Amanda Seyfried’s Power Dressing: Aqua Oscar de la Renta & Platform Sandals

On May 5, 2022, Amanda Seyfried arrived at The Glasshouse in New York City for the Variety Power of Women event, delivering a powerful message that balanced high-fashion elegance with urgent social advocacy.

While the American actress used her platform to champion the charity INARA, her presence also marked a significant cultural moment.

Amanda Seyfried arrives at The Glasshouse for Variety’s Power of Women event on May 5, 2022, wearing a sleek aqua Oscar de la Renta two-piece whose wide-leg trousers skim the pavement and subtly conceal her platform sandals as she moves (Credit: John Eddy / INSTARimages)

Speaking shortly after the leak of the Supreme Court’s draft decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Seyfried transitioned from the red carpet to the podium to advocate for reproductive rights.

Her monochromatic ensemble—specifically her choice of practical yet elevated platform footwear—reflected a modern take on “power dressing” for a high-stakes evening.

Amanda Seyfried shares thoughts on The Supreme Court’s draft decision to overturn Roe v. Wade (Credit: JOHN NACION / startraksphoto)

Paying tribute to the International Network for Aid, Relief and Assistance, the iconic actress said, “This evening, we are gathered to recognize the Power of Women, and I can think of few women more powerful in vision and spirit than my friend, CNN senior international correspondent and the founder of INARA, Arwa Damon, who is sitting right there with us tonight.”

“It is her passion, her dedication, her fearlessness that has inspired me and inspired so many people.”

She then shared the story of how INARA helped a Syrian girl named Mia, whose bones were shattered when she and her mom fled their neighborhood during an attack.

“INARA has provided the surgeries and the physical therapy that will allow Mia to fully recover and ease the heart of her mother, her extraordinary mother,” Seyfried added.

Amanda Seyfried honors the International Network for Aid, Relief and Assistance at the event (Credit: Janet Mayer / Startraksphoto)

For the occasion, the Mamma Mia star opted for a monochromatic aqua look, wearing a two-piece set from Oscar de la Renta.

Curated by her stylist Elizabeth Stewart, Amanda’s outfit included a fitted ribbed crop top with a high neckline and a pair of high-waist wide-leg pants in the same blue tone.

The Dropout star accessorized with a diamond ring, a black leather Jaeger-LeCoultre watch, and black platform sandals.

Her makeup artist, Brigitte Reiss-Andersen, then added bronze color to her lids and painted her lips vibrant pink. Meanwhile, her hairstylist, DJ Quintero, simply styled Amanda’s hair into beachy waves that flowed over her shoulders.

Amanda Seyfried stands out in an aqua blue two-piece ensemble from Oscar de la Renta (Credit: John Nacion / startraksphoto)

She was introduced by comedian Sarah Silverman prior to her speech. Silverman began her remarks by addressing the Roe v. Wade issue by saying, “What a week for women it’s been! F*ck!” before calling Amanda to the stage.

The comedienne leaned into her wild side in a form-fitting leopard-print dress paired with chunky black combat boots—a grounded, assertive styling choice that accentuated her 5ft 6in (167.6 cm) frame, making her appear noticeably taller beside the 5ft 2½in (158.8 cm) Amanda Seyfried.

Sarah Silverman amps up the high-low effect in a curve-hugging leopard-print dress and chunky black combat boots, a styling choice that gives her a noticeably taller, more commanding presence beside Amanda Seyfried (Credit: John Nacion / startraksphoto)

Amanda Seyfried’s Shoe Choices: Where Purpose Meets Polished Power Dressing

Whether she’s stepping onto the red carpet or the stage, Amanda Seyfried consistently uses footwear to ground her look with confidence and intent.

From statement platforms that balance flowing silhouettes to sculptural heels that sharpen minimalist tailoring, her shoe choices have become a quiet but powerful part of her fashion identity.

Below, explore more standout moments in which Seyfried’s footwear elevates both her style and presence at premieres, press appearances, and major fashion events.