At the 2014 BET Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on June 29, 2014, Paris Hilton leaned into the era’s body-conscious eveningwear trend with a white sequined Michael Costello gown and towering nude Christian Louboutin pumps.
Paris Hilton shines in a glamorous white cut-out gown, paired with sparkling hoop earrings at the 2014 BET Awards at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on June 29, 2014 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
The fitted gown featured dramatic cutouts across the bodice and waist, while the neutral patent pumps helped balance the heavily embellished look without competing with the dress.
Chris Rock even referenced the outfit during the broadcast, joking that Hilton was “getting your Kardashian on tonight.”
Paris Hilton paired a sharply cut white Michael Costello sequined gown with nude Christian Louboutin “Bianca” platform pumps
More than a decade later, the styling still feels closely tied to Paris Hilton’s signature red-carpet formula from the early 2010s: body-hugging silhouettes, high slits, sparkling finishes, and sky-high platform pumps designed to elongate her frame.
Paris Hilton’s dramatic teardrop cutout gown highlighted the body-conscious red-carpet silhouettes that dominated early-2010s evening fashion
While the Michael Costello gown did most of the visual heavy lifting, Hilton’s footwear choice grounded the outfit in one of the defining shoe trends of the time: concealed-platform pumps with sharply pointed toes and glossy patent finishes.
Paris Hilton’s shoes have been identified as the patent leather Christian Louboutin “Bianca” pumps, which Hilary Duff previously styled with a chic printed blouse and dark, cropped skinny jeans.
Christian Louboutin “Bianca” Pumps, $845
Earlier that same month, Hilton took a more relaxed approach to dressing while out in Los Angeles, swapping sequins and dramatic cutouts for a fitted striped day dress and classic black pumps.
Paris Hilton styled a striped body-con dress with black Alaïa pumps, a quilted Chanel shoulder bag, and retro-inspired white sunglasses while out in Los Angeles on June 7, 2014
The striped body-con dress highlighted a more understated side of Hilton’s everyday style, relying on clean lines and a close fit rather than heavy embellishment.
Carrying her Chihuahua in one arm, Paris Hilton balanced sleek monochrome stripes with classic black pointed-toe pumps for a polished daytime look
She paired the dress with black Alaïa stiletto pumps, a quilted Chanel 2.55 shoulder bag, and oversized white-rimmed sunglasses — a combination that felt polished without looking overly styled.
Paris Hilton’s fitted striped dress showcased the clean, streamlined silhouette that defined much of her off-duty style in the early 2010s
Paris Hilton’s Signature Shoe Style Still Reflects the Early-2010s Red Carpet Era
Whether she was stepping onto the BET Awards red carpet in towering Christian Louboutin platforms or heading out in Los Angeles in sleek black Alaïa pumps, Paris Hilton consistently leaned into sharply feminine silhouettes and leg-lengthening footwear throughout the early 2010s.
Her style from this period mixed high-shine glamour with fitted, body-conscious tailoring, often anchored by pointed-toe pumps and sky-high heels that became defining staples of the era.
👠 Explore Paris Hilton’s Shoe & Fashion Moments:
- 💎 Paris Hilton’s nude Christian Louboutin “Bianca” pumps added height and polish to her plunging blush gown at the Angel Ball.
- 📸 Her Charlotte Olympia “Paparazzi” pumps turned fame itself into a footwear statement with camera-inspired platforms and crystal detail.
- 🎨 Paris and Nicky Hilton’s coordinated Valentino looks showed how classic black pumps can ground bold color blocking at Paris Fashion Week.
- 🔐 Paris Hilton’s sleek Tom Ford patent pumps gave her striped Elie Madi gown a cleaner finish without the label’s signature padlock straps.
- ✨ Her black suede Charlotte Olympia Paparazzi Strass platforms brought crystal sparkle and dramatic height to a red mini dress.
- 🤍 Paris Hilton’s white Amina Muaddi Ursina pumps sharpened her satin Stella McCartney look at Paris Fashion Week.