Beyoncé and Solange Knowles are both talented musicians and performers, but when it comes to their height, Solange is the taller sister.
Beyoncé is reported to be around 5ft 6 (167.6 cm) tall, while Solange is often listed as being 5′ 8″ (1.73 m) tall. Interestingly, Solange often appears shorter than her sister in photographs.
Solange Knowles wore a chic ruffled black mini dress while Beyoncé dazzled in a silver and blue sequined gown at the 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards (Credit: Jen Lowery / Startraksphoto)
Beyoncé’s shoe size is typically listed as 8.5 US. In other shoe systems, her size is approximately 39 in Europe, 6 in the UK, and 25.5 in Japan. She is slightly taller than Alicia Keys, who is 5 feet 5.5 inches (166.4 cm).
Beyoncé shines in a bold pink cut-out ensemble, while Alicia Keys opts for a patterned halter top paired with denim at the Vibe Awards (Credit: Startraks Photo)
While height might vary among celebrities, Beyoncé uses her fashion sense to create a commanding presence regardless of numbers.
Alongside wearing high heels, she incorporates strategies like choosing clothing with vertical stripes, opting for monochromatic outfits, wearing tailored clothing, selecting platform shoes, donning high-waisted bottoms, and even experimenting with hairstyles that add volume to the top of her head.
Hats can also be part of her arsenal, as they draw attention upward and contribute to the illusion of added height.
To appear taller than her fellow Destiny’s Child group members Kelly Rowland and Tenitra Michelle Williams, Beyoncé Knowles dons a large hat (Credit: Bill Davila / Startraksphoto)
Within Destiny’s Child, Kelly Rowland stands at 5 feet 7 inches (170.2 cm), while Tenitra Michelle Williams is slightly taller at 5 feet 7.5 inches (171.5 cm), making them both just a bit taller than Beyoncé.
Comparing Beyoncé’s Height to Jay-Z and Other Celebrities
Beyoncé stuns in a gold pleated gown while Jay-Z looks dapper in a classic tuxedo at the premiere of The Lion King (Credit: Ian West / PA Images / INSTARimages)
Beyoncé Knowles is notably shorter than Jay-Z, who is 6 feet 1.5 inches (186.7 cm) tall. He is approximately 7.9 inches (about 20 centimeters) taller than his wife. Beyoncé Knowles is taller than Anika Noni Rose but shorter than Jennifer Hudson.
Anika Noni Rose, Jennifer Hudson, and Beyoncé dazzle in glamorous gowns at the Dreamgirls premiere (Credit: Albert Ferreira / Startraksphoto)
Beyoncé is often spotted in high heels from top luxury brands, showcasing her impeccable fashion sense. On Your Next Shoes, she has been seen wearing designs from Givenchy, Azzedine Alaïa, Prada, Christian Louboutin, Giuseppe Zanotti, and Gucci.
Beyonce received several awards during the MTV Europe Music Awards held at the Ocean Terminal in Edinburgh, Scotland, on November 6, 2003 (Credit: Z.Tomaszewski / WENN)
Beyoncé stuns in elegant satin wrap-around heels adorned with sparkling embellishments (Credit: POP / WENN)
Beyoncé shows off her legs in sleek, strappy metallic heels, pairing the look with a polished pedicure (Credit: PNP / WENN)
Another Eye-Catching Pair: Beyonce’s Dazzling Dior Sandals
While we have your attention, here’s another interesting pair of shoes that Beyonce sported at the 2009 BET Awards.
Beyonce Knowles wearing a Balmain 2009 sequin mini dress at the 2009 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on June 28, 2009 (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
She donned a Balmain 2009 sequin mini dress paired with Christian Dior Resort 2009 Cha Cha sandals that battled for attention:
Beyonce Knowles shows off her feet in Christian Dior Resort 2009 Cha Cha sandals (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)