Selena Gomez Just Wore the Elegant Shoe My Petite Colleague Says Looks Best With Wide-Leg Trousers

Walking through the streets of New York, Selena Gomez styled the exact outfit combination that my petite colleague says she wears at least once a week.

Starting with a pair of white trousers in a voluminous wide-leg cut, Gomez paired her look with black pointed-toe heels. Adding structure and height to her weekday outfit, Gomez's wide-leg trousers and pointed-toe shoe pairing was quickly flagged by my 5' 3" colleague Maxine Eggenberger, who told me that this is the exact shoe she reaches for whenever she wears a similar trouser style. Our team Slack chat was in unanimous agreement—not only is Gomez's look petite-friendly, but it's also one of the chicest outfits we've seen her in this season.

"Whilst Selena might not technically fall into the petite height category (I believe she's 5' 5"), the fact she's styled her wide-leg trousers with the exact shoe I would also wear to balance out my frame when wearing wide-leg trousers is no accident," notes Eggenberger. "A pointed-toe shoe creates the illusion of extra length, and whilst I'm not fussed about looking taller, I do find the combination makes me look more in proportion when I'm wearing trousers with this level of volume."

Cinching in her monochrome look with Khaite's Benny Belt, Gomez tapped into the revived studded belt trend in a chic and elevated way. Rather than looking a bit Y2K—as a studded belt easily can—Gomez's wide-leg trousers and sleek halterneck top kept her 'fit firmly rooted in 2024.

Read on to shop the trouser and shoe combo that guarantees an elegant outfit at any height.

SHOP SELENA GOMEZ'S WIDE-LEG TROUSER AND POINTED-TOE SHOE OUTFIT:

Reformation

Bowie Knit Top in Black

£78

This also comes in five other shades.

H&M

Wide Trousers

£35

This new-in pair from H&M went straight into my basket.

Khaite

Benny Studded Patent Leather Belt

£610

Fashion people can't get enough of Khaite's Benny Belt.

Jimmy Choo

Ixia 80 Black Nappa Leather Pumps

£750

The teardrop heel adds a sculptural edge to these elegant shoes.

SHOP WIDE-LEG TROUSERS:

With Nothing Underneath

Rampling

£225

These 100% wool trousers will keep you cosy well into winter.

& Other Stories

Wide Tailored Trousers

£87

Add a studded belt like Gomez.

ME+EM

Regular Length Forever Wide-Leg Tux Trouser

£250

I always come back to Me+Em for its elevated tailoring.

Mango

Wideleg Pleated Trousers in Black

£50

These also come in a rich chocolate-brown shade.

H&M

Wide Trousers

£30

These come in UK sizes 4–22.

The Frankie Shop

Piper Pleated Twill Wide-Leg Pants

£228

Perfectly pleated.

SHOP POINTED-TOE SHOES:

Arket

Slingback Leather Pumps

£189

The glossy leather finish gives these such an elevated edge.

H&M

Pointed Slingback Court Shoes

£22

You can't argue with that price.

Khaite

River Crinkled-Leather Slingback Pumps in Merlot

£780

Such a gorgeous shade of deep red.

Reformation

Nickie Kitten Heeled Pump in Black Suede

£298

These also comes in two other shades.

Saint Laurent

Anja Leather Pumps

£675

Every great wardrobe starts with a classic black pump.