It’s been two decades since Carrie Underwood was catapulted into stardom after winning the fourth season of American Idol in 2005.
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She hasn’t stopped to take a breather since. The artist gave birth to her first child, Isaiah Michael Fisher, on February 27, 2015, and her second son, Jacob, in 2019.
Wearing Level 99 pants, Kasané Jewellery rings, a Cynthia Rybakoff necklace, and a Beck Jewels necklace, Carrie shares how she lost weight after her first pregnancy
Post-Pregnancy Weight Loss: Level 99 & Beck Jewels
For Shape magazine’s November 2015 issue, the vegan entertainer shows off her fantastic figure and shares how she returned to her pre-pregnancy weight.
After I had Isaiah, my goal was to take control of my body again. I was lucky: I gained only 30 pounds, which is the recommended amount, and I exercised throughout my pregnancy. I did have a C-section, which meant waiting six weeks before working out. Within 20 days, though, I was able to begin walking slowly on the treadmill and around my neighborhood. It felt so good to be active! Now we box and we hike trails, among other things. I like to continually mix up my routines to stay motivated.
Of course, getting a flat stomach doesn’t depend solely on exercise.
I’m vegan and I love bread, but recently, I started making dinner a breadless meal. I’ll have a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast, and I’ll make a sandwich on Ezekiel bread for lunch, but in the evening I’ll have protein and vegetables and no bread. When I wake up, my belly is flat!
The country singer got married and had a kid between all the concerts and album releases.
Carrie Underwood performs live on NBC’s Today Show in New York on October 23, 2015, dazzling in a sequined Alice + Olivia jacket and her signature voluminous blonde curls (Credit: RWong / Dan Jackman / PNP / WENN)
Practical Vegan Diet: Women’s Health Cover Story
After being inspired by a friend and because she’s lactose-intolerant, Carrie became a vegan. In the November 2013 cover issue of Women’s Health, she described herself as a “practical vegan.”
“I am a vegan but I consider myself to be a practical vegan,” she stated. “If I order something on a menu and it has a sprinkling of cheese on top I’m not going to send it back.”
“I’ve been vegetarian — no fish no chicken no meat vegetarian — for about a decade now,” she explained about her mainly but not fully vegan diet.
The vegan thing is something I try to do my best on because it’s a cheesy world out there. We recently went to Italy and they put cheese in, on and around everything. So I kind of had to be vegetarian when I was on vacation, and now that I’ve been back home I’ve been getting back into my vegan lifestyle.
Carrie Underwood performs in a pair of black jeans and a sequined jacket from Alice + Olivia
“But I’m vegan at home,” Underwood emphasized. “It’s when I go other places that it can be a challenge especially when you don’t exactly know what you’re ordering. It doesn’t say that there’s cheese on the menu. But like I said I’m practical vegan.”
Today Show Performance: Gianvito Rossi Pumps & Alice + Olivia Jacket
In October 2015, Carrie stopped by the Today Show to perform her hit singles “Before He Cheats” from her debut album and “Smoke Break” from her latest release.
Carrie showed off her eight-month-post-baby body in tight black jeans and an embellished top, which she wore underneath a fully sequined jacket by Alice + Olivia.
Carrie Underwood shows off her size 7 feet in silver Gianvito Rossi pumps
The country star wore her glittery ensemble with silver collared pumps from Gianvito Rossi, subtly boosting her petite 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm) frame.
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Carrie Underwood greets fans in a sequined Alice + Olivia jacket, black skinny jeans, and silver Gianvito Rossi pumps that accentuate her petite 5’3″ (160 cm) frame
Carrie also played the fishbowl game with the show hosts.
Carrie Underwood wears her long blonde hair down as she performs on the Today show
When confronted with the question “Would you rather be a kid again, or be a boy?” she told viewers that she would rather be a kid.
She was also asked whether she preferred having no cellphone or no internet. Find out which one she picked below:
Carrie Underwood plays games with the hosts of the Today show
Carrie’s collared Gianvito Rossi pumps are no longer available in silver, but check out the velvet version in various shades at Farfetch and Nordstrom.
Stepping Out in Style: Carrie Underwood’s Heels
Carrie Underwood consistently elevates her red carpet and stage looks with standout heels. Here’s a curated look at some of her most fashionable footwear moments from Your Next Shoes:
Height Hack: Metallic Platform Heels at Songwriter Hall of Fame
- Event: 2024 Songwriter Hall of Fame Gala
- Heels: Futuristic metallic platform sandals—tall stiletto heels and reflective platforms added glamour to her chrome-inspired Rafik Zaki ensemble.
- Read more: Carrie Underwood’s metallic platform heel moment
Grammy Glam: Giuseppe Zanotti Slingbacks
- Event: 2016 Grammy Awards
- Heels: Sleek black Giuseppe Zanotti slingbacks paired with a thigh-high-slit gown by Nicolas Jebran.
- Discover more: Underwood’s take on Grammy glam with Zanotti
Today Show Sparkle: Rock & Republic ‘Ginny’ Booties
- Event: NBC Today Show Performance (2010)
- Footwear: Rock & Republic “Ginny” crystal-mesh booties that formed the star’s show-stopping footwear moment.
- See the look: Captivating Today Show crystal booties
Good Girl Video: Pink Kitten Heels
- Event: “Good Girl” Music Video (2012)
- Style: Playful pink heels styled with a high‑low floral Elizabeth & James dress.
- Watch it: Carrie’s sweet yet sexy music-video heel look
From platform sandals to crystal booties and slingbacks, Carrie’s footwear game shows how heels can both accentuate her style and elevate her stage presence.