Selena Gomez Just Wore the Elegant Shoe My Petite Colleagues Say Looks Best With Wide-Leg Trousers

Walking down the streets of New York, Selena Gomez styled the exact outfit combination that my petite colleague says she wears at least once a week. Starting off with a pair of bright white trousers in a voluminous wide-leg cut, Gomez styled her look with a pair of black pointed toe heels. Adding structure and height to her week-day outfit, Gomez’s wide-leg trouser and pointed-toe shoe pairing was quickly flagged by my 5’3″ colleague Maxine Eggenberger who told me that this is the exact pairing she reaches for to create the illusion of extra height.

All of a sudden the slack chat was in unanimous agreement—not only is Gomez’s look petite friendly, it’s also one of the chicest outfits we’ve seen her in this season.

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“While Selena might not technically fall into the petite height category, the fact she’s styled her wide-leg trousers with the exact shoe I would also wear to balance out my frame when wearing wide-leg trousers is no accident.” Noted Eggenberger. “A pointed-toe shoe creates the illusion of extra length, and while I’m not fussed about looking taller, I do find the combination makes me look more in proportion.”

Cinching in her monochrome look with the Khaite Benny Belt, Gomez tapped in to the growing studded belt trend in a chic and elevated way. Rather than channelling a Y2K look—as a studded belt can easily do—Gomez’s wide-leg trousers and sleek halter-neck top outfit brought her ensemble straight in to 2024.

To shop the two-piece ensemble that guarantees an elegant outfit at any height, read on to shop Gomez’s look here, and find our edit of the best wide-leg trousers and pointed toe shoes below.