At the GLOW Emmy For Your Consideration event held at Netflix FYSee at Raleigh Studios in Los Angeles on May 30, 2018, Sydelle Noel leaned into one of the decade’s defining red-carpet shoe trends: metallic wrap sandals with barely-there lines and dramatic ankle ties.
Sydelle Noel paired a vibrant orange spaghetti-strap camisole with sleek black satin trousers
Standing 5-foot-8½ (174 cm) and wearing a US shoe size 9, the former athlete used the leg-lengthening shape of IRO’s silver-and-black “Pipa” stiletto sandals to balance the volume of her black Rachael Cassar harem pants and the fluid movement of her tangerine Winonah top.
Sydelle Noel’s statuesque frame and athletic build gave dramatic presence to her metallic IRO “Pipa” sandals, whose reflective ankle ties stood out sharply against the red carpet and fluid black trousers at the GLOW Emmy for Your Consideration event at the Netflix FYSee at Raleigh Studios in Los Angeles on May 30, 2018 (Credit: WENN / FayesVision / Apega)
Rather than overpowering the outfit, the reflective leather straps framed the foot and drew attention to the elongated silhouette created by the high stiletto heel and wraparound ankle ties.
Britney Young, Marc Maron, Sydelle Noel, Betty Gilpin, Alison Brie, and Carly Mensch
More IRO Shoe & Style Moments Worth Revisiting
From sculptural cone heels to architectural pumps, IRO’s Parisian rocker aesthetic has quietly shaped some of the most memorable celebrity shoe moments of the past decade.
👠 Explore IRO’s Best Shoe & Fashion Moments:
- 🇫🇷 IRO: The Vanguard of Contemporary French Style With Rocker-Chic Elegance explores how the Parisian label built its signature aesthetic around sharp tailoring, rocker-inspired silhouettes, and sleek European-made footwear.
- 👡 Jenna Dewan-Tatum’s IRO “Saika” cone-heel sandals proved how sculptural heels and quilted ankle cuffs could turn a minimalist street-style outfit into a sharp fashion statement.
- 🖤 Sienna Miller’s architectural IRO “Denka” pumps transformed a simple black dress with a dramatic fin-shaped heel that quietly stole the spotlight.
- 👖 Sofia Vergara styled an IRO distressed knit top with towering Saint Laurent “Bianca” platform sandals, blending relaxed denim dressing with sky-high glamour.
- 👜 Kaley Cuoco’s off-duty Beverly Hills look paired an IRO distressed tee with ripped denim, Chanel accessories, and studded Balenciaga sandals for an effortlessly edgy finish.
Sydelle Noel highlighted the leg-lengthening silhouette of her metallic silver IRO “Pipa” sandals, featuring mirrored wraparound ankle ties, slim crossover straps, and towering black stiletto heels against the red carpet backdrop
These black-and-silver-tone leather ankle-tie stiletto sandals feature an almond toe, crossover front straps, a wrap-tie ankle fastening, a high stiletto heel, and a branded insole.
IRO’s silver “Pipa” sandals combined crinkled metallic leather with dramatic wraparound ankle ties, creating a barely-there evening silhouette balanced by slim black stiletto heels and minimalist crossover straps
Tall-Girl Shoe Dressing at Its Best
Standing 5-foot-8½ with a former athlete’s powerful frame, Sydelle Noel’s approach to fashion has always leaned into sharp proportion, elongated silhouettes, and heels that enhance rather than disguise her height. From metallic wrap sandals to sculptural stilettos, her red-carpet style fits naturally alongside other celebrities who use statement footwear to emphasize confident, statuesque dressing.
👠 Explore Celebrities Around 5’8½” and Their Standout Shoe Style:
- 📏 Judy Greer’s 5’8½” frame and US size 9 shoe give her red-carpet looks a naturally elongated line, especially when she turns to structured pumps and slim evening sandals.
- 🇧🇷 Alessandra Ambrosio’s statuesque heel wardrobe shows how Gianvito Rossi stilettos, bold booties, and sleek sneakers can sharpen a model-off-duty silhouette.
- ⚖️ Amal Clooney’s elegant designer heels frame her 5’8½” stature with polished pumps and refined sandals from labels such as Aquazzura, Jimmy Choo, and Christian Louboutin.
- ✨ Khloé Kardashian’s sky-high heel strategy leans into her tall proportions with bold pumps, sandals, and body-conscious styling that amplifies rather than softens her frame.
- 👑 Blake Lively’s Louboutin-filled shoe archive highlights how a 5’8½” star can use glittering pumps, statement sandals, and leg-lengthening heels as part of a full fashion identity.
- 🌙 Stella Maxwell’s platform and evening-shoe moments bring a runway sensibility to her 5’8½” proportions, from retro Moschino platforms to sharply styled after-dark heels.
- 🖤 Kaia Gerber’s model-off-duty shoe style balances her 5’8½” frame with Mary Janes, sleek heels, and minimalist pieces that keep the focus on clean proportion.
- 🎬 Cate Blanchett’s timeless heel repertoire shows how a near-5’8½” frame can carry everything from classic pumps to sculptural designer footwear with quiet authority.