Standing 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 m) tall and wearing a U.S. shoe size 7, Solange Knowles has long stepped out from her sister Beyoncé’s shadow—quite literally—in her own fearless, fashion-forward way.
While Queen Bey often dominates red-carpet headlines, Solange has quietly built a cult following for her art-driven approach to style—mixing bold color, architectural silhouettes, and statement heels that feel more gallery than glam squad.
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Over the years, Your Next Shoes has featured Beyoncé’s most dazzling footwear moments—but it’s Solange’s unpredictable choices that continue to intrigue fashion insiders.
Below, we revisit five unforgettable Solange shoe moments from the early 2010s that prove she’s every bit as stylish as her superstar sister—just with a more avant-garde twist. For more recent fashion highlights, see how she styled an oversized navy blue suit with a Simone Rocha bag for the New York City Ballet’s 2022 Fall Fashion Gala.
1. Bold in Stripes: Solange Knowles Rocks Bow Sandals
Solange Knowles brightened the red carpet in a bubble-pink Twenty8Twelve short suit paired with a graphic Preen top, Nicholas Kirkwood bow-front sandals, and a Charlotte Olympia Perspex clutch featuring a playful Union Jack insert at the Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007 premiere at MoMA in New York City on October 3, 2012 (Credit: Andres Otero / WENN / Rob Rich / Newspix.pl / Adriana M. Barraza / Judy Eddy)
Solange Knowles once again proved her mastery of bold color and pattern at the Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007 screening at New York’s MoMA. Effortlessly blending retro charm with modern edge, the singer and style icon turned a structured short suit into a red-carpet statement that only she could pull off.
Up close, her footwear choice was every bit as bold as the outfit itself—proof that Solange’s fashion instincts are as playful as they are polished
2. Modern Muse: Solange Stuns in Lucite Heels
At the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards, Solange Knowles embraced her signature mix of color and texture, stepping out in a sunshine-bright look that captured both her confidence and her love for statement accessories.
Solange Knowles turned heads at the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City, wearing a white-and-yellow Marni Spring 2012 paillette dress paired with a patterned Marni clutch and knit Missoni sandals featuring clear straps and sculptural cylindrical heels on June 4, 2012
3. Burberry Glamour: Beaded Sandals With a British Twist
One of the most popular celebrity shoe styles at the time, Leighton Meester wore the same Burberry Resort 2012 ankle strap sandals with a Marios Schwab Resort 2012 combo dress and Burberry Resort 2012 ankle strap sandals to an event in New York City.
Solange Knowles attended the Burberry Body fragrance launch in Los Angeles on October 26, 2011, wearing a mix-print ensemble anchored by striking black suede sandals adorned with layered red and yellow wooden beads that perfectly reflected her eclectic, art-inspired style
4. Sunny Elegance: Yellow Pumps Light Up NYFW
In February 2012, Solange Knowles brought a burst of color to New York Fashion Week, attending the Diane von Furstenberg Fall show in a striking blue-and-white printed suit.
Solange Knowles arrived at the Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2012 show during New York Fashion Week in a blue-and-white printed blazer and matching pencil skirt, adding a gold clutch for extra polish at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2012 in New York City on February 2, 2012
The coordinated blazer and pencil skirt from DVF perfectly reflected her fearless approach to fashion. At the same time, vibrant yellow pointy-toe pumps and a gold statement clutch added a fresh, spring-ready polish to her standout front-row look.
Her look was completed with vibrant yellow suede pointy-toe pumps that injected a bold pop of color against the patterned ensemble
5. Birthday Edge: Ankle-Strap Heels With Attitude
On her 25th birthday, Solange Knowles turned a Friday night in Las Vegas into a full-on fashion celebration. Dining with close friends at Lavo inside The Palazzo, the style-savvy singer later hit the club’s VIP area in a chic draped beige mini dress and fur-trimmed ankle-strap heels that showcased her signature bold edge.
Between dancing under a sea of balloons and toasting with Hpnotiq Harmonie cocktails, Solange exuded effortless confidence—proof that her party style is just as unforgettable as her red-carpet looks.
Solange Knowles celebrated her birthday at LAVO nightclub in Las Vegas on June 24, 2011, wearing a draped beige mini dress paired with statement ankle-strap heels featuring striped fur trim and chunky white block heels that embodied her fearless, fashion-forward spirit
Explore More of Solange Knowles’ Standout Shoe & Fashion Moments
From bold colour choices to sculptural heels and fearless textures, Solange Knowles continues to define her own lane in fashion—balancing creativity, confidence, and individuality with every step. Below, discover more Your Next Shoes features celebrating her distinctive style evolution.
👠 Explore Solange’s Best Shoe & Fashion Moments:
- 👗 Solange’s 2012 NYFW look featured bold prints paired with bright yellow pumps.
- ✨ The mint-green Prada look and pink satin bow T-strap sandals she wore at the “Blue Jasmine” premiere.
- 🎤 Her Glastonbury 2013 appearance in Teatum Jones prints and Sophia Webster heels—a festival moment with footwear flair.
- 🧵 The bold Pierre Hardy pumps with orange ankle-straps she wore for her birthday suit moment.
- 🧊 The avant-garde “puffy sleeping bag dress” look paired with ice-skating oxfords at the Met Gala.