Kim Kardashian looked to be in excellent shape. On Friday, she showed off her taut abs on her way to Sports Academy to watch her son’s basketball game.
This came on the heels of her controversial Met Gala appearance, during which she wore a Maison Margiela corseted gown that cinched her waist so tight she appeared to be barely breathing.
Kim Kardashian and son Saint wear matching platinum hair on their way to the Sports Academy in Los Angeles (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages)
In a behind-the-scenes interview with Vogue, she alluded to breathing as “an art form,” implying that breathing was challenging while sporting the Maison Margiela creation.
While I was shocked at how snatched her waist could get, Women’s Health expert Jennifer Wider, MD, noted that wearing a too-tight corset for an extended period can compress the abdominal muscles and cause digestive issues.
Sporty Chic in Bralette and Leggings
If you’re wondering how Kim’s stomach is holding up following the Met Gala, everything is well.
Heading to her son Saint’s basketball game, the Skims founder donned a black cropped bralette and matching skintight leggings to showcase her toned midriff. And by the looks of it, her stomach is in good condition.
Her athletic outfit accentuated her toned abs and hourglass body, but she balanced the sexiness with a black jacket.
Kim Kardashian flaunts her taut abs in a black crop bralette, leggings, and jacket after cinching her waist too tight at the 2024 Met Gala (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages)
I love how she kept things simple, which is unusual for a Kardashian. She stepped out without jewelry but lent her casual ‘fit celebrity power by covering her eyes with black sunglasses.
Her gorgeous platinum hair was styled in loose waves, and she wore very little makeup with just a touch of nude lipstick.
Kim Kardashian looks makeup-free for the outing, with her long, platinum hair fashioned in casual waves (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages)
Balenciaga 3XL Sneakers
Completing her sporty look, the American Horror Story actress ditched her heels and slipped into the Balenciaga 3XL sneakers in dark gray mesh and suede-like fabric. She also owns the 3XL sneakers in an eggshell white and gray colorway.
Introduced in 2023, the 3XL is a bold take on sports shoes, fusing flair and performance. Its paneled upper is made of mesh and suede-like fabric with a worn-out appearance. The Balenciaga emblem is perforated on both sides and embossed at the toe and back of the shoe.
They have the embossed size on the upper, much like most Balenciaga shoes, along with a 3XL rubber marking on the tongue. Their oversized soles and broad profile define them.
The Balenciaga 3XL sneakers are available for $1,060 at Farfetch and $1,130 at Mytheresa.
Kim Kardashian completes her sporty look with the Balenciaga 3XL sneakers in gray and black colorway (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages)
Pairing a Gray Midi Dress with Black Knee-High Boots
After attending the 2024 Met Gala in New York City, Kim Kardashian flew to Hamburg, Germany, to attend the OMR Festival, where she spoke about digital marketing.
Compared to her Maison Margiela Met Gala gown, she was covered up and clad in a more comfortable outfit appropriate for the occasion.
I wasn’t surprised by Kim’s more reserved appearance; I felt I had already seen her wear this look. While she’s known for dressing provocatively and drawing attention to her form, she also has a penchant for wearing midi dresses with boots.
Kim Kardashian showcases her hourglass figure in a gray midi dress at the OMR Festival in Hamburg, Germany (Credit: DDP / INSTARimages)
Kim’s form-fitting midi dress was in a muted gray hue. It had a ruched high neckline, long sleeves, and gathered fabric around the hips.
The dress hung just past her knees, showcasing her black leather Balenciaga “Witch” knee-high boots. Crafted in Italy from buffed soft sheepskin, these boots are defined by their witchy silhouette, with elongated pointed toes and protruding heel counters. I adore the unique flair these boots gave Kim’s otherwise simple gray outfit.
You can get these intriguing boots for $2,765 at Mytheresa.
Kim Kardashian pairs her gray midi dress with the black Balenciaga Witch knee-high boots featuring elongated pointed toes and exaggerated heel counters (Credit: DDP / INSTARimages)
Kim opted to forgo any jewelry and kept her glam simple, wearing neutral makeup with nude lipstick. She then let her platinum blonde hair cascade over her shoulders in casual waves.
Even though she opted for a simple beauty look, I thought it gave her appearance a hint of enigmatic drama.
Kim Kardashian styles her platinum hair in loose waves and wears nude makeup, highlighting her eyes with fluttery eyelashes (Credit: DDP / INSTARimages)
OMR Festival, or the Online Marketing Rockstars Festival, is one of the biggest events for technology and digital marketing. As per the OMR website, the “event features inspirational and unique content on the most relevant digital marketing trends and topics.”