Jaime King’s NYC Look: Stunning in Purple, But What About Those Shoes?

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In June 2014, Jaime King was all covered up when we spotted her in the East Village in New York City. The actress was decked in a purple outfit that wasn’t the most flattering, although she managed to pull it off well enough to look elegant.

Jaime King turned heads in the East Village with her all-purple ensemble featuring a sheer knit top and satin skirt, paired daringly with white slingback pumpsJaime King turned heads in the East Village with her all-purple ensemble featuring a sheer knit top and satin skirt, paired daringly with white slingback pumps

The color also brought out Jaime’s bleach-blonde hair and fair skin, making her appear more striking and otherworldly.

Jaime King showcased sleek platinum-blonde hair and a bold purple ensemble, featuring a sheer knit top and a satin draped skirt, while out in the East Village, NYC, on June 11, 2014Jaime King showcased sleek platinum-blonde hair and a bold purple ensemble, featuring a sheer knit top and a satin draped skirt, while out in the East Village, NYC, on June 11, 2014 (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)

What threw us off, however, were the shoes Jaime used to go with the whole look — white pointy slingback pumps.

Don’t get us wrong; they were gorgeous but weren’t strictly the perfect heels for the outfit. Simple ankle-strap sandals would have been enough to seal the deal.

Jaime King completed her look with chic white slingback pumps featuring a pointed toe, ankle straps, and a sleek black stiletto heel for a striking contrastJaime King completed her look with chic white slingback pumps featuring a pointed toe, ankle straps, and a sleek black stiletto heel for a striking contrast

Jaime King’s right foot features a delicate blue tattoo that reads 'Porque,' the Spanish word for 'why,' adding a personal touch to her lookJaime King’s right foot features a delicate blue tattoo that reads ‘Porque,’ the Spanish word for ‘why,’ adding a personal touch to her look

Had she chosen a shorter skirt — like a midi or one that falls just below the knees — the whole mix could have worked out alright.

How about you? Do you think Jaime looks on point, or should she have worn a different pair of heels? If you had to pick a pair for her all-purple dress, what kind of shoes would it be?

We don’t have the details on her pumps now, but if you fancy them, you can try Nordstrom’s highly affordable options below. These are feminine and relatively basic, so they’ll blend with most outfits.

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Explore More Celebrity Looks in Stunning Purple Outfits

For readers inspired by Jaime King’s bold purple ensemble, exploring other celebrity fashion moments featuring this vibrant hue can offer additional style inspiration. For instance, Danai Gurira turned heads in a purple Robert Wun dress at the ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ premiere, showcasing pleated detailing and an asymmetrical design.

Similarly, Anne Hathaway embraced a monochromatic look with a purple Gucci fringed mini dress and matching sandals during a ‘Rio’ premiere, highlighting the versatility of this color in high fashion.

Additionally, Carmen Electra dazzled in a chic purple Stretta bandage dress at a St. Patrick’s Day bash in Las Vegas, demonstrating how this hue can make a statement on any occasion.

These instances underscore the timeless appeal of purple in celebrity wardrobes, offering diverse ways to incorporate this vibrant color into your own style.