How Rashida Jones Uses Heels to Elevate Her 5ft 2in Frame in Style

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Rashida Jones, the American actress, writer, producer, and director, is 5 feet 2 ¼ inches (158.1 cm) tall and wears a shoe size 8 (US).

Rashida Jones poses with her parents, the late actress Peggy Lipton and music legend Quincy JonesRashida Jones poses with her parents, the late actress Peggy Lipton and music legend Quincy Jones (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

Her height is slightly below the average for adult American females, which is approximately 5 feet 4 inches (162.6 cm). Rashida Jones often opts for heels to elongate her petite frame.

On Your Next Shoes, she’s been spotted in brands like Monique Lhuillier, Kurt Geiger, Alexander Wang, Jimmy Choo, Proenza Schouler, Prada, and Rupert Sanderson.

Rashida Jones shows off her glossy pink pedicure in nude patent sandalsRashida Jones shows off her glossy pink pedicure in nude patent sandals (Credit: S Bukley / Shutterstock)

Rashida Jones flaunts her red pedicure in sleek black ankle-strap heelsRashida Jones flaunts her red pedicure in sleek black ankle-strap heels (Credit: S Bukley / Shutterstock)

In January 2013, Rashida Jones attended the Film Independent Spirit Awards, where her choice of shoes attracted more attention than she may have anticipated. While her ensemble was on point, her shoes caused a stir on social media, with many commenting on her toe overhang.

Rashida Jones experienced a slight toe overhang in her strappy metallic sandals at the 2013 Independent Spirit BrunchRashida Jones experienced a slight toe overhang in her strappy metallic sandals at the 2013 Independent Spirit Brunch

As you can see, her toes were falling out, and the comments made on Facebook in this regard were not always of the kind sort:

“Can’t tell if I like the shoes cause all I see are hanging toes”

“ewwww her pinky toe is sticking out!!!!”

“The shoes would be nice if I wasn’t to[o] distracted by her toe scraping the concrete!”

“All the money “stars” make and they can’t purchase shoes that fit!”

“They look like they’re making her cry; look at her toes falling out and bent on her right foot.”

“Someone needs to shoot her in the pinky toe for even trying to get those shoes on!-(“

Despite the reactions to her 2013 shoes, Rashida has consistently wowed with her shoe choices over the years, proving her versatility. Let’s take a look at some of her most memorable shoe moments from past red carpet events.

1. Rashida Jones in Casadei Pumps

The American actress, comic book author, film producer, singer, and screenwriter styled her grey suede Casadei pumps with a Stella McCartney Spring 2012 dress.

Rashida Jones stuns in a color-blocked skirt paired with grey suede Casadei pumps at the Our Idiot Brother Los Angeles premiereRashida Jones stuns in a color-blocked skirt paired with grey suede Casadei pumps at the Our Idiot Brother Los Angeles premiere in Hollywood on August 16, 2011 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN / Adriana M. Barraza / Nikki Nelson / Apega)

Rashida Jones elevates her look with chic grey suede Casadei platform pumpsRashida Jones elevates her look with chic grey suede Casadei platform pumps

2. Rashida Jones in Floral Booties

Rashida Jones looks effortlessly chic in a white collared dress cinched with a black belt and paired with strappy black heels at the NBC Universal Press TourRashida Jones looks effortlessly chic in a white collared dress cinched with a black belt and paired with strappy black heels at the NBC Universal Press Tour in Los Angeles on August 1, 2011 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN / Adriana M. Barraza / Nikki Nelson / Apega)

Rashida Jones shows off a soft pink pedicure while rocking edgy black lace-up gladiator heels with vibrant graffiti-patterned platformsRashida Jones shows off a soft pink pedicure while rocking edgy black lace-up gladiator heels with vibrant graffiti-patterned platforms

3. Rashida Jones in Jimmy Choo

This time, she styled her Jimmy Choo heels with a Stella McCartney Spring 2011 botanical print cotton top.

