Does Amy Poehler have too big shoes, or is she just a victim of bad angles? In June 2019, The Parks and Recreation star was photographed at the 2019 Women In Film Annual Gala in such a way that widened her feet and made her Nike sneakers look like clown shoes.
Amy Poehler at the Women in Film Gala, pairing her Max Mara pantsuit with Nike sneakers that appear oversized due to awkward proportions
We think it’s also a combination of the sneakers’ high-top cut and the long slits on Amy’s Max Mara pants. In that case, Amy would also be a victim of bad proportions and poor posing.
Amy Poehler at the Women in Film Gala, showcasing soft, wavy blonde locks and pairing a Max Mara pantsuit with oversized Nike sneakers in Beverly Hills, California, on June 12, 2019 (Credit: Nicky Nelson / FayesVision / Sheri Determan / WENN)
Clown shoes aside, we love that Amy Poehler prefers to wear sneakers with pantsuits to her photo ops now. It’s such a boss lady power move.
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Even Amy’s best friend and fellow boss lady, Tina Fey, is in on the sneakers-on-the-red-carpet trend. Check out the 30 Rock writer and actress showing off to the cameras she’s got on Converse Chuck Taylors at the Oscars.
Tina Fey pairs a shimmering burgundy gown with classic white Chuck Taylors at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California, on February 24, 2019
We suspect the proportions were the culprit in Amy’s lousy fit in the pictures above. Amy wore a similar sneakers-with-a-pantsuit look at the 2019 PaleyFest LA, yet looked much more streamlined in her orange tapered pants and low-cut white sneakers.
The 47-year-old comedienne also nailed another sporty-shoes-with-a-suit ensemble with the Stella McCartney ‘Sneak-Elyse’ platform sneakers.
Amy Poehler stuns in a bold orange pantsuit paired with crisp white sneakers at the PaleyFest LA at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on March 21, 2019
Amy Poehler’s footwear choices have consistently showcased her unique style and adaptability. At the 2015 premiere of “Wet Hot American Summer,” she opted for pink Kurt Geiger pumps that added a vibrant touch to her ensemble.
In 2015, during her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, she chose bright orange Kurt Geiger heels, demonstrating her flair for bold color selections. More recently, at the 2024 CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards, Amy embraced a retro-chic look by pairing a black-and-white dress with Saint Laurent Disco mules, highlighting her ability to blend classic and contemporary styles seamlessly.