While Victoria Beckham is no stranger to a show-stopping style moment, the anatomy of her outfits don’t often surprise me. So used to seeing her in sky-high stilettos and floor-grazing puddle pants, each new iteration that she debuts—stylish as they may be—no longer catch me off guard. Today, however, I saw the designer out in an item that I never even imagined she would own.
Refreshing her outfit with an unexpected buy, Beckham swapped her typically tall heels for a pair of kitten heel shoes. Selecting a 2.5″ pair of Alaïa kitten heels for her night out in London, Beckham’s shoe choice was a far more humble alternative to the 5″+ styles I’ve seen the designer wear over and over again. While she might have a penchant for an ultra-tall shoe, as a heavyweight player in the fashion industry, Beckham is no stranger to a new-season It-item, and will always make room in her wardrobe to trial the season’s chicest trends. Trumping tall styles in comfort while offering a sleek silhouette drenched in ’90s energy, this tempting trend has been bubbling up in fashion crowds for some time now. Always one to put her own stamp on a look, Beckham selected a sleek style with a clear PVC exterior, instead of the simple black styles that are dominating shop fronts right now.
At 5’4″ Beckham often gravitates towards the extra height of a tall heel, but this season even she’s found it hard to resist the growing appeal of a sleek pair of kitten heels. Boasting comfort well beyond their high-heel equivalents, and an easy way to dress up your looks for the day-to-day, these shoes have become a mainstay in the wardrobes of fashion editors everywhere.
Completing her outfit with a double-breasted coat, white jeans and a roomy cognac bag slung over her shoulders, Beckham’s chic evening look was aptly comfortable for a night in the city while remaining true to her typically stylish essence.
Inspired to shop the shoe trend that has Beckham’s seal of approval, read on to discover our edit of the best kitten heels below.
SHOP OUR EDIT OF THE BEST KITTEN HEELS HERE:
Alaïa
Cœur Leather-Trimmed Pvc Pumps
Shop the specific shoes that Victoria Beckham loves.
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Slingback Leather Pumps
These simple slingbacks are so easy to slot into a capsule wardrobe.
Free People
Bayley Slingback Heels
The burgundy colour trend is taking off this season.
These look much more expensive than they are.
Reformation
Wilda Kitten Mule
This also comes in four other shades.
Wear these with jeans or style with wide-leg trousers.
Zara
Buckled Slingback Shoes
The buckle detailing gives these classic shoes such a modern edge.
Mango
Leopard-Print Heeled Shoes
Style these with jeans to energise your daily outfits.
Zara
Leather Kitten Heel Shoes
Style these with tights and a maxi skirt for a cosy winter look.
Jimmy Choo
Black Nappa Leather Sling Back Pumps
These come in UK sizes 1—12.