red pedicure—a color choice mirrored in her short, manicured fingernails. To keep the focus on the neckline and the intricate construction of the dress, she wore her hair in a sleek, center-parted style that fell behind her shoulders.
Her makeup featured soft, complementary hues, including a peach-toned blush and a lip stain that provided moisturizing allure.
Natalie Portman turns heads with her striking black ensemble, featuring a transparent bra under a strapless bodice (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages)
Even her manicured nails were kept short and adorned with a shiny red tint, matching her pedicured feet and showcasing the attention to detail synonymous with her impeccable style.
From understated studio polish to full red-carpet scale, Portman carried that same controlled elegance into awards season, refining her palette and proportions for a more dramatic Dior Couture moment.
Solo Yet Stunning in a Floral Dior Ball Gown at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards
At the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards, Natalie Portman, a previous winner of Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for Closer in 2005 and Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture for Black Swan in 2011, marked her fifth nomination.
During this prestigious ceremony, she earned a nomination for Best Actress in the Musical/Comedy category for her portrayal of Elizabeth Berry in the critically acclaimed film May December, which was also nominated for Best Picture. However, the award ultimately went to Emma Stone for her outstanding performance in Poor Things.
Adding to her presence at the awards, the Star Wars actress was honored to present the Best Animated Feature award alongside Florence Pugh. The Boy and the Heron claimed the prize.
Natalie Portman arrives at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards in a hand-beaded floral Dior Couture ball gown, finishing the look with barely visible Jimmy Choo sandals that add subtle height beneath the sweeping, floor-length silhouette on January 7, 2024, in Beverly Hills, California (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
Despite not taking home the coveted statue, Natalie Portman won hearts on the red carpet with her radiant presence, stealing the show with a breathtaking Christian Dior creation.
As a long-time ambassador for the French luxury fashion house, she sported a deceptively simple Dior Couture ball gown adorned with an Impressionist landscape of micro-flowers and vermicelli, crafted by the Chanakya School of Craft in Mumbai.
Portman revealed to WWD at the show, “My dress was hand-beaded and took hundreds of hours of work, so I’m really lucky to get to wear this—it’s like a garden on a dress.”
At the Golden Globes, Natalie Portman complements her stunning Dior gown with elegant De Beers Lea diamond drop earrings and a chic, sleek ponytail, while her makeup features a bronze smoky eye, rosy cheeks, and peach lips, crafted by Dior Beauty (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
The empire waist and square neckline added sophistication to the gown, complemented by a floor-skimming hem concealing her feet. A pair of Jimmy Choo sandals provided the perfect elevation.
Accessorized with diamond drop De Beers Lea earrings, Portman let her dress shine, opting for a simple, slicked-back, long-and-low ponytail.
Her glam included a bronze smoky eye, rosy cheeks, and a peach lip, courtesy of Dior Beauty and perfected by makeup artist Lisa Storey.
From Minimalist Sandals to Dior Couture: A Consistent Approach to Modern Red-Carpet Dressing
From the clean lines of her black satin sandals in Los Angeles to the couture volume of her Golden Globes gown, Natalie Portman’s recent appearances highlight a consistent styling philosophy—precise, restrained, and always anchored by thoughtful footwear choices. Whether stepping onto a studio set or a major red carpet, she keeps the focus on proportion, texture, and finish, using shoes to quietly complete the look rather than compete with it. That balance is what makes her fashion moments feel enduring rather than trend-driven.
👠 Explore Natalie Portman’s Best Shoe & Fashion Moments:
- 📏 Standing at 5’2½” (158.8 cm) and wearing a US shoe size 6.5, Natalie Portman often relies on refined Dior, Jimmy Choo, and Stuart Weitzman heels to add quiet height without disrupting her polished proportions.
- 🎬 Her Good Sex set wardrobe turned polished Oxfords, sleek Mary Janes, and sculptural Proenza Schouler loafers into a smart, menswear-inspired shoe rotation.
- 🖤 Her Lady in the Lake premiere look paired a black Dior mini dress with Jimmy Choo Minny sandals, keeping the monochrome styling sharp from neckline to toe.
- 🌹 Her rose-red Balmain moment at the 2024 Spirit Awards matched a sculptural rosette miniskirt suit with satin Jimmy Choo Minny sandals for a fully tonal red-carpet finish.
- 🎨 At The Gallerist Sundance premiere, Portman kept her Dior coat and black pumps understated, letting quiet tailoring and neutral tones define the look.
- 🩰 Her Black Swan premiere style remains a balletcore reference point, pairing Dior elegance with the film’s darker, more disciplined fashion mood.