Rashida Jones dazzles in a floral-print Stella McCartney top paired with a black skirt and strappy black heels, completing the look with bold red lips and matching nails at the Palm Springs International Film FestivalRashida Jones dazzles in a floral-print Stella McCartney top paired with a black skirt and strappy black heels, completing the look with bold red lips and matching nails at the Palm Springs International Film Festival on January 8, 2011 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN / Adriana M. Barraza / Nikki Nelson / Apega)

Rashida Jones completes her red carpet look with strappy black heels, showing off her bold red pedicureRashida Jones completes her red carpet look with strappy black heels, showing off her bold red pedicure

4. Rashida Jones in Giuseppe Zanotti

Rashida Jones exudes sophistication in a black-and-white animal print dress paired with a structured black blazer and strappy black heels, adding an edgy flair at the Trevor Live eventRashida Jones exudes sophistication in a black-and-white animal print dress paired with a structured black blazer and strappy black heels, adding an edgy flair at the Trevor Live event at The Hollywood Palladium on December 5, 2010 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN / Adriana M. Barraza / Nikki Nelson / Apega)

Rashida Jones completes her bold look with black strappy heels, perfectly showcasing her deep red pedicureRashida Jones completes her bold look with black strappy heels, perfectly showcasing her deep red pedicure

5. Rashida Jones in LD Tuttle Fringe Sandals

Rashida Jones brings a chic edge to the BlackBerry Torch launch event, pairing a statement necklace with a casual tee, black blazer, and fringed heelsRashida Jones brings a chic edge to the BlackBerry Torch launch event, pairing a statement necklace with a casual tee, black blazer, and fringed heels on August 11, 2010 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN / Adriana M. Barraza / Nikki Nelson / Apega)

Rashida Jones adds a bold touch to her look with black fringed sandals paired with a striking red pedicureRashida Jones adds a bold touch to her look with black fringed sandals paired with a striking red pedicure

6. Rashida Jones in Absolutely Stunning Shoes

She styled the glittering shoes with an outfit from the Thakoon Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear Collection.

Rashida Jones turns heads in a bold patterned dress paired with studded heels and minimal accessories, showcasing her effortless style at The Social Network Los Angeles premiereRashida Jones turns heads in a boldly patterned dress paired with studded heels and minimal accessories, showcasing her effortless style at The Social Network Los Angeles premiere on May 25, 2010 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN / Adriana M. Barraza / Nikki Nelson / Apega)

Rashida Jones dazzles in embellished black mesh heels, perfectly complementing her deep red pedicureRashida Jones dazzles in embellished black mesh heels, perfectly complementing her deep red pedicure

In October 2016, Rashida Jones showed off another fabulous pair of heels at the grand opening of the West Coast flagship store of luxury vintage retailer What Goes Around Comes Around in Beverly Hills.

Rashida Jones Wows in a Vintage Saint Laurent Dress and Black Platform Sandals

Rashida Jones opted for a floaty floral-printed dress, bringing some fresh, summery vibes to the red carpetRashida Jones opted for a floaty floral-printed dress, bringing some fresh, summery vibes to the red carpet (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

At 40, Rashida Jones opted for a floaty floral-printed dress, bringing fresh, summery vibes to the red carpet. The vintage Saint Laurent number featured three-quarter sleeves and a midi-length hemline that balanced out the cleavage-baring neckline.

Rashida Jones added some bling to the look by wearing a selection of gold jewelry by Chanel at What Goes Around Comes Around Beverly Hills opening eventRashida Jones added some bling to the look by wearing a selection of gold jewelry by Chanel at What Goes Around Comes Around Beverly Hills opening event on October 13, 2016 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

The “Parks & Recreation” star added bling to the look by wearing Chanel gold jewelry. She picked a chain bracelet and a pendant necklace that drew further attention to her décolletage.

Rashida Jones picked a pendant necklace that drew further attention to her décolletageRashida Jones picked a pendant necklace that drew further attention to her décolletage (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

The actress finished her look with a wavy bob, dark mascara, and a slick of red lipstick and carried a Chanel purse in one hand.

Rashida Jones's vintage Saint Laurent dress features three-quarter sleeves and a midi-length hemline that balances out the cleavage-baring necklineRashida Jones’s vintage Saint Laurent dress features three-quarter sleeves and a midi-length hemline that balances out the cleavage-baring neckline (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

Rashida elevated her look with black suede sandals.

Rashida Jones added a few inches to her petite frame with a pair of black suede sandalsRashida Jones added a few inches to her petite frame with a pair of black suede sandals (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

These sandals have Velcro ankle-wrap straps, peep toes, about 1.5-inch platforms, and five-inch thick heels.

Rashida Jones shows off her feet in wedge sandals featuring Velcro ankle-wrap straps, peep toes, about 1.5-inch platforms, and five-inch thick heelsRashida Jones shows off her feet in wedge sandals featuring Velcro ankle-wrap straps, peep toes, about 1.5-inch platforms, and five-inch thick heels (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)