Serena Williams embraced the trend of high-low dressing while in New York City on Thursday, and her silver pumps were the clinching element, transforming her casual gray ensemble.
Serena Williams wearing silver pumps in New York City on Aug. 21.
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The tennis champion’s heels stood out as the focal point of her ensemble, changing the aura of her otherwise easygoing look. Her shoes married a classic dress shoe silhouette with a persistent trend in footwear — the use of metallics.
A closer look at Serena Williams’ shoes.
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With an almost mirror-like reflective quality, the silver pumps fit in tonally with her simple scoop neck tank top and striped elasticized pants while providing a stark contrast in materiality. A traditional pointed toe and tall stiletto heel sharpened the set, making the pair all the more attention-catching. Meanwhile, long blond waves, multicolored pastel nails, hoop earrings and a dainty necklace rounded out Williams’ look.
The metallic aesthetic, whether applied to a pump, sandal or another silhouette, offers the wearer a certain air of grandeur — making it an apt choice for formal occasions or dressing up a more laidback ensemble.
The opulent look is sticking around this summer, as Gayle King sported silver Sneex at the premiere of “Naomi Osaka: The Second Set” on Monday and Parker Posey wore the gold Roger Vivier mules for multiple red carpet occasions over the weekend, to name just two celebrities who have recently showcased the shiny aesthetic.
Serena Williams is seen on Aug. 21 in New York City.
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In addition to her silver pumps and groutfit, Williams also sported a navy blue baseball cap reading “i’m on ro,” as it was just announced on Thursday that the athlete is a celebrity ambassador for the GLP-1 weight loss medication Ro.