Olivia Palermo is 5 feet 5 inches (165.1 cm) tall, placing her within the average height range for American women. She wears a shoe size 7 (US). While her stature falls below the typical range for high-fashion runway modeling, Palermo proves that style isn’t about height—it’s about confidence and vision.
As she once said, “I always have a vision when I go in, I always know what I want to do.” Her ability to mix colors, textures, and statement footwear has made her a global style icon, reinforcing her belief that “fashion has always been in my life, thanks to my mother and my aunt growing up.”
Whether she’s spotted on the streets of Paris or front row at Fashion Week, Olivia’s shoe choices consistently elevate her looks, blending timeless elegance with modern trends.
Olivia Palermo, in a white Needle & Thread ‘Margot’ dress and green Giambattista Valli malachite-print knot-detail mules, poses with her husband Johannes Huebl at the American Ballet Theatre Gala on June 13, 2022, in New York City (Credit: Lev Radin / Shutterstock)
At the American Ballet Theatre Gala in New York City on June 13, 2022, she showed off her feet in green Giambattista Valli malachite-print knot-detail mules.
She carried a Serpenti Forever flap cover bag in emerald green calf leather with brass light gold-plated hardware and a Serpenti head closure in black and white enamel with eyes in green malachite.
Olivia Palermo shows off her feet in green Giambattista Valli malachite-print knot-detail mules (Credit: Janet Mayer / Startraksphoto)
On Your Next Shoes, Olivia Palermo boosts her height in heels from footwear designers such as Carolina Herrera, Jimmy Choo, Giuseppe Zanotti, Gianvito Rossi, Schutz, Aquazzura, Manolo Blahnik, and Christian Louboutin.
We’ve also featured the fashionista in blue Nike Roshe One Flyknit sneakers, rainbow-colored mules from Titi Adesa, Christian Louboutin’s iconic measuring tape pumps, Casadei’s ‘Fulgor’ knee-high boots, and velvet embroidered Alberta Ferretti mules.
Signature Steps: Olivia Palermo’s Most Iconic Shoe Moments
Her sartorial prowess extends beyond clothing—Olivia Palermo’s shoe choices consistently elevate her looks, proving that footwear can define an outfit. Whether embracing avant-garde silhouettes or timeless elegance, her designer heels and boots selection never fails to impress.
- Manolo Blahnik: During London Fashion Week, Olivia showcased her style by pairing the tricolor-printed ‘Amiela’ pumps with a black-and-white Tibi wool tuxedo blazer and a colorful zigzag tweed skirt from Milly, demonstrating her knack for mixing patterns and textures.
- Jimmy Choo: At the Schiaparelli Fall/Winter 2017 show during Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week, she donned white ‘Gala’ flats featuring a black grosgrain bow detail, complementing her white dress and tailored jacket ensemble.
- Gianvito Rossi: To celebrate her 35th birthday, Olivia opted for the ‘Chester’ Chelsea boots, which feature elasticated side panels and chunky lug soles. She also owns stunning combat boots and patent leather pumps from the same designer.
- Givenchy: At the Giambattista Valli Fall/Winter 2017 show, she juxtaposed a feminine white guipure lace dress with menswear-inspired chain-trim brogues, showcasing her ability to blend contrasting styles effortlessly.
- Inuikii: Olivia embraced a vibrant look in Brooklyn with classic yellow sneaker-style ankle boots handcrafted with suede uppers and shearling lining. These boots and a teal leopard mink fur coat made a bold statement.
Whether embracing avant-garde silhouettes or timeless elegance, Olivia Palermo’s footwear choices consistently elevate her looks.
She says, “I always like to play with a lot of color. Color is great.” Her fearless approach to fashion has made her a fixture at high-profile events, where she effortlessly blends statement pieces with classic sophistication.
One such moment was at the Golden Globe Awards when Palermo stunned in a bold, color-blocked ensemble—proving that great style is all about confidence, not just a convention.
Olivia Palermo Turns Heads at Golden Globes in Boutique 9 Sandals
Olivia Palermo consistently commands attention with her striking presence, reaffirmed by her memorable appearance at the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards.
Olivia Palermo stuns in a bold Delpozo gown with a striking red, green, and white color-block design at the Golden Globe Awards on January 10, 2016, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel (Credit: WENN)
Not tall enough to be a catwalk model, the former “The City” star went against the norm in an avant-garde striped midi from luxury prêt-à-couture fashion brand Delpozo.
Olivia Palermo pairs her sleek ponytail with a striking gold leaf necklace (Credit: WENN
While horizontal stripes aren’t usually the most flattering, they didn’t affect Olivia’s shape. She still looked effortlessly stunning.
Olivia Palermo shines at the Golden Globe Awards in a color-blocked Delpozo dress, completing her look with metallic ankle-strap heels and a statement gold leaf necklace (Credit: WENN
At 29, Olivia paired her Delpozo dress with a David Webb necklace and two-tone Boutique 9 ankle-strap sandals.
Olivia Palermo elongates her legs and adds height in metallic ankle-strap heels (Credit: WENN
According to the European model agency Models 1, Olivia measures 5’6” (168 cm) when not wearing high heels. However, she’s believed to be shorter in real life.
Olivia Palermo accessorizes with a gold leaf-shaped David Webb necklace (Credit: WENN
Sadly, her ankle-strap sandals are no longer available.
Olivia Palermo’s feet in strappy Boutique 9 sandals (Credit: WENN
Boutique 9 was a sub-brand of Nine West that focused on more affordable and trendy shoes. Nine West filed for bankruptcy in April 2018 and closed all its stores, including Boutique 9.
Boutique 9 ‘Doetzen’ Chain-Ankle Sandal
Socialite Olivia Palermo is a certified skirt fan. We’ve featured her here once before when she donned a fringe piece.
During LFW in 2010, Olivia did not just wear one skirt; she wore five. Yup, five different skirt styles, all while attending London Fashion Week. She practically made it her staple garment for the whole event.
Olivia Palermo’s Skirt Style: A Fashionable Journey Through London Fashion Week
Olivia Palermo wearing skirts at London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011, England, September 18, 2010 (Credit: WENN / Lia Toby / Daniel Deme)
Well, what do you think of Olivia’s skirt styles? It’s interesting how she went from maxi to mini and ruffled, layered, pleated, and leather paneled, all in four days. It shows just how eclectic her style is.
Unfortunately, we can’t access photos from all the events she attended.
Olivia Palermo flaunts her legs in Diane von Furstenberg’s Belle skirt and Charlotte Olympia Eve shoes at the Julien Macdonald s/s 2011 fashion show during London Fashion Week on September 19, 2010, in London, England (Credit: INFevents)
Seeing Olivia in her skirts proves that skirts are very versatile. It can give you as many as a million looks using mix and match.
Olivia Palermo wears a suede biker jacket with a tier maxi skirt at the TopShop ‘Unique’ Spring/Summer 2011 show at Waterloo Station as part of London Fashion Week on September 18, 2010, in London, England (Credit: Nick Sadler / Startraksphoto)
If you want to grab Olivia’s London Fashion Week style, you better have many skirts in your closet. And it should be in different kinds too.
For more shoe inspiration, see how Olivia Palermo styled Roger Vivier’s “Viv Rangers” boots or how she turned heads in black ‘Marylineska’ leather-trimmed coated-eel sandals. Through her footwear choices, she shows how high heels can enhance the overall aesthetic of an outfit